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Our community is undertaking key capital projects to enhance parks, recreational spaces, and outdoor facilities. These efforts aim to improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles, and strengthen community connections as our region grows.

Current projects include developing new park spaces, renovating existing areas, and enhancing walking and biking trails with better accessibility, seating, and clear signage. These improvements will encourage outdoor fitness and provide safe, connected routes for everyone.

Current & Upcoming Projects 

Project Name: Parks Master Plan
Overview: Help shape the future of our parks! As part of our Parks Master Plan, these initiatives align with long-term goals to create vibrant, sustainable spaces that meet the needs of our growing population. Your input is vital in shaping the design, improvements, and amenities of local parks. We invite residents to share feedback through surveys and public meetings to help create parks that reflect the desires of our community. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and make a difference in the spaces where we all enjoy spending time!

Speak up for Allentown Parks and get a $5 Gift Card courtesy of the Allentown Parknership! Share your email address at the end of the survey to claim your reward. Already taken the survey but still want a gift card? Feel free to take it again and add your email address this time.
English:
https://qrco.de/allentownrecplansurvey
Spanish:
https://qrco.de/allentownrecreacionencuesta

Project Name: Jordan Park Skatepark Phase 2
Dates: Construction to begin April 8th, 2025 and commence tentatively July 2025.
** Phase 1 will be closed during construction of Phase 2 until July **
Overview: The Jordan Park Skatepark Phase 2 Project involves the installation of phase 2 of the skatepark to finish the entire skatepark project. This project aims to provide a high-quality facility with features for both beginners and advanced skateboarders, bikers and anything in between. By completing this phase, the park will offer more opportunities for the community to engage in sports activities, while enhancing the overall amenities of the park.

Project Name: Stevens Park Full Size Basketball Court Coming Soon
Dates: Construction to begin TBD
Overview: The Stevens Park Full-Size Basketball Court Project involves the installation of a new full-size basketball court to complement the park's existing recreational facilities. This project aims to provide a high-quality, flexible space for both casual play and competitive games. By adding the full-size court, the park will offer more opportunities for the community to engage in sports activities, while enhancing the overall amenities of the park.
Feedback Survey Link: Click Here 

Project Name: D&L Trail Design
Dates: Currently in the Design Phase
Overview: The D&L Trail project involves the design and construction of a multi-use paved trail from the existing trail head on N Bradford St, following on street up to N Dauphin St, continuing along N Dauphin St thru Kimmett's Lock up to the city boundary line where it will connect with the D&L Trail in Hanover Township. This project aims to provide a trail for recreational use and also as a commuter trail for those who travel by means other than car.
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Project Name: Bogert's Bridge Rehabilitation
Dates: Construction to start Fall 2025.
Overview: This project includes demolition of the existing pool house building (by the tennis courts) and installing a new pavilion (location TBD) the rehabilitation of Bogert's Covered Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek and other miscellaneous construction within the Lehigh Parkway. Rehabilitation includes lifting of the existing bridge with a crane to correct the sag, replace any damaged timbers, replace the roof with a new slate roof, and repaint the bridge to restore it back to original condition.
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Project Name: Roosevelt Park
Dates: Improvements to start Fall 2025.
Overview: This project includes the demolition of the existing pool house building (by the tennis courts) as it is not in good condition and installation of a new pavilion (location TBD). 
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Project Name: Dixon Street Pedestrian Bridge
Dates: Estimated July 2025 to August 2025.
Overview: The Dixon Street Pedestrian Bridge project includes removing the existing damaged pedestrian bridge, creating new abutments, installing a new prefab pedestrian bridge and refinishing the asphalt paths on both sides of the bridge. This will reconnect the communities together and allow for a safe crossing for the children who utilize this bridge to get to school.
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Completed Projects

Project Name: Soccer Mini-Pitch to be Installed at Jordan Meadows
Dates: Installation to being Friday, April 18th, 2025. Ribbon Cutting is April 29th, 2025 starting at 3pm.
Overview: The City of Allentown is installing a Soccer Mini-Pitch System at Jordan Meadows Park to provide safe, accessible recreational space for youth in high-poverty neighborhoods. This project, part of Allentown's Vision 2030 plan, transforms an old hockey rink into a 60’ x 120’ ADA-compliant facility with LED lighting, seating, and lockable storage. It aims to engage local youth through free sports programs, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and mentorship, while also reducing crime by providing a positive outlet for young people. The goal of this project is to strengthen community bonds and improve public safety, particularly in underserved areas.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
  Project - Under Construction
Rose Garden #1 Construction 
N/A N/A SuMTuWThFSa  08/04/2025 - 10/04/2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Cedar Creek Parkway - Rose Garden #1 Pavilion 		See Options
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