The Department of Parks and Public Property is responsible for approximately 40 parks and facilities for open space and recreational activities.

GolF Club
The Bethlehem Golf Club is owned by the City of Bethlehem and is located at 400 Illicks Road. The Golf Club is rated as a four star facility by Golf Digest and has been host to a Nike Tour qualifying event.

The complex consists of the 18 hole Monocacy Course, the 9 hole Executive Course, a miniature golf course, and a driving range. The 9 hole Executive Course has seven par 4 holes and 2 par 3 holes. The driving range consists of 30 stalls with mats and a grass area.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE BETHLEHEM GOLF CLUB

Pools

The City of Bethlehem runs six pools during the summer months. Memorial Pool, located on Illick's Mill Road is the largest and opens around Memorial Day. The six other pools are Clearview, West Side, Stark, Yosko and Saucon. Memorial Pool is open until Labor Day.

Season Passes are available in the Recreation Office and a daily admission is charged for those without a season pass. Swimming lessons are offered at all pools throughout the summer as well as swim teams.
Pool Info Sheet
Swimming Lessons

Day Camps
The City offers a summer day camp program at the Ice Rink. The program consists of three two-week sessions from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is available to children 7 – 12 years of age and a fee is charged.
Ice Rink Day Camp Flyer

Playgrounds
The City has nine playgrounds which are supervised throughout the summer. They are Bernie Fritz (Heimpel Park), Clearview, Elmwood, Friendship, L.G. Steward, Madison, Rose Garden, West Side and Yosko. More information and hours can be found on the below brochure.
Playground Blockwatch Information

Sand Island Tennis Courts
The courts are scheduled to open for the season the first weekend in May, weekends only from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. After Memorial Day the courts will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. After Labor Day, the hours will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Season passes are available for individuals, families and students or there is an hourly court fee. Tennis lessons are available for youth ages 5 – 18 years as well as adults. Other programs include Junior Team tennis and men’s, women’s and doubles leagues.
Tennis Info Sheet
Tennis Lessons

Pavilion Reservations
There are three parks in the City where pavilions may be reserved. Illick’s Mill, South Mountain and Saucon Park. The cost is $25.00 weekdays and $50.00 on weekends & holidays. Reservations will only be accepted with full payment. For further information, call the Parks & Recreation office at 610-865-7081.
Rules and Regulations

Ice Rink
The Ice Skating rink located on Illick’s Mill Road, (outdoor rink with roof) is open to the public from October to March. The Ice Skating ring is currently closed for the season and will reopen in November 2009.

Skating lessons for pre-school, youth and families are offered throughout the season as well as hockey clinics for boys and girls age 7 & up. Pre-registration is required.

The rink is also available for hockey, private or group rentals. There is also a party room available for rental during public sessions. Reservations are required.

Ice House on Sand Island
The Ice House, a Recreation and Performing Arts Center, is located on Sand Island. The multi-purpose facility is used by many theater groups and organizations and is available for private rentals. The PA Youth Theater & Mock Turtle Marionette Theater perform their Theater Productions throughout the year, which are open to the public. Anyone interested in renting the facility should call the Recreation office for availability.

For more specific dates, times & fee schedules, call the Parks & Recreation Office at 610-865-7081.

Parks & Public Property Department (610)865-7079
Parks & Recreation Office (610)865-7081