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City of Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds declared a snow emergency in Bethlehem effective 6:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2026 to allow plowing of snow to the curb on designated City Emergency Routes/Streets.

All vehicles need to be removed from the designated/signed side of streets on Bethlehem snow emergency routes by 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Vehicles not removed will be towed to allow for plowing.

One side of a snow emergency route is plowed at a time. Residents should check the signs posted along snow emergency routes to determine which side of the street - the even or odd - will be cleared first.

Residents needing immediate assistance while the snow emergency declaration is in effect should call our activated 24-hour phone number: 610-865-7115.

The following Bethlehem Parking Authority gated garages will be free of charge beginning at 6:00 PM Saturday until 4 hours after the snow emergency is lifted, to accommodate parking needs: North Street, New Street, Walnut Street, Riverport and Polk Street. Residents are asked not to park on public parking lots due to the need to plow these lots.

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Dog Park

The City's off-leash recreation area for dogs is available to City residents. Owners/handlers are responsible for their dogs at all times. The Monocacy Dog Park is located at 259 Illick’s Mill Road behind Memorial Pool. It is open dawn to dusk year round, weather permitting. The rules and regulations of the off leash park are as follows:

  • Use at your own risk. The City of Bethlehem is not responsible for any injury or damage caused at the park.
  • Dogs must display current license and vaccination tags.
  • Dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior are not permitted in the park.
  • No other animals besides dogs are allowed in the park.
  • No more than two dogs per handler. Handlers must be at least 18 years of age and be present at all times with their dogs.
  • Dogs under 4 months are not permitted in the park.
  • Dogs in heat or those who are ill are not permitted in the park.
  • Dog waste must be collected and disposed of properly by the handler.
  • Dogs must be leashed when not in the park.
  • No food of any kind is allowed in the park.
  • Any children in the park must be supervised by an adult.

For more information, click here.