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Park Programs

The City of Bethlehem  has over 40 parks, including linear parks, such as the Southside Greenway, parks with water features such as Monocacy Park and many pocket parks in our neighborhoods. We offer many free park programs for City of Bethlehem residents to meet the needs of all age groups. Check out below what we have to offer and visit one of our parks today! 

 
Park rules
  • 1.  PARK HOURS: DAWN TO DUSK
  • 2. DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED AND UNDER THE OWNER’S CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. OWNERS SHALL PICK UP AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL ANIMAL WASTE
  • 3. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXCEPT IN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED AREAS
  • 4. NO FIRES OR FIREWORKS EXCEPT IN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNAGED AREAS
  • 5. AMPLIFICATION SOUND SYSTEMS, PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, & AMPLIFIED
  •  MUSIC ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT WHERE AUTHORIZED BY PERMIT
  • 6. NO LOITERING
  • 7. NO VENDING OR PEDDLING WITHOUT AUTHORIZED BY PERMIT
  • 8. MOTORIZED VEHICLES PERMITTED ONLY ON PAVED ROADS OR IN DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS
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  • *THE CITY WILL ENFORCE ALL LAWS RULES, & REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PARKS ORDINANCE 941

     
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Summer park progRam
The City of Bethlehem's Summer Park Program will be held this season at Yosko and Friendship Parks.  Residents of all ages are invited to join us for games, arts and crafts, and special presentations by community businesses and organizations on Monday evenings at Yosko and Thursday evenings at Friendship, both from 6-8pm. 

CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY SOMEONE 14 OR OLDER FROM THEIR HOUSEHOLD TO PARTICIPATE. The program is FREE to City of Bethlehem residents. Sign ups are not required, but all participants must complete a registration form which will be kept on file for the summer.  
Movies in the Park
  • The City of Bethlehem's  Movies in the Park series will be held this summer at select City parks. Come out and enjoy a movie and some popcorn with your family under the stars. Stay tuned for our 2026 programming schedule.
MUSIC in the Park 
The City of Bethlehem’s Music in the Park concert series at select Bethlehem parks will our  feature music from various genres. Stay tuned for information about our 2026 programming schedule.
FITNESS IN THE PARK
The City of Bethlehem's Fitness in the Park series will be offering FREE fitness classes and sports clinics for all ages at select park locations. Stay tuned for our 2026 programming schedule.
Bernie Fritz Night  
  • Our annual Bernie Fritz Night  celebration honoring the late playground leader, teacher, and coach who devoted his life to Bethlehem youth is held yearly on a Wednesday in July. The event, with participation from many community groups, has music, games, dancing, arts and crafts, and more.  Stay tuned for more information on our Wednesday, July 29, 2026 event.