Parks and Recreation

Parks
    The parks in East Allen Township consist of Bicentennial Park and Jacksonville Park.  Bicentennial Park is divided into the East side and the West side.  These parks have fields and pavilions for rental for the months of April through November.  Reservations are accepted April 1st of each year for residents only.  Reservations are open for the general public the following week.  Contact the Township Office for further information at 610-262-7961. 

  The Nor-Bath Trail (owned by Northampton County) is approximately 5 miles long and runs from Jacksonville Park to Northampton.  It runs right along Bicentennial Park where the only restrooms along the trail are located.  This trail is utilized for walking, jogging, bicycling, and also horse-back riding. 

Recreation
    East Allen Township has a variety of programs for our residents.  These programs range from sports to festivals to free seminars...

1.  Summer Park Program - For children ages 5 to 12. Program runs for 7 weeks starting in June & concluding at the end of the first week of August each year, Mon-Fri from 9am to 1pm 
2.  Spring Soccer, Baseball and Softball Leagues for ages 5 to 12
3.  Free Community Safety Programs run by the State Police 
4.  Summer Basketball League 
5.  Summer Fest in the Park

The above mentioned programs have been established in the Township.  Currently, we are working on forming leagues for volleyball, tennis, and horseshoes.  Our Program Director, Chuck Frantz, is always looking for new and different activities for the residents of East Allen Township to enjoy.  Explore our website, read the newsletter, or contact the Township Office at 610-262-7961 for more information on current or new events. 

The new 2011 Entertainment Book is now available through
the East Allen Township Recreation Department.
If you would like to purchase a book for $25.00 in support
of the Fall soccer program, please contact
the Municipal office at 610-262-7961.

Pavilion Rental 

Permit needed when renting a Pavilion at either Jacksonville Park or Bicentennial Park.  Refundable deposit is required for both parks.  Deposit for residents is $75 and non-residents/corporations is $100.  Cost for Jacksonville Park is $100 for residents and $175 for non-residents/corporations.  Cost for Bicentennial Park is $125 for residents and $225 for non-residents/corporations.

•  Pavilion Rental Form                < Bicentennial Park Map >
•  Field Rental Form                      <Local Directions >

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                    Parks and Recreation Board

David Faust - Chairperson         term expires at the end of 2012
Bill Norejko - Secretary             term expires at the end of 2013
Judy Odenwelder - Member       term expires at the end of 2010
  Shelly Keffer - Vice Chair            term expires at the end of 2011 
Gregory Kuhn - Member            term expires at the end of 2014

Chuck Frantz  -  Program Director

The Parks and Recreation Board meets at the Township Building the 1st Tuesday of every month at      8:00 A.M.  These meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.