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November 11, 2024 – The City of Allentown is excited to announce the first in a series of public meetings for its Comprehensive Recreation, Open Space & Parks Plan (CROSP) to discuss early ideas and plans for the future of Allentown parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities.
Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania with a vast park system of over 2,000 acres and 35 parks. Within the diverse socioeconomic landscape that gives Allentown its unique character, this plan aims to identify projects and recreational programs that address the City’s evolving needs.
In addition to the CROSP, site master plans will also be developed for three of the City’s major parks: Bucky Boyle Park, Fountain Park and Roosevelt Park.
The City has retained Simone Collins Landscape Architecture of Norristown as lead consultant and Derek Dureka and Kathleen Muller, Certified Park and Recreational Professionals, to assist the City in developing this plan.
The 16-month long public planning process will conclude in Fall 2025. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
Public input on potential improvements to the City of Allentown’s recreation, park and open space system is critical to the success of the plan. Residents are invited to join the conversation and share their thoughts at the initial meeting on Wednesday, November 13, from 6-8 pm at the Bucky Boyle Park Training Room (10 Pump Pl).
Public Meeting #1
November 13, 2024, 6-8pm at Bucky Boyle Park Training Room (10 Pump Pl) Topic: Comprehensive Recreation, Open Space, and Parks Plan
Public Meeting #2
January 8, 2025, 6-8pm at East Side Youth Center (1140 E Clair St) Topic: Existing Conditions and Initial Concepts
Public Meeting #3
February 26, 2025, 6-8pm at Ripple Church (1421 W Turner St)
Topic: Refined Plans and Strategy for Admin, Maintenance, and Personnel
Public Meeting #4
April 30, 2025, 6-8pm at Theatre 514 (514 N 19th St)
Topic: Financial Challenges, Draft Master Parks Plan Process and Planning
Public Meeting #5
June 25, 2025, 6-8pm at Fearless Fire Co. (1221 S Front St) Topic: Parks and Recreation Plan and Master Parks Plan Review
For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is available. Simply join online by visiting https://qrco.de/AllentownCROSP.
Visit https://bit.ly/40IBCZN for more information. Comments and questions can be shared with Bryne Heffner-Bair at (610) 437-7757 ext. 2178 or Bryne.Heffner@allentownpa.gov.
Information provided to TVL by:
Genesis Ortega
Communications
Manager Office of the Mayor
