The City of Allentown Parks & Recreation Department will co-host the 5th Annual PAAC Firecracker Swim Meet with the Parkland Athletic Club on Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7.

Mack Pool will close to the public on Friday, July 5 at 3:30pm and reopen on Monday, July 8 at 12:00pm to host this Middle Atlantic Swimming meet that brings more than 750 athletes and spectators from all over the tri-state area to the City of Allentown. PAAC is a non-profit organization that operates year-round competitive swimming opportunities in the Allentown area. As a 2019 Level 3 Bronze Medal USA Swimming Club directed by parent volunteer and certified coaches, PAAC’s mission is “Empowering young people to be champions in life through excellence in swimming and diving.”

During the closure, Cedar Beach, Irving, and Jordan pools will be open to the public along with two spray parks at Old Fairgrounds Playground and Bucky Boyle Park.

For more information, contact the City of Allentown Parks & Recreation Department at 610-437-7757 or visit www.allentownpa.gov/parks. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/allentownparksandrec.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
KAREN A. LORE?
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR
435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
http://www.AllentownPA.gov

 

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