The Allentown Recreation Report

Queen of the Court

2010-11-16T09:53:00.002-05:00

This program is a cooperative effort between the Lady Huskie's Basketball Program, the Allentown School District and the City of Allentown's Department of Parks and Recreation.

This fall, 59 girls signed up to participate in this mentoring and basketball skill development program. 44 girls finished the 6-week program.

We are looking forward to offering this program again in the spring. Please check back later for more details.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED

2010-09-30T14:47:00.002-04:00

2010-09-28T11:28:00.001-04:00

NEW ADVENTURE ALLENTOWN RELEASED!

2010-09-22T15:55:00.005-04:00

http://www.allentownpa.gov/Portals/0/files/Parks_Recreation/adventureallentown/Adventure-Allentown-Fall-Winter-2010-11.pdf

2011 Winter Youth Basketball League

2010-09-02T11:51:00.000-04:00

2010 Allentown Halloween Parade

2010-08-30T14:41:00.005-04:00

http://www.allentownpa.gov/Portals/0/files/events/HALLOWEEN%202010.pdf

http://www.allentownpa.gov/Portals/0/files/events/HALLOWEEN%202010%202.pdf

DINNER AND A MOVIE

2010-08-11T09:55:00.006-04:00

Dinner and A Movie
Saturday, August 21st (rain date: August 22nd)
In West Park Dinner 6:30pm; Movie at dusk

The City of Allentown and the West Park Civic Association proudly present the 3rd annual Dinner and a Movie at West Park. Dinner will be catered by Made in Brazil-Brazilian Steakhouse cost: $14 per person

(Reservations are required-call 610-434-0657)

Menu
Choice of 4 pieces of meat from the following: Chicken Legs, Brazilian Pork Sausage, Pork Loin, Turkey wrapped in bacon, Top Sirloin in Garlic, Filet mignon wrapped in Bacon
Rice

Choice of Salad: Tossed Salad (Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions) or Brazilian Chicken Salad (shredded chicken, mayonnaise, raisins, carrots, olives, potato sticks)
Choice of Dessert: Chocolate Mousse or Passion Fruit Mousse

Vegetarian Menu: Pasta Primavera (Mixed vegetables over spaghetti in garlic and oil), Rice, Tossed Salad (mixed greens, tomatoes onions)

Choice of Dessert: Chocolate Mousse or Passion Fruit Mousse)

Sodas and Bottled Water: $2

After enjoying your meal in the serene setting of West Park, sit back and enjoy watching Sherlock Holmes on the City’s outdoor movie screen! Any questions, call 610-434-0657.

2010 DOGGIE DIP DATES RELEASED!

2010-08-03T10:47:00.001-04:00

2010 PUNT PASS AND KICK DATE RELEASED!

2010-08-03T10:43:00.002-04:00

Movies in the Park RESCHEDULED for FRIDAY JULY 30th

2010-07-30T10:48:00.003-04:00

The movie has been rescheduled for Friday, July 30th at the Arts Park on 5th and Linden Streets in Allentown. The movie will begin at dusk. Please remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

MOVIES IN THE PARK on Friday, July 23

2010-07-07T15:12:00.005-04:00

The City of Allentown’s “Movies in the Parks” series seen on a giant inflatable outdoor screen continues its third season on Friday, July 23rd when “Where the Wild Things Are” takes to the screen at the Arts Park on 5th and Liberty Streets in Allentown.

This adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story follows Max, a disobedient little boy who is sent to bed without his supper. Max then creates an imaginary forest world populated by the wild things, exotic monsters and ferocious creatures who embrace Max as their ruler.

The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the movie. The show begins at dusk.

The future schedule includes…

Friday, July 23rd - Where the Wild Things Are, Arts Park @ Dusk

Saturday, August 21st – Sherlock Holmes, West Park @ Dusk, Dinner and Movie

MOVIES IN THE PARK on Friday, June 25th

2010-06-23T15:19:00.001-04:00

The City of Allentown’s “Movies in the Parks” series seen on a giant inflatable outdoor screen continues its third season on Friday, June 25 when “The Blind Side” takes to the screen at Roosevelt Park on S Filmore and Saucon Streets in Allentown.

Saundra Bullock stars in this remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home. Michael was taken in by a wealthy white family who helped him fulfill his potential as a person and as an athlete. He worked hard on the field and in the classroom and became an All-American in college and was picked in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, changing his life and the lives of the loving family who were there to watch him succeed.

The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the movie. The show begins at dusk.

The future schedule includes…

Friday, July 23rd - Where the Wild Things Are, Arts Park @ Dusk

Saturday, August 21st – Sherlock Holmes, West Park @ Dusk, Dinner and Movie

Recreation Bureau Annouces Pools & Spray Parks Schedule Summer 2010

2010-06-10T10:31:00.002-04:00

The Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation will open the following pools starting this Saturday June 12th. Cedar Beach Pool - 101 N. Ott St., Jordan Pool - 201 N. 6th St, Irving Pool -731 N. Irving St.

Mack Pool- 1901 Mack Blvd.will be open Saturday June19th.

All Pools are open 12:00pm-6:45pm Monday -Sunday.

Buck Boyle Spray Park and the 5th and Allen Spray Park opened June 5th and are open 12pm- 7pm Monday-Sunday.

For more info on the Aquatics program visit our aquatics web page at www.allentown.gov

Note* Fountain Pool - 848 Martin Luther King Dr. will be closed for renovations.

Postponed today due to weather forcast, will show Friday June 11th

2010-06-03T14:25:00.003-04:00

The City of Allentown’s “Movies in the Parks” series seen on a giant inflatable outdoor screen continues its third season on Friday, June 4 when “Monsters vs. Aliens” takes to the screen at Union Terrace Park on South St. Elmo Street in Allentown.

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and douses her with the alien liquid Quantonium, it turns her into a 48-foot monster. She is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. This crew of reluctant heroes is asked to save the earth from the evil alien Gallaxhar in this animated comedy.

The voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Larie and Amy Poehler are among those featured in this 2009 film of just more than 90 minutes.

The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the movie. The show begins at dusk.

The future schedule includes…

Friday, June 25th – The Blind Side, Roosevelt Park @ Dusk

Friday, July 23rd - Where the Wild Things Are, Arts Park @ Dusk

Saturday, August 21st – Sherlock Holmes, West Park @ Dusk, Dinner and Movie

The City of Allentown to unveil new 'Imagination Playground in a Box'

2010-05-19T09:28:00.003-04:00

Movies in the Park on Friday, May 21st.

2010-05-18T10:04:00.009-04:00

Enjoy a night out while watching a movie on the City's outdoor movie screen. Please join us at St. Paul's Church (8th and Walnut), on May 21st for our first movie of the season, Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs! The movie will begin at dusk.

Please remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather please call 484-860-9503 for cancellation information.

Summer Volleyball Registration Deadline Approaching!

2010-05-17T11:28:00.000-04:00

The registration deadline for the City of Allentown's Adult Summer Volleyball League is rapidly approaching. Interested teams must have their registration fees and forms turned in by May 21, 2010. Rosters must also accompany the regisration.

Form/fees can be dropped off or mailed to 3000 Parkway Blvd Allentown PA 18104.

Games will be played at Patriots Park and Cedar Creek Parkway. The Recreation Bureau is also considering expanding the summer volleyball program by offering sand volleyball at Cedar Creek Parkway.

For more information please contact Randy Cope, Program Development Specialist, at 610-437-7750 or at coper@allentowncity.org. You may also contact Kristen Bond, Allentown Volleyball Coordinator, at volleypa1@rcn.com.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

The City of Allentown Summer Playground Program, Now in its 97th year

2010-05-14T14:13:00.000-04:00

Updated Adult Basketball Standings and Scores from April 25, 2010 at Trexler Middle School

2010-04-16T12:21:00.016-04:00

                           Week 3 Games
Sun 4/25/10 1pm    Panthers (58) vs. J.J. Precision Cuts (91)
Sun 4/25/10 2pm    Q B's Last Days (47) vs. Nites (56)
Sun 4/25/10 3pm    V.I.P (50) vs. Old School Cavaliers (46)
Sun 4/25/10 4pm    Natca (61) vs. Young Gunners (73)
Sun 4/25/10 5pm    E Auto (63) vs. Blazers (50)

Please visit the links below for more information on the Adult Basketball League.

Adult Basketball League - Week 3 Standings

Adult Basketball League - Full Schedule and Results

                    Week 4 Upcoming Games

Sun 5/2/10 1pm    Young Gunners vs. E Auto Trexler MS
Sun 5/2/10 2pm    Blazers vs. Natca Trexler MS
Sun 5/2/10 3pm    Q B's Last Days vs. J.J. Precision Cuts Trexler MS
Sun 5/2/10 4pm    Natca vs. V.I.P Trexler MS
Sun 5/2/10 5pm    Old School Cavaliers vs. Panthers Trexler MS

Recreation Bureau set to expand 2010 Baseball League Sponsors needed.

2010-04-16T11:59:00.000-04:00

The Allentown Recreation Bureau in collaboration with several members of the Allentown Youth Organization United to Help (A-Youth) are currently expanding the 2010 City of Allentown Baseball League with a Junior Division (15, 16 and 17 years of age).

This division has not been in existence since 2006. Current baseball registrations are up and the need to provide baseball to this increased youth demographic is apparent. Since this division is new, funding is needed to support increased umpire fee’s associated with running the league. Sponsor for this league are need to help cover the extra cost. For more information on how to support this new league, please contact Kevin Easterling Superintendent of Recreation at 610-437-7750.

Cedar Creek Youth Basketball League NOW FORMING!

2010-04-08T11:56:00.001-04:00

Come join us for the best summer league in the area. If you want your team to play in a well structured and organized league, against great competition, then sign-up today!

Last year's youth league had over 300 children participating in three (3) different divisions. This year's league is anticipated to grow even bigger. Below is a list of our anticipated divisions and age guidelines:

Co-Ed Division

9-10 years of age

Player can not turn 11 before June 15th of the current year.

Boy's Cadet & Girl's Cadet

11-12 years of age

Player can not turn 13 before June 15th of the current year.

Boy's Junior & Girl's Junior

13-14 years of age

Player can not turn 15 before June 15th of the current year.

Boy's Teener

15-16 years of age

Player can not turn 17 before June 15th of the current year.

Boy's Senior
17-18 years of age

Player can not turn 19 before June 15th of the current year.

The season will begin on Monday June 7th, 2010. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays at Cedar Creek Parkway courts at 6:15pm, 7:15pm and 8:15pm. All rosters are to be limited to 15 players and no roster additions will be accepted after June 30, 2010.

City of Allentown Youth Baseball League NOW FORMING!

2010-04-08T11:37:00.000-04:00

The City of Allentown's Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that the 2010 Youth Baseball Season will begin on Monday, May 3rd. This years league will be avaible to all children ages 5 - 14.

League Breakdown:

Tee-Ball

Thursdays and Saturdays
May 6th – July 3rd
5-7 years of age
Player cannot turn eight (8) before May 1st of the current year

Player must turn five (5) before May 1st of the current year

Alternate Biddy

Mondays and Fridays

May 3rd – July 2nd

8-9 years of age

Player cannot turn ten (10) before May 1st of the current year.

Biddy

Tuesdays and Saturdays

May 4th – July 3rd
9-10 years of age
Player cannot turn eleven (11) before May 1st of the current year.

Midget

Wednesdays and Saturdays

May 5th – July 3rd

11-12 years of age

Player cannot turn thirteen (13) before May 1st of the current year.

Knee Hi

Mondays and Thursdays

May 3rd – July 1st

13-14 years of age

Player cannot turn fifteen (15) before May 1st of the current year.

Last year's league included approximately 750 children from the City of Allentown. To sign up your rising star, please contact the youth group nearest to you.

City of Allentown to launch 2nd Annual Adult Indoor Basketball League April 10 – June 2010

2010-03-09T15:19:00.002-05:00

City of Allentown’s Recreation Bureau is now accepting teams for the 2010 Adult Spring In-door Basketball League set for April 10 – June 2010 at the City of Allentown’s Cumberland Gardens gymnasium located on the corner of Susquehanna and South Ellsworth Streets in Allentown, PA. The league begins Saturday April 10th with a double header. Games will be played every Sunday (1:00pm – 6:00pm)

Cost is $250.00 per team (check only) and a $70.00 refundable referee cash deposit.

Registration Dates: March 25, 2010 (Cumberland Gardens Gym from 6:30pm – 8:30pm)

March 27, 2010 (Cumberland Gardens Gym from 8:30am – 12:30pm)

April 1, 2010 (Cumberland Gardens Gym from 6:30pm – 8:30pm)

April 3, 2010 (Cumberland Gardens Gym from 8:30am-12:30pm)

To sign-up, please contact Mike Pina at 610-437-7750 or email info@allentownrecreation.com

Last year the 'Skull's' team won 69-66 over Leo's for the season championship

Last year was the first time the Allentown Recreation Bureau ran an adult Basketball league in 17 years.

Last years MVP of the Allentown Adult Basketball league Toomey Anderson shown dribbling past Washington's Andrew Gentile. (Denise Sanchez/The Morning Call )

Department of Parks & Recreation Employment Opportunity

2010-03-03T09:42:00.002-05:00

The City of Allentown’s Department of Parks & Recreation is currently looking to hire a PT Seasonal Recreational Support Clerk to support the Recreation Bureau.

Rate: $12.00/hr. – $15.00/hr

This (9) month position (mid February – mid November) 30 hours maximum per week position performs a variety of standard and some specialized clerical activities to support the Superintendent of Recreation and the Recreation Bureau. Candidates must be able to utilize excellent communication skills with the public regarding directions and the dissemination of information to the general public in English and Spanish. One (1) to two years of related work experience desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate the master schedule for the park system including but not limited to internal and external facility use, special events, fields, courts, pavilions, picnic groves and rental information. Required to speak Spanish to communicate with residents and provide direction for the general public requesting information and translation when necessary.

Maintains an effective filing system for all past and present Recreation Bureau information.

Compiles data for administrative analysis, performing requested research, prepares work sheets and makes computations on materials assembled.

Assists in the preparation of brochures, information packets or other marketing materials as directed.
Greets and screens visitors in a courteous and customer friendly manner.
Type letters, files and maintains day-to-day office functions.
Assists department staff with special projects and conducting research.
Composes general correspondence and completes various reports
Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
Performs related work as may be required.

Interested applicants are asked to review the job description and fill out a Seasonal Employment Application available at www.allentownrecreaton.com or http://www.allentownpa.gov/ or visit the Dept. of Parks and Recreation 3000 Parkway Blvd Allentown PA 18104.

Halloween Parade set for Sunday October 31st 2010

2010-03-01T12:16:00.001-05:00

Did you know that the Allentown Recreation Bureau is responsible for organizing the Oldest Halloween Parade in the Country? According to a front page article of the 1905 Morning Call The Halloween Parade started officially on this date.

The 2009 Halloween Harvest Parade increased the number of divisions from (11) in 2008 to (13) in 2009 as we increased the number of parade participants in the parade from 1,000 in 2008 to 1,909.

This year's Halloween Parade will be Sunday October 31st 2010

Footage of the 2007 Halloween Parade

Glenn Santee Halloween Parade Marshal

Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market Float

Adult Volleyball in Allentown Recreation

2010-02-24T14:27:00.013-05:00

Did you know that the Allentown Recreation Bureau has an Adult Winter Volleyball league? Currently there are (49) Winter Adult Volleyball teams that participate in several divisions. The league currently operates at Trexler middle school and Roosevelt Elementary. For more information about the Adult Volleyball Program of the City of Allentown email the league coordinator Kristine at volleypa1@rcn.com

To view the winter league schedule visit here

Our most recent league footage of our fast pace league can be viewed here on YouTube. Comoe check us out!!!

Recreation Bureau 2009 accomplishments

2010-02-23T09:36:00.006-05:00

The Recreation Bureau released its 2009 accomplishments for sports leagues, Summer Playground Program participation and indoor programming at Cumberland Gardens gym. One of the major highlights for the 2009 annual report was the increased number of youth who participated in the Summer Playground Program. The program saw a 34% increase from 1,010 youth in 2008 to 1,528 youth in 2009. To download the complete report click here.

The Allentown Recreation Bureau Launches New Blog

2010-02-19T11:02:00.015-05:00