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GolF
Club
The Bethlehem Golf
Club is owned by the City of Bethlehem and is located at 400
Illicks Road. The Golf Club is rated as a four star facility
by Golf Digest and has been host to a Nike Tour qualifying
event.
The complex consists of the 18 hole Monocacy
Course, the 9 hole Executive Course, a miniature golf course,
and a driving range. The 9 hole Executive Course has seven
par 4 holes and 2 par 3 holes. The driving range consists
of 30 stalls with mats and a grass area.
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INFORMATION ON THE BETHLEHEM GOLF CLUB
Pools
The City of Bethlehem runs six pools during the summer months.
Memorial Pool, located on Illick's Mill Road is the largest
and opens around Memorial Day. The six other pools are Clearview,
West Side, Stark, Yosko and Saucon. Memorial Pool is open
until Labor Day.
Season Passes are available in the Recreation Office and
a daily admission is charged for those without a season pass.
Swimming lessons are offered at all pools throughout the summer
as well as swim teams.
Pool
Info Sheet
Day Camps
 The
City offers a summer day camp program at the Ice Rink. The
program consists of three two-week sessions from 10:00 a.m.
– 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is available
to children 7 – 12 years of age and a fee is charged.
Playgrounds
The City has nine playgrounds which are supervised throughout
the summer. They are Bernie Fritz (Heimpel Park), Clearview,
Elmwood, Friendship, L.G. Steward, Madison, Rose Garden, West
Side and Yosko. More information and hours can be found on
the below brochure.
Playground
Blockwatch Information
Sand Island
Tennis Courts
The courts are scheduled to open for the season the first
weekend in May, weekends only from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m. After Memorial Day the courts will be open daily from
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. After Labor Day, the hours will
be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Season passes are available
for individuals, families and students or there is an hourly
court fee. Tennis lessons are available for youth ages 5 –
18 years as well as adults. Other programs include Junior
Team tennis and men’s, women’s and doubles leagues.
Tennis Info
Sheet
Pavilion
Reservations
There are three parks in the City where pavilions may be reserved.
Illick’s Mill, South Mountain and Saucon Park. The cost
is $25.00 weekdays and $50.00 on weekends & holidays.
Reservations will only be accepted with full payment. For
further information, call the Parks & Recreation office
at 610-865-7081.
Rules
and Regulations
Parkwatch
Groups
The City of Bethlehem Police Department currently has 6 active
“Blockwatch” groups that at located around city
parks. These groups work in partnership with the police department
to preserve and enhance the quality of Bethlehem's parks
Contact
Parkwatch Groups
Dog Park
The City's off-leash recreation area for dogs is available
to city residents Owners/Handlers are responsible for their
dogs at all times. The dog park is located at 259 Illick's
Mill Road.
Dog
Park Info Sheet
Music In The
Park
The summer concert series begins in late May and runs through
September. Concerts are held at the Rose Garden as well as
the City Center Plaza and Steelworker’s Memorial.
Music
in the Park Schedule
Ice Rink
The Ice Skating rink located on Illick’s Mill Road,
(outdoor rink with roof) is open to the public now through
March.
Skating lessons for pre-school, youth and families are offered
throughout the season as well as hockey clinics for boys and
girls age 7 & up. Pre-registration is required.
The rink is also available for hockey, private or group
rentals. There is also a party room available for rental during
public sessions. Reservations are required.
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Information about the Ice Rink
Ice House
on Sand Island
The Ice House, a Recreation and Performing Arts Center, is
located on Sand Island. The multi-purpose facility is used
by many theater groups and organizations and is available
for private rentals. The PA Youth Theater & Mock Turtle
Marionette Theater perform their Theater Productions throughout
the year, which are open to the public. Anyone interested
in renting the facility should call the Recreation office
for availability.
For more specific dates, times & fee schedules, call the
Parks & Recreation Office at 610-865-7081.
Ice House
56 River St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
Ice
House Shows
Parks & Public Property
Department (610) 865-7079
Parks & Recreation
Office (610) 865-7081 |
