For this nature lover, any place like this that is a manifestation of efforts to preserve natural…read morehabitats and green space for humans and animals gets extra points. No, this park wasn't perfect and I actually didn't dig the extensive paved unshaded pathway, but what I found most unique about the park was the many mature, gorgeous trees that had a fuller growth pattern than I've seen at most other parks. And yes, the creek is pretty and adds extra appeal, too. I was also glad to see young trees that had been planted in bare spots. There's a small but adequate free parking lot on Cedar Creek Rd, and street parking is also available. I hope this park continues to grow for generations.

Beautiful and relaxing as usual. Great place to walk in nature and stretch your mind out. Beautiful…read morecreeks and wonderful for bird watching. One of the reasons why I still visit Allentown from time to time

This park is very clean and scenic. Even in the winter it is kept nicely cleared. There is a good…read moreamount of parking. Just be aware that there are times that the lot does get full; however there is street parking. I was surprised that we had no difficulty with parking today. It was such a gorgeous, dry late Sunday morning. For parents with babies and young children in strollers (and for other "pet parents" using strollers) I have a beagle who has difficulty walking. She needs a stroller so I have brought her many times with it.... I don't have difficulty on the walking paths or in the parking lot... it's very easy for me which is so nice. It means I can bring both dogs with me alone at times (today was a super bonus because my husband walked our other pup). As far as wheelchair accessibility, I need to check it out more carefully next time. Having spent only a small amount of time in a wheelchair a few decades ago - I can relate to how difficult it can be to get around. I am pretty sure it's very easily accessible. I will check everything when I go back... The restrooms are pretty clean most of the time. It's nice that they are there!! There are many benches throughout the park. It's hard not to be "in the moment" and "mindful" while at this park. There's so much beauty. Today we saw many ducks swimming. And the sunlight against the bright blue sky...... Didn't want to leave!!

A sprawling 134 acre municipal park along Cedar Creek named after prominent industrialist Harry…read moreClay Trexler. With grassy fields, woodland routes, historical structures, and a duckpond this green space has something for everyone. Well maintained paved walking and biking loops of varying lengths and elevation provide a customizable outdoor experience. If you arrive early in the morning you're sure to run into friendly local fauna who call this place home. Find Trexler's cabin at one of the trail forks, and head up the hill to find a monument to the man himself. There are no picnic tables around but there are ample benches for resting and taking in the sights, and there is a public bathroom near the parking lot.

Bethlehem Rose Garden is a park that can be found off of W Union Blvd and Eighth Ave…read more This park is clean, well maintained, and yup you guessed it, has a beautiful rose garden that just went through a restoration in 2020-21. It's a great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors without going to far.

What a surprise! A few years ago this garden was in very rough shape, but it's been restored in the…read morelast couple of years and now is quite impressive! It's full of mature roses of all sorts mixed with other perennials, well designed and maintained with obvious care. I thought I'd spend ten minutes walking though it and was there for over an hour. This free garden is a real bargain and a treasure for Bethlehem. If I lived there, I'd go walking there every day. Kudos to whoever took on this project and made this delightful garden!

Great place to get out and enjoy the fresh air! Lots of labeled trees, and some owls, turkey…read morevultures, and other animals. Very peaceful. The kids love it.

Absolutely beautiful trail! Lots of parking available and a number of different places to walk…read more Would definitely recommend!

What a cute little park. There's a small walking trail, playgrounds and a few pavilions. It's a…read moregreat spot for having a picnic or just spending a few relaxing hours. It does a good job as a community park and is a nice little spot.

Great park. Large playground for bigger kids with separate playground for little ones. Rock…read moreclimbing wall

Park with walking paths on both sides of the river and along the canal. Parking is easy, I've been…read morea few times and there was always plenty of space. Walking paths are pleasant but there aren't spectacular views or anything, though there are good views of the weir, not too many people. Good place for a quiet contemplative walk or walk with a friend.

Perfect place to take photos! The park is enormous with so many different spots to make a…read morephotoshoot look less repetitive. Probably one of the most fun places I've visited to take photos!

Should you need further convincing to pay a visit to M.M.P, just take a look at the website, event…read moredescriptions, or even the photos I share. This park truly offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone's tastes - from food trucks and big bands to car shows, flea markets, and leisurely swims at the pool. Macungie Memorial Park seems to have it all!

Macungie Memorial Park is a trust run by a dedicated group of volunteers. This park is self…read moresupporting and cost local tax payers nothing while providing so much recreation and entertainment. The 42 acre park contains an outdoor swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic pavilions, ball fields, a gymnasium, a band shell, banquet and meeting rooms and so much more. The pool hosts a swim team, swim lessons and lots of open swim time. Three massive events are held each summer. The antique truck show is in June. The Wheels of time auto show in late August and Das Awkscht Fescht event which I attended is held the first week of August. I was on location for the Pit at the Park barbecue contest but I was blown away by the most extensive car show, sale, flea market that I have ever experienced. The music was outstanding as well. Locals gathered early and set up their lawn chairs along the roads so they could view each car as it arrived. The park volunteers also organize bus trips and run weekly bingo. All facilities can be rented and 100% of proceeds are returned to the park to keep it going. Visit Macungie Memorial Park, it is a great place.

Let's bring this one up to the current…read more Since my last ramblings on Mariton, thankfully, very little has changed with one exception. That exception would be for the past two years the sanctuary is closed on Mondays for maintenance. Also, and admittedly this is technicality, the hours for the preserve are not set in stone like the Yelp listing indicates but since there isn't an option for sunrise to sunset, whatever. For every time I've come here and checked in, I probably forgot to check in and least twice as many times. Point being I've been here a good bit over the past six years and I've seen basically every trail, some a lot more than others and thankfully nothing with this has changed. If you're looking for paved, groomed or manicured grounds you're not going to find that here. Everything is kept up with by the caretakers but it's also overall in a fairly au natural state which means random rocks, tree roots, mud, leaves all over the place as it should be. Aside from some Spring and Fall weekend afternoons, there are never more than one or two cars here and more often than not there is no one. In twenty plus visits maybe I've seen other people on one of the trails two or three times. Aside from some squirrels and birds over at the bird blind feeders, I've never seen any wildlife here although you would think this would be a hot spot for deer, fox, racoons, etc. Although no trails here are terribly long, there is some variety between the mostly flat Chimney Rock, Woods and parts of the Main Trail to the River Lookout and Turnpike Trails which comparatively have far more incline. Overall still a great spot especially in late Fall/Winter to go out and turn up the quiet in the middle of nowhere.

Just went there for the second weekend in a row (mid April). I enjoyed the trails. Good peaceful…read moreplace to walk around. Grab a paper map and ask your kids to navigate to different areas of the sanctuary. There is an app for this place but that's cheating. Alot of interesting placards that tell the history and make you appreciate the diversity. My BIG reason to come review this place is a small bird blind they have there. Two Saturday afternoons in a row and I consistently had hours of photographing a dozen different bird types. If you want to dabble in bird photography this is a GREAT place to start. Just sit there quietly and they come to you! I know of few other bird blinds so well visited by so many birds.