Parks & Recreation - Parks

Lower Saucon Township has many parks and recreational areas for your enjoyment.
To view a location map of parks, click here.

For a copy of our Parks and Athletic Facility Use Policy or a Pavilion Rental Request, please visit our Forms & Documents Page.

Rules for all parks, click here.

2024 Saucon Valley Community Center Summer Recreation Program

The Township is excited to again offer the Summer Recreational Program at three Township Parks! Please refer to the Saucon Valley Community Center's website to register your child(ren) and for additional program information.

Town Hall Park - 27.6 acres includes Town Hall Complex
3700 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Located behind Town Hall off Old Philadelphia Pike
(just west of Route 378).

Large pavilion with a capacity for approximately 200 people with two large charcoal pit burners.(One on each side of the two-sided pavilion, renter must provide charcoal). The pavilion rental only covers the pavilion, no other space is included.
This pavilion is equipped with electricity, 24 tables and no running water.
A reservation system is in place to rent the pavilion from April through October. Reservations are taken starting on the first Friday in January for that summer. Rates associated with pavilion rentals are as such: $100.00 rental fee and $50.00 deposit for Township residents (current driver's license must be provided). Non-resident rate is $150.00 plus a $50.00 deposit.
Business Use - Non-profit or not-for-profit applicant must provide Certificate of Insurance indicating either Comprehensive General Liability Coverage or Named Operation and Location on not less than $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and naming Lower Saucon Township, and its officers and employees as additional insured's.
Softball field with lights, backstop and fence (Softball leagues have contracts for the field from Monday through Thursday.
Two large playground / jungle gym areas.
Pond for fishing (fish and release only).
Modern restrooms and water fountains - Please note that restrooms are not guaranteed to be open until mid-May (depending on weather), but port-a-potties are available.
Full basketball court and 1/2 court - with lights.
Two horseshoe pits (must bring your own horseshoe sets).
Nature trail (with crushed stone) runs throughout the park for walking or jogging - trail 2,296 ft. (3075 ft. w/loop).
Softball/Multipurpose field with lights, backstop and fence (leagues have contracts for field use. Therefore, use is not included in the Pavilion reservation).

Southeastern Park - 10.90 acres
2675 Wassergass Road
Hellertown, PA 18055

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Located off of Lower Saucon Road west of Wassergass across from Southeastern Fire Company

Large pavilion has the capacity for approximately 150 people with four smaller charcoal pits located at each of the four corners of the pavilion. The pavilion rental only covers the pavilion, no other space is included.
A reservation system is in place to rent the pavilion from April through October. Reservations are taken starting on the first Friday in January for that summer.)
Rates associated with pavilion rentals are as such: $100.00 rental fee and $50.00 deposit for Township residents (current driver's license must be provided). Non-resident rate is $150.00 plus a $50.00 deposit.
Business Use - Non-profit or not-for-profit applicant must provide Certificate of Insurance indicating either Comprehensive General Liability Coverage or Named Operation and Location on not less than $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and naming Lower Saucon Township, and its officers and employees as additional insured's.
Certificates of Insurance shall state the following: The applicant's name and address, the policy data, and that a minimum of 30 days cancellation notice shall be provided to the Certificate Holder.
Modern restrooms - Please note that the restrooms are not guaranteed to be open until mid-May (depending on weather), but port-a-potties are available.)
Baseball/softball field, backstop and fence (leagues have contracts for field use; therefore, use is not included in pavilion reservation).
Modern playground / jungle gym apparatus.
Charcoal pits.
Wooded picnic area.
Horseshoe pits (must bring your own horseshoe sets).
Native wildflower meadow - View Plan here.

Steel City Park - 2.2 acres
2122 Riverside Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Currently this pavilion has the capacity for approximately 64 people and includes eight picnic tables (no grills). There is an area where a grill can be placed if brought along. There is electricity for outlets and lights if you rent the pavilion. The pavilion rental only covers the pavilion, no other space is included.
A reservation system is in place to rent the pavilion from May through October. Reservations are taken starting on the first Friday in January for that summer.
Rates associated with pavilion rentals are as such: $100.00 rental fee and $50.00 deposit for Township residents (current driver's license must be provided). Non-resident rate is $150.00 plus a $50.00 deposit.
Business Use - Non-profit or not-for-profit applicant must provide Certificate of Insurance indicating either Comprehensive General Liability Coverage or Named Operation and Location on not less than $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and naming Lower Saucon Township, and its officers and employees as additional insured's.
Certificates of Insurance shall state the following: The applicant's name and address, the policy data, and that a minimum of 30 days cancellation notice shall be provided to the Certificate Holder.
New playground/jungle gym apparatus.
Baseball/softball field, backstop and fence. Leagues have contracts for field use; therefore, use is not included in pavilion reservation.

Heller Homestead Park - 13.96 acres
1892 Friedensville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Located adjacent to Saucon Creek west of Hellertown and the creek between Friedensville and Skibo Roads

Interpretative Nature Loop with scenic overview of Saucon Creek.
Benches and picnic tables.
Fishing access to Saucon Creek.
Download our Nature Loop Brochure or Trail Map

Polk Valley Park - 59 acres (includes the Dog Park)
2068 Polk Valley Road
Hellertown, PA 18055

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This park is on Polk Valley Road and opened in Spring 2008

This large pavilion has the capacity for approximately 60 people and includes eight tables and grills. The pavilion rental only covers the pavilion, no other space is included.
Access to two port-a-potties.
3 Multi-purpose fields (Soccer/Lacrosse/Football).
2 Little League sized baseball fields (Hellertown Lower Saucon Little League have contracts for field use).
Paved walking/biking trails.
Tot Lot.
1 acre dog park (opened Fall 2009).
Grass trails through naturalized areas.
Rates associated with pavilion rentals are as such: $100.00 rental fee and $50.00 deposit for Township residents (current driver's license must be provided). Non-resident rate is $150.00 plus a $50.00 deposit.
Business Use - Non-profit or not-for-profit applicant must provide Certificate of Insurance indicating either Comprehensive General Liability Coverage or Named Operation and Location on not less than $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and naming Lower Saucon Township, and its officers and employees as additional insured's.
Certificates of Insurance shall state the following: The applicant's name and address, the policy data, and that a minimum of 30 days cancellation notice shall be provided to the Certificate Holder.

Kingston Park - 1.93 acres
2631 Limpar Lane
Hellertown, PA 18055

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This park opened in 2013. The park is adjacent to the historic Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse on Countryside and Limpar Lanes.

This small pavilion has the capacity for approximately 45 people and includes six tables (no grills) and two electrical outlets. The pavilion rental only covers the pavilion, no other space is included.
Kingston Park also includes parking (which can accomodate school buses), walking trails, and a composting toilet. A central feature of the park is a water garden dedicated in the memory of Ella Mary Kingston, who was a student at the schoolhouse.
Rate's associated with pavilion rentals are as such: $100.00 rental fee and $50.00 deposit for Township residents (current driver's license must be provided). Non-resident rate is $150.00 plus a $50.00 deposit.
Business Use - Non-profit or not-for-profit applicant must provide Certificate of Insurance indicating either Comprehensive General Liability Coverage or Named Operation and Location on not less than $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and naming Lower Saucon Township, and its officers and employees as additional insured's.
Certificates of Insurance shall state the following: The applicant's name and address, the policy data, and that a minimum of 30 days cancellation notice shall be provided to the Certificate Holder.

Easton Road Fields - 6.38 acres
2190 Easton Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Acquired by the Township in April 2010, the Easton Road Fields are located across Easton Road from the Christ Lutheran Church and are bordered by Easton and Mockingbird Hill Roads. The 6+ acre property consists of two (2) baseball fields which are currently contracted out to the Hellertown Lower Saucon Little League for their use.

Sandra Yerger Community Recreation Area and Nature Preserve - 145.97 acres
(former Woodland Hills Preserve)
4135 Countryside Lane
Hellertown, PA 18055

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The Sandra Yerger Community Recreation Area and Nature Preserve, formerly the Woodland Hills Preserve, is a former golf course which was acquired by the Township in 2014 with Open Space funds, along with financial assistance from Northampton County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Access to this public site is off of Countryside Lane, where a parking lot with portable toilet, trash receptacle, trail signage, and kiosk are also located.
The preserve, like other Township parks, is open from dawn until dusk. Permitted activities include hiking on marked trails, birdwatching, fishing in ponds, cross country skiing, and dog-walking (leash required.) Prohibited at the site are motorized vehicles, hunting, and horseback riding.