The City of Allentown’s Summer Playground Program (2024) begins June 17 and runs through August 8, includes playground activities for children ages 7 to 15 from 1 to 3:30pm on Mondays and from 9am to 3:30 pm Tuesdays through Fridays.
*Lunches will be served Tuesdays through Fridays starting Tuesday, June 18.
Those who participate will also be invited to an end of year ‘Romper Day Celebration’ on Monday, August 5 at 7pm at J. Birney Crum Stadium.
Locations for the Summer Playground Program include:
School Playgrounds:
- Dodd Elementary - 1944 S. Church St.
- Jackson/Ramos Elementary - 517 N. 15th St.
- Midway Manor (Newcomer Academy) - Tacoma & Pennsylvania Streets
- Muhlenberg Elementary - 21st & Washington Streets
- Sheridan Elementary - 521 N. 2nd St
- Union Terrace Elementary - Union Street (West of 19th Streets)
City Playgrounds:
- Andre Reed (Irving) Park - E. Washington & Irving Streets
- Ithaca Playlot - SW 30th St & Ithaca Street
- Jordan Park - 6th & Sumner Ave.
- Keck Park - S. Carlisle & E. Mosser Streets.
- Percy Ruhe - Oxford Drive & Pearl Ave.
- Roosevelt Park - Filmore St. - Between W. Saucon & Camp Streets.
- Stevens Park - 630 N. 6th Street
- Trout Creek West - 8th & Juniata Streets.
- Valania Park - 6th & Union Streets
- Walden Terrace Playlot - S. Carbon & S. Lumber St. (2366 S. Carbon St.)
Other Partnering Locations:
- Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School- 1227 W. Gordon St.
- Greater Valley YMCA - 425 15th St.
- Salvation Army - 144 N. 8th St.
**These sites have separate programs, registrations, dates/times, and costs. They all participate in field trips and Romper Day activities.
Pre-registration for the Summer Playground Program is strongly recommended and can be done online:
