{"id":14358,"date":"2016-04-21T09:48:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=14358"},"modified":"2016-04-21T09:48:58","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T13:48:58","slug":"19-allentown-parks-scheduled-for-cleanup-on-april-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=14358","title":{"rendered":"19 Allentown Parks Scheduled for Cleanup on April 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Earth Day weekend is a time to cherish Allentown\u2019s wonderful public parks and playgrounds and engage the local community in activities to protect and beautify these parks. <strong>Friends of the Allentown Parks<\/strong> is working with approximately 2,500 volunteers in litter collection, painting, invasive plant removal and other activities from <span data-term=\"goog_1391739021\">9:00 a.m.<\/span> to approximately <span data-term=\"goog_1391739022\">2:00 p.m.<\/span> in the following parks. All parks will be open as usual.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 232px;\" width=\"782\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Alton Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Jordan Meadows<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\">Roosevelt Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Bucky Boyle Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Jordan Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\">South Mountain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Canal Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Keck Park<\/td>\n<td>Reservoir Trexler Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Cedar Creek Parkway<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Kimmet\u2019s Lock<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\">Trout Creek Parkway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">5th Street Playground<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Lehigh Parkway<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\">Walking Purchase Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Fountain Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Mountainville Memorial<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"186\">Jackson Street Playground<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Percy Ruhe Park<\/td>\n<td width=\"235\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friends of the Allentown Parks<\/strong> thanks the many volunteers from the following organizations for giving of their time, energy and interest in this endeavor:<\/p>\n<p>Allentown Library Neighborhood Association<\/p>\n<p>Students of Cedar Crest College<\/p>\n<p>Cub Scout Pack 29<\/p>\n<p>Faith Church<\/p>\n<p>First Presbyterian Church, Allentown<\/p>\n<p>Lehigh Valley Humanists<\/p>\n<p>Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley<\/p>\n<p>Muhlenberg College fraternities \u2013 Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Tau Delta<\/p>\n<p>Parkland High School Key Club<\/p>\n<p>William Allen High School Key Club<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We thank the following entities for their generous support in providing supplies, tools, equipment and personnel to ensure a successful event:<\/p>\n<p>Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation<\/p>\n<p>County of Lehigh<\/p>\n<p>Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful<\/p>\n<p>PennDOT Maintenance District 5-3<\/p>\n<p>Salisbury Township<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>**********<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friends of the Allentown <\/strong>is an independent \u00a7 501 (c) (3) organization which works to increase use and enjoyment of Allentown\u2019s parks, foster stewardship of the environment and city parks, provide volunteer opportunities, and promote recreation programs and outdoor learning.<br \/>\nInformation provided by:<br \/>\nKaren El-Chaar, Executive Director<br \/>\nFriends of the Allentown Parks<br \/>\ninfo@allentownparks.org<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; 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