The Lehigh Valley is home to many fabulous parks and playgrounds. Here are our top 10 picks, in no particular order, for the area in and around Allentown. Be sure to stay in the loop with the kid-friendly events and activities happening in and around Allentown by signing up for Macaroni Kid Allentown's free weekly newsletter here!
1. Cedar Beach
2600 Parkway Blvd. Allentown, PA 18104
Cedar Beach features a giant playground (1,900 square feet!) that offers unique activities for kids including a rock climbing wall, a rope spider web and electronic puzzles. It’s also the largest handicap-accessible playground in the region.
8935 Breinigsville Rd. Breinigsville, PA 18031
This large playground area is themed with ships and forts and best suited for elementary age and younger. There is plenty of play space, as well as two large pavilions, for hours of fun!
440 E. Main St. Kutztown, PA 19530
Kutztown features a shaded park with brand new, state-of-the-art playground equipment (installed during the summer of 2015) and a large covered sandbox.
4. The Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park
1151 Mosser Rd. Trexlertown, PA 18031
This beautiful park features a variety of nature trails and is the perfect place for a bike ride with the kids. There is also a large sandbox and a picnic area.
1401 Shimerville Rd. Emmaus, PA 18049
The playground is located within the Emmaus Community Park, and is a well-kept, larger facility. Located right next to the community pool and arts pavilion, there is something for everyone in the family.
6. Grange Park
360 Grange Rd. Allentown, PA 18104
This modern and cheerful playground is perfect for creative play. In addition to the playground, families can enjoy walking trails and adjacent sports fields. Future development plans include a splash park, tennis and basketball courts!
17 Pump Pl. Allentown, PA 18102
There are three different play areas at Bucky Boyle Park, but it’s most popular for the spray park with water play. Perfect for a hot, summer day!
8. Quarry Park
3400 Brookside Rd., Macungie 18062
This park has two playground areas to accommodate different developmental levels, plenty of swings and a large pavilion. Bring a ball to play in the adjacent sports fields!
9. Lone Lane
30 Lone Lane, Allentown PA
This playground not only offers a great play area, but a large open grassy area for free play as well!
50 S Poplar St, Macungie, PA 18062
The playground located within the Macungie Memorial Park offers different areas for different ages and abilities. There are specialslides for toddlers and twisty slides for the bigger kids!
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