Parks & Recreation Emmaus PA
Park Rates | Field Schedule/Guidelines
The Parks and Recreation Commission was established in 1957 and monitors all parks and recreation activities within the Borough of Emmaus. The Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Committee of Borough Council. Commission members serve on a voluntary basis. The Commission performs its work in an in-depth specialized manner, following guidelines set forth by Borough Council and recommends actions and rulings for approval by Borough Council.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is a nine member panel, eight of which are residents of the Borough of Emmaus, and one member who need not be a resident of the Borough of Emmaus, but who is a representative of the East Penn School District.
There are
currently seven permanent subcommittees of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Planning, Budgeting and Finance
- Entertainment Programs
- Fund Raising
- Publicity
- Historical
- Recreation Programs
- Facilities and Maintenance
Emmaus Community Park
Emmaus Community Park is the largest park in the borough park system.
The Park offers:
- Covered picnic pavilions
- Walking trail
- Baseball / softball fields during spring & summer
- Legion baseball tournaments
- Swimming pool (in season) with a newly erected slide
- Summer Concerts in the Park
- Volleyball / basketball courts
- Midget football in the fall
- Soccer field
- Playground equipment
Directions:
From Routes I-78 & 309 exit onto Route 29 South (Cedar Crest Blvd).
Go 3.1 miles and turn left onto Chestnut Street. At the Pizza Hut, make
a right onto South 10th Street. At the next stop sign make a right onto
Pennsylvania Ave. Go six blocks to yellow flashing light, bare right at
light. Park is on your right.
Park/Pool Rules & Map
Map (PDF)
Boroline Park
A hidden
gem of a park lies on the eastern edge of Emmaus. Found in the Stryer section
east of Dalton St,
bounded by Mountain Blvd
to the north and Alpine St. to the south, Borough Line
Park is a quiet escape
from a busy area. An adequate parking lot with adjacent bathrooms lies off of
Alpine St. near the dead end. The park features a well-maintained baseball
field, tennis courts, and basketball courts for active participants. For those
more inclined to relax, there is a large grassy picnic area and a pavilion that
can be reserved. The young at heart will enjoy the winding paved path and
playground. Attached to the park is the Wildlands Conservancy’s South mountain
Preserve. This natural area provides hiking and biking trails, areas for
wildlife study and a great view of the Lehigh Valley.
Whatever your outdoor pursuit, Borough line Park has the facilities to provide
for an enjoyable visit.
The Park offers:
- Baseball / softball fields spring through fall
- Picnic pavilions
- Tennis Courts
- National Softball Association events several times throughout the spring and summer
- Playground equipment
Directions:
From routes I78 & 309 exit onto Lehigh Street (Exit #18). Go south
on Lehigh Street towards Emmaus. At the South Mall light make a left
onto SW 33rd Street. At stop sign turn right onto Dalton Street. Go
down six streets and turn left onto Alpine Street. Park is on your left
at dead end.
Lions Field
The Park offers:
- Baseball / softball fields spring through fall
- Playground equipment
Directions:
From Route 29 south, make a left onto North Street (at Emmaus High
School). At next stop, continue straight onto Harrison Street. At next
stop turn right onto North 6th Street. Go straight at next stop sign.
Make your first right onto Ridge Street. Park is on your right.
Coming from Allentown on Lehigh Street make a right onto Harrison Street (at East Penn Bank). Continue to stop sign at North 6th Street and turn left. Go straight at next stop sign. Make your first right onto Ridge Street. Park is on your right.
Williams Street / Kiwanis Fields
The Park offers:
- Baseball / softball fields spring through fall with lights for evening games
- National Softball Association events several times throughout the spring and summer
- Basketball courts
- Ice Skating (weather permitting)
- Playground equipment
Directions:
From I78, take exit 18 and go south on Lehigh Street towards Emmaus. At
the 7th or 8th traffic light (depending on which exit you get off of
I78), turn right onto Ridge Street. For Williams Street field, make 1st
right onto Williams Street. Parking lot on left. For Kiwanis field,
continue 1/2 block and field is on your right.
Cintas (formerly RUS)
The Park offers:
- Main field baseball / softball spring through fall
- Small Soccer field behind the main field
- Knauss Homestead
- Emmaus Commemorative Garden
Directions:
From routes I78 & 309 exit onto Lehigh Street (Exit #18). Go south
on Lehigh Street towards Emmaus. At the South Mall light make a left
onto SW 33rd Street. At stop sign turn right onto Dalton Street. Go
approximately 1 mile and make a left into Cintas Uniform Company.
Fields are behind Cintas.
Furnace Dam
The Park offers:
- Pavilions with picnic tables
- Playground equipment
- Volleyball court
- Fishing (Stocked Pond)
Directions:
From Routes I-78 & 309 exit onto Route 29 South (Cedar Crest Blvd).
Go 3.1 miles and turn left onto Chestnut Street. At the Pizza Hut, make
a right onto South 10th Street. At stop sign continue straight on South
10th Street. Go 2 1/2 blocks and park is on your left.
Klines Lane
The Park offers:
- Soccer/ Field Hockey fields
South Fourth Street
The Park offers:
- Baseball / softball fields spring through fall
- National Softball Association events several times throughout the spring and summer
Directions:
From I78, take exit 18 and go south on Lehigh Street towards Emmaus.
Continue straight. Lehigh Street turns into Main Street. At the town
Triangle, make a left onto South Fourth Street. Continue straight to
the end. Make a left onto Fairview Street, which leads to the parking
lot.
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