ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Resources are being made available for City of Allentown residents on July 16-17 as officials monitor weather conditions.
Pools
City pools will be open from 12 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday to residents and season pass holders only as capacity allows, at no cost.
Address verification will be required.
- Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St.
- Irving Pool, 731 N. Irving St.
- Mack Pool, 1901 Mack Blvd.
Public Air-Conditioned Buildings
The following buildings will be open for anyone in need of air conditioning. The need is especially important for older adults.
- Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Cumberland Gardens Community, Room 501, E. Cumberland St. 3:30 -7 p.m. (subject to change)
- Executive Education Charter School, 555 Union Blvd. (please use the Union Blvd entrance) 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 Elm St. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (please enter through the doors facing the parking lot)
- PPL Center Lobby, 701 Hamilton St., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (enter through the Main WFMZ Gate sliding doors)
Spray Parks
City spray parks are open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. There is no cost to use the spray parks.
- Bucky Boyle Park, 10 Pump Pl.
- Old Fairgrounds, 5th St. between Gordon & Liberty St.
- Valania Park, 531 Union St.
Water Curtains
Cooling stations operated by the Allentown Fire Department will be available from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Roosevelt Park 271 Camp St
- Jordan Park 1001 N 6th St
- Union Terrace Soccer Fields across from UT Elementary
A reminder that City ordinance prohibits people from swimming or bathing in creeks or waterways within City parks, which presents both maintenance and safety concerns.
