[Adopted 12-11-2010 by Ord. No. 14758 (Article 400 of the 1962 Codified Ordinances)]
The purpose of this article is to establish a fee schedule for permits issued by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
This article shall be applicable to the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Bureau of Parks and the Bureau of Recreation and the Municipal Golf Course.
The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Finance of the City of Allentown shall recommend to City Council reasonable fees from time-to-time as required for the operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. Fees for permits shall be sufficient to reimburse the City for costs involved in issuing permits and administration thereof. All fees and other monies received shall be paid over to Finance as directed or required by the Director of the Department of Finance.
[Amended 3-6-2003 by Ord. No. 14063; 3-3-2005 by Ord. No. 14269; 5-4-2006 by Ord. No. 14386; 12-5-2018 by Ord. No. 15501; 12-4-2019 by Ord. No. 15580; 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15655; 1-4-2023 by Ord. No. 15864; 5-15-2024 by Ord. No. 16018; 12-18-2024 by Ord. No. 16086]
Season Rates
Resident season pass (7-day)
$1,550
Resident season pass (5-day)
$1,250
Nonresident season pass (7-day)
$1,800
Nonresident season pass (5-day)
$1,450
Junior resident (7-day)
$400
Junior nonresident (7-day)
$550
Daily Tickets
Riding
Walking
Weekday 18-hole resident
$45
$28
Weekday 18-hole nonresident
$48
$31
Weekday 18-hole nonresident senior
$45
$28
Weekday 18-hole resident senior
$42
$25
Weekday 18-hole twilight nonresident
$46
$29
Weekday 18-hole twilight resident
$43
$26
Weekday/weekend 18-hole junior
$39
$20
Weekday winter
$46
$29
Weekend 18-hole
$60
$43
Weekend 18-hole twilight (after 2 p.m.)
$48
$31
Weekend winter
$48
$31
18-hole specials
$35
$30
Weekday 9-hole nonresident
$31
$22
Weekday 9-hole nonresident senior
$28
$19
Weekday 9-hole resident
$28
$19
Weekday 9-hole resident senior
$25
$16
Weekday/weekend 9-hole junior
$19
$10
Weekend 9-hole
$32
$23
Cart Rentals
Mandatory carts on weekends until 11:00 a.m.
Cart rental, 18-hole (per person)
$21
9 holes, single (per person)
$11
Weekend walking fee before 11:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays
$8
Driving Range
Medium bucket
$8
Large bucket
$11
Jumbo bucket
$14
Discount
Active or retired military discount
(Military ID must state active or retired)
10%
[Amended 3-6-2003 by Ord. No. 14063; 3-3-2005 by Ord. No. 14268; 6-6-2005 by Ord. No. 14290; 12-21-2006 by Ord. No. 14458; 3-14-2018 by Ord. No. 15430; 12-5-2018 by Ord. No. 15501; 12-4-2019 by Ord. No. 15582]
A. 
Swimming pools rates.
[Amended 5-15-2024 by Ord. No. 16017]
Swimming Pools Rates
DAILY ADMISSION RATES
Resident
Daily resident rate at Irving Pool
$2
Daily resident rate at Mack and Jordan Pools (4–59)
$4
Daily resident rate at Cedar Pool (4–59)
$6
Daily resident senior citizen (60+) rate at Irving Pool
$1
Daily resident veteran/active military rate at Irving Pool
$1
Daily resident senior citizen (60+) rate at Cedar, Mack, and Jordan Pools
$2
Daily resident veteran/active military rate at Cedar, Mack, and Jordan Pools
$2
Daily rate for children under 3
Free
Nonresident
Daily nonresident rate at Irving Pool
$4
Daily nonresident rate Mack and Jordan Pools (4–59)
$8
Daily nonresident rate Cedar Pool (4–59)
$12
Daily nonresident senior citizen (60+) rate at Irving Pool
$2
Daily nonresident veteran/active military rate at Irving Pool
$2
Daily nonresident senior citizen (60+) rate at Cedar, Jordan and Mack Pools
$4
Daily nonresident veteran/active military rate Cedar Jordan and Mack Pools
$4
Daily rate for children under 3
Free
SEASON PASS RATES
Resident
Resident season pass (4–59)
$75
Resident veteran/active military season pass
$25
Resident senior pass (60+)
$25
Resident family season pass
$200
Resident family season pass additional child
$25
Nonresident
Nonresident season pass (4–59)
$150
Nonresident veteran/active military season pass
$50
Nonresident senior season pass (60+)
$50
Nonresident family season pass
$400
Nonresident family season pass, additional child
$50
PROGRAMMING FEES
Resident
Group swimming lessons (per session)
$50
Private swimming lessons (per lesson)
$25
Junior Lifeguarding Course
$75
ARC Lifeguarding Certification Course
$200
Nonresident
Group swimming lessons (per session)
$100
Private swimming lessons (per lesson)
$50
Junior Lifeguarding Course
$150
ARC Lifeguarding Certification Course
$400
B. 
Facility rental fees.
[Amended 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15656]
Facility Rental Fees
Resident
2-hour private group rental (1 to 25 people)
$500
2-hour private group rental (26 to 50 people)
$750
2-hour private group rental (51 to 75 people)
$1,000
2-hour private group rental (76 to 100 people)
$1,250
Nonresident
2-hour private group rental (1 to 25 people)
$750
2-hour private group rental (26 to 50 people)
$1,000
2-hour private group rental (51 to 75 people)
$1,250
2-hour private group rental (76 to 100 people)
$1,500
Baseball/Softball/Soccer Fields
Field rental tournament fees
$200 per field per day
C. 
Baseball fields.
[Amended 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15656]
Baseball Fields
Game
$40
Per-day rental
$100
2 fields at same complex/day
$175
3 fields at same complex/day
$250
4 fields at same complex/day
$325
D. 
Basketball courts.
[Amended 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15656]
Basketball Courts
Game
$25
Per-day rental
$90
2 courts at same complex/day
$175
3 courts at same complex/day
$250
4 courts at same complex/day
$325
E. 
Football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey fields.
Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey Fields
Game
$25
Per-day rental
$120
2 fields at the same complex/day
$210
F. 
Lights at all facilities.
Lights - All Facilities
Daily
$40
G. 
Picnic groves and pavilions.
Picnic Groves and Pavilions
Allentown residents
$75
Organization, business, nonresidents
$150
H. 
Racquetball, handball and pickleball courts.
Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball Courts
Per court per day
$25
2 courts per day at same complex
$35
3 courts per day at same complex
$55
4 courts per day at same complex
$70
I. 
Roller hockey, Jordan Meadows.
Roller Hockey - Jordan Meadows
Game
$25
Per-day rental
$65
J. 
Volleyball courts.
[Amended 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15656]
Volleyball Courts
Per court per day
$25
2 courts at same complex per day
$35
3 courts at same complex per day
$55
4 courts at same complex per day
$70
K. 
Adult sports league team entry fees.
[Amended 5-15-2024 by Ord. No. 16017]
Adult sports league team entry fees
$300
L. 
Youth sports league team entry fees.
Youth Sports League Team Entry Fees
Team entry fee (Certified A-youth member)
$200
Team entry fee (independents/inside Allentown)
$300
Team entry fee (independents/outside Allentown)
$450
Additional team (Certified A-youth member)
$100
Additional team (independents/inside Allentown)
$150
Additional team (independents/outside Allentown)
$225
M. 
Dixon Street Dog Park membership fees.
Dixon Street Dog Park Membership Fees
Resident, annual membership
Free
Nonresident, annual membership
$25
N. 
Exemptions. These fees may be waived by the Mayor and/or the Mayor's designee.
[Amended 6-2011 by Ord. No. 14895]
Rate
Forfeits
First forfeit
$25
Second forfeit (by same team)
$75
Third forfeit (by same team)
$100 and league suspension
Ineligible Player(s)
Each game player participated
$100 and forfeiting each game
Incomplete Roster
Each incomplete roster
$25
Missing League Meetings
All teams must be represented at league meetings
$25
[Amended 12-2-2015 by Ord. No. 15245; 8-2-2017 by Ord. No. 15388; 11-19-2020 by Ord. No. 15656; 5-15-2024 by Ord. No. 16017; 12-4-2024 by Ord. No. 16074]
Failure to remove signage within 3 business days
$25, per sign per day
Damage or destruction of grass, fields, roadways, pathways, or any City-owned property
Equipment, material and labor costs to repair
Fastening an object to any tree, shrub, natural amenity
$25 per occurrence
Block party application for permit
$25
Special event applications fee
$300 for large scale events (1,000 or more attendees), $100 for small scale events (999 attendees or less)
No Parking Signs (pick up and pay at Allentown Parking Authority, posted by event organizer)
Refer to Allentown Parking Authority fee structure
Clean up after an event
Equipment, material plus labor costs
Vendor fees
Food Vendors $150, Merchandise $75, Resource $0. May be waived at the discretion of Mayor or designee for City-run events
Sweeper truck
Equipment plus labor costs
Barricades (include on event map barricade dropoff sites)
$12 each for delivery and pickup at event plus labor
Traffic Cones (include on event map traffic Cone drop off sites)
$5 each for delivery and pickup at event plus labor
Street closure (dump truck OR Mifram)
From the start of street closure to end of street closure, equipment plus labor cost
Replacement fee for barricades
Equipment cost to replace
Replacement fee for traffic cones
Equipment cost to replace
Late fee for event application, if approved by Mayor or designee (between 30 to 89 days before event. Less than 30 days not accepted)
$250
Recycling and trash pickup after an event
Equipment, material and labor costs
Replacement fee for clear stream containers or trash or recycling supplies
Equipment cost to replace
Rental of light towers
Equipment and labor costs for delivery and pickup at event
Band trailer rental fee
$850 per day within City
Easter egg hunts
Special event application fee waived; however fees for pavilions, fields, street closures and all other event requirements must be followed including certificate of liability insurance
Police and EMS, fire, public works, health, parks maintenance
Billed separately by Department
[Added 2-19-2021 by Ord. No. 15674]
Whenever a credit card is used by a consumer to pay for Parks and Recreation Department offerings (i.e., concessions/daily admissions/memberships/facility rental fees/registrations), a convenience fee of 3% of the total due will be added to the transaction to offset the costs of facilitating the credit card transaction.