South Whitehall Township Parks and Recreation

Look at these BEAUTIFUL ADOPT a TREES! Thank you again to all of the businesses and families that donated by Adopting and Decorating a Tree! Trees were purchased from Angel Tree Farms, who's proceeds are donated to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., and from our community partner Tall Timbers Nursery. See the full list of Adoptees who's generosity benefited SWT Recreation and the PCFLV!
Accent School of Dance
Brookside Childrens Early Education Centers (both Parkland & East Penn Locations!)
Parkland Community Library
Ironton Auto Body
Girl Scout Troop 6232
Jack's Fertilizers & JR Peters Laboratory, JR Peters
Duck Donuts
Spherion Lehigh Valley Spherion Staffing Solutions (Frassinelli Family)
Cub Scout Pack 1600
The Eltz Family
The Polt Family
The Posocco GraThe Posocco Grandchildren
Grandpa Lynch- family donated In Memory of
The Preston Family
Alexatos & Thanopoulos Family

We are loving all of these pictures from the Tree & Bridge Lighting Event and need to share more! Thank you again to all of our participants: Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11, Woodlawn Fire Department, Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Co., Cetronia Volunteer Fire Department, South Whitehall Township Police Department, Lehigh County Emergency Management, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Face Painting by Kim Einsla, Tootsee the Clown and Friends / Balloon Designs by Tootsee, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (Snoopy!), Boy Scout Troop 12, Cub Scout Pack 1600, Batch Microcreamery, BIG Poppa's Backyard BBQ, Studio West Dance Centre, Accent School of Dance, Lehigh Valley Martial Arts

What a magical night! We could not have asked for a better evening! Here are just a few shots from our Tree & Bridge Lighting Event tonight! Thank you to all who participated and attended!

Santa Runs are Coming! Below is all the information you need for Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11 Santa Run!

You're invited! We are excited to announce our first Municipal Open House! Wednesday, 12/13 from 4pm-6pm. Bring the family for some hot chocolate and cookies then learn about how staff can help residents and businesses AND how easy it is to make a difference in your community by joining one of our Board or Commissions!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We will accept Adopt a Tree donations until the end of the day Monday!
We have connected with Angel Tree Farms to help them with their mission to donate to families at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley! We will be purchasing our Adopt A Trees from Angel Farms, which means your donation to us will not only support your Community Programming, but will be a donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley! Please consider Adopting a Tree! https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/programs/adopt-a-holiday-tree

Angel Tree Farms Direct Donation Link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/79f8905a-44ac-4844-9724-ca32d6a0eebf?fbclid=IwAR2xJScTmnkZgK88JPpwOD-5LAtAjWx6U1caI0FTgy1bDeYvAsyUiW-FE4M

UPDATE: We have connected with Angel Tree Farms to help them with their mission to donate to families at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley! We will be purchasing our Adopt A Trees from Angel Farms, which means your donation to us will not only support your Community Programming, but will be a donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley! Please consider Adopting a Tree! https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/programs/adopt-a-holiday-tree

Angel Tree Farms Direct Donation Link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/79f8905a-44ac-4844-9724-ca32d6a0eebf?fbclid=IwAR2xJScTmnkZgK88JPpwOD-5LAtAjWx6U1caI0FTgy1bDeYvAsyUiW-FE4M

Our ADOPT A TREE PROGRAM always adds so much to our Tree and Bridge Lighting Event! Promote your Business or Organization to HUNDREDS of local families at our Tree and Bridge Lighting event. It's also a great team-building exercise! Families can Adopt a Tree and make memories decorating while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/.../adopt-a-holiday-tree for details.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you! (Deadline 11/17).

Today is Veterans Day, a day when we take time to honor military men and women who have served and are still serving America. The South Whitehall Township Police Department has 11 veterans employed. They are:

Navy
Lieutenant Stephen Brown - Master at Arms 2nd Class (2001-2005)

Army
Sergeant Andrew Gardo - Specialist (2002-2005)
Sergeant Colin Beaumont - Sergeant (2008-2016)
Detective Tyler Doherty - Captain (2011-2019)
Officer Alexi Santiago - Specialist (2014-2020)
Officer Matthew Carney - Staff Sergeant (2008-Present)
Officer Thomas Webb - Specialist (1992-1994)

Air Force
School Resource Officer Darvin Faust - Senior Airman (2001-2005)

Marine Corps
Sergeant George Hummel - Sergeant (1994-2002)
Sergeant Jason Grozier - Staff Sergeant (2000-2008)
School Resource Officer Thomas Bammer III - Corporal (1992-1996)

Our ADOPT A TREE PROGRAM always adds so much to our Tree and Bridge Lighting Event! Promote your Business or Organization to HUNDREDS of local families at our Tree and Bridge Lighting event. It's also a great team-building exercise! Families can Adopt a Tree and make memories decorating while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/.../adopt-a-holiday-tree for details.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you!

Join the fun TONIGHT with Drop-In Wiffleball! Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Cetronia Elem. School. For more details visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/programs/adult-wiffleball

IT'S ADOPT A TREE TIME! It's our favorite time of the year, where we fill Covered Bridge Park with beautiful lights and holiday cheer!😊 We invite SWT Families, Businesses and Organizations to Adopt a Tree! PROMOTE your Business or Organization, OR decorate a tree as a family and make amazing memories, all while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/programs/adopt-a-holiday-tree for details OR use the QR CODE on the Picture.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you!

IT'S ADOPT A TREE TIME! It's our favorite time of the year, where we fill Covered Bridge Park with beautiful lights and holiday cheer!😊 We invite SWT Families, Businesses and Organizations to Adopt a Tree! PROMOTE your Business or Organization, OR decorate a tree as a family and make amazing memories, all while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/programs/adopt-a-holiday-tree for details.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you!

*** FOUND DOG *** This adorable dog was found and SWTPD is trying to locate the owner. Please read the full post for more details. If you recognize this dog call the SWTPD at 610-398-0337. Thank you!

In response to recent reports of pets (specifically, dogs) running off-leash at Covered Bridge Park, new signs have been posted both in the park and the Greenway Trail entrance. Keeping a leash on pets is not only a long-standing park rule, but it is a State Law.
Please be mindful of all Park Rules as they are intended to keep the park enjoyable and safe for all visitors and their pets. 😊
Visit our Township website to view our message on this topic and to easily review our Ordinance and the Pennsylvania Leash Law. https://www.southwhitehall.com/.../Compo.../News/News/387/15

Greenawalds Fire/Rescue's Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest is this Saturday! See you there!

Thank you Wildlands Conservancy for the fun and educational Hoot Hike! Thank you to the 50 registrants who came out and asked great questions before hitting the trail to find more owls in the park!

We are so excited for the Halloween Spooktacular is THIS FRIDAY 10/20 from 5pm-8pm at Covered Bridge Park! We can't wait to see your costumes! Still want to Decorate a car and promote your business/organization? REGISTER ONLINE AT https://southwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Click Programs, scroll to the Halloween Spooktacular and complete the registration form!

Fall Family Owl "Hoot Hike" and Animal Presentation THIS THURSDAY 10/19! One hour of fun for only $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents! Register here https://southwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Home
Learn about the awesome world of owls in a presentation then hit the trail to look for wild owls at Covered Bridge Park. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Presented by: The Wildlands Conservancy
Thursday, October 19th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
At Covered Bridge Park Pavilion #1 (2466 Wehr Mill Road)
$5/person, $10 for non-residents. Register at: https://southwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Home See less

Looking for a way to get involved and have your voice heard? South Whitehall Township has several Board and Commission Vacancies. For more information visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/Home/Components/News/News/383/15

Fall fest is in full effect and the rain is holding off! Come join us! Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce

FALL FEST UPDATE: We are on for Saturday, but due to the rain, we will not have inflatables or a hay ride. We WILL have a face painter, kids crafts under the pavilion, food, music, and of course craft vendors! Join us tomorrow 10/7 from 11am- 3pm. Thank you to these amazing South Whitehall Businesses for generously Sponsoring this event! Halloran Mechanical, Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center, Crooked Row Farm!

Don't miss the fun at Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7th! Kids Inflatables sponsored by Halloran Mechanical, Hay Rides by our own Public Works, Kids Crafts, Face Painting, amazing Craft Vendors, food music and more!

The draft South Whitehall Township Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan is now available for viewing and public comment. This plan sets the broad-based goals and recommendations to fulfill the Township’s park and recreation vision for the next ten years. This plan undertook an extensive public engagement process over the past two years, including over 700 responses in public surveys! Click here to view the plan.