We are hosting this luncheon to celebrate and honor the dedicated individuals and groups who make Allentown’s parks vibrant, beautiful, and welcoming spaces for our entire community.

This gathering is our opportunity to express gratitude, recognize exceptional contributions, and strengthen the bonds within our parks community. Together, we’ve transformed green spaces into gathering places—areas where families create memories, neighbors connect, and nature thrives in the heart of our city.

As we share a meal and celebrate these achievements, we also look forward to the future, inspired by the collective dedication that continues to make Allentown’s parks a source of pride and joy for generations to come.

Honorees: 

Friends of the Parks Award:
Barbara Bigelow,
 Allentown Rotary Member and Philanthropist
Learn More about Barbara Bigelow

Parks Stewardship Award
The Clean Team Workforce, a program of the Allentown Rescue Mission since 2008
Learn more about The Clean Team 

Donation Tiers: 

Read about our event donation tiers, all of which keep the work going.
See the document as a pdf.

December 18, noon at Cedar Crest College, $80 per person

Throughout the year, countless volunteers, donors, community partners, and park advocates have given their time, talent, and resources to enhance our green spaces. They’ve planted gardens, organized cleanups, led educational programs, maintained trails, and championed initiatives that ensure our parks remain accessible and treasured by all.