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Friends of the Allentown parks conducts various programs in the parks. The Green Fund has to do specifically with plants. Here you can choose any aspect or program you wish to support.
Welcome to the Friends of the Allentown Parks
Allentown’s green spaces belong to all of us — and together, we keep them thriving.
From the shaded trails of Cedar Beach to the open fields of Fountain Park, Allentown’s parks are where neighbors become friends, kids discover nature, and our community comes alive. The Friends of the Allentown Parks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, improving, and celebrating every corner of our city’s park system.
What We Do
We work hand-in-hand with the City of Allentown to go beyond what municipal budgets alone can accomplish. Through volunteer programs, fundraising, and community advocacy, we help fund park improvements, organize clean-up days, plant trees, restore natural habitats, and bring events and programming to the parks you love.
Get Involved
You don’t have to be a park expert to make a difference — you just have to care.
Volunteer — Join one of our seasonal workdays and get your hands in the dirt alongside fellow park lovers. Run one of our summer programs and bring your passion to the park.
Donate — Every dollar goes directly toward projects that make Allentown’s parks cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for everyone.
Stay Connected — Sign up for our newsletter to hear about upcoming events, new projects, and ways to get involved.
Why Parks Matter
Parks reduce stress, improve health, connect neighbors, and give children room to grow. In a city as vibrant as Allentown, our parks are not a luxury — they are the living heart of our neighborhoods. When we invest in parks, we invest in each other.
Friends of Allentown Parks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Friends of the Allentown Parks Mission Statement:
Friends of the Allentown Parks champions vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable parks by connecting people to nature, recreation, and community through impactful education, engaging events, and strategic partnerships that create meaningful experiences for all residents. In partnership with the City of Allentown and local organizations, we expand opportunities for every resident to enjoy, learn, and connect in our parks.
Support the Growth and Beauty of Allentown's Parks
Your generous donation to the Friends of the Allentown Parks Green Fund helps maintain and enhance the natural beauty of our community's cherished green spaces. Every contribution directly supports the purchase of trees, bushes, flowers, and landscaping materials that make our parks vibrant, welcoming places for all residents to enjoy.
The Green Fund represents an outsized opportunity for you to make a real difference in our beautiful park system.
We’re excited to share a new community partnership that brings hands-on science learning directly to Allentown’s parks!
Friends of The Allentown Parks has joined Da Vinci Science Center as a Community Connect Member, launching a new initiative where Science Center educators bring live science shows to camps and community events in parks throughout the city.
Da Vinci Science Center is a national award-winning non-profit science center that has been bringing science to life and lives to science for 30 years. With our exciting new downtown Allentown location, Da Vinci Science Center experiences make science fun and approachable, helping to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the wonders of science. To learn more about our programs, visit davincisciencecenter.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
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Friends of the Allentown Parks Names New Executive Director
We're thrilled to welcome Rosaria Stoops as our new Executive Director! A lifelong local resident and avid user of our park system, Rosaria brings over 20 years of fundraising experience and a proven track record in strategic planning. Her involvement on local and national boards adds valuable perspective as she aims to re-energize Friends of Allentown Parks. Rosaria's deep community roots and extensive nonprofit expertise make her the ideal leader to take our organization to new heights. Join us in giving her a warm welcome!
You can reach Rosaria at Rstoops@allentownparks.org
Kelly Denny Stoops Memorial Scholarship Fund
This July marked 10 years since we lost Kelly Denny Stoops, whose passion for students and education in the Allentown Area touched countless lives. To honor her memory and continue her mission, we've established the Kelly Denny Stoops Memorial Scholarship Fund.
This scholarship covers those essential "extra items" that students need to pursue education beyond high school – the tools that can make the difference between struggling and succeeding.
We're proud to share that our very first recipient is a first-generation college student who starts classes this Thursday and needed a laptop to begin their educational journey. Thanks to Kelly's legacy and your generosity, they're equipped for success.
Kelly believed every student deserved the chance to reach their full potential. Help us continue her work by supporting future students who need that extra boost to achieve their dreams.
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MEMBERSHIP
Memberships makes possible the projects that Friends of the Allentown Parks undertakes, including educational programming, volunteer projects, and park improvements.
EVENTS
Check back often - we host cleanups, nature walks, family days, and community gatherings throughout the year.