The 12 Best Parks & Recreation
in Lehigh Valley

4.8 stars from 1,400-plus reviews. Between the paths, the lawns and the pond it covers most of the reasons you would go to a park at all.

1,200-plus reviews at 4.8 stars. The scale is the point: you can get a real walk in without leaving the grounds.

A 4.8 average, and the combination of creekside trail and picnic space makes it an easy default for an afternoon outdoors.

More than 2,000 Google reviews at 4.7 stars. Hard to beat if you want distance on foot or on a bike without driving out of the city.

Around 1,300 reviews at 4.7 stars. The museum, the boat ride and the trail together give you more to do than a straight walk.

4.7 stars across 1,200-plus reviews, and the pavilions make it a practical choice when you are organizing a group.

4.7 stars from more than 400 reviewers, with free lot and street parking at the trail. This is a proper hike rather than a stroll.

4.7 stars from 116 reviews. A change of pace from the usual park visit when you want an activity rather than a walk.

Only 20 Google reviews so far, but they average 4.9 stars. A quieter option than the city parks.

2,500-plus reviews at 4.6 stars. The pool and the courts make it more than a walking park, especially in summer.

361 reviews at 4.6 stars. Google marks it good for kids, and the museum gives a walk here a destination.

Over 1,000 Google reviews at 4.4 stars, and the trail access makes it a useful starting point for a longer ride.