Welcome!

Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Bethlehem, New York to improve Bethlehem parks, recreational programming and their usership — by raising funds, organizing volunteers and increasing awareness.

This year, Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation has launched the "Sun-Safe Bethlehem" initiative to help everyone stay safe while enjoying our parks. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the root cause of most skin cancers. Anyone going out in the sun needs to take precautions against UV exposure. Friends has put together resources on our Practice Safe Sun page to help you keep your family safe all year round.

Visit a Town Park

Bethlehem has parks, a nature preserve and trails that offer activities like swimming, boating, hiking, playing sports or just lying around and enjoying nature. Whatever outdoor activities you are into, the Bethlehem parks have something for you!

Click here for more information on all the exciting activities the Bethlehem parks offer

Get Involved with the Friends of Bethlehem Parks

Get Involved

Curious about who the Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation are, or maybe you are looking to get involved? That's great! We are passionate about our parks and love it when people feel the same way. We would love to hear from you.

Thank You!

Lots of wonderful people and organizations have joined us on our journey of supporting the Bethlehem parks. Thanks — we couldn't do it without you!

Albany County Legislature
Bethlehem Business Women's Club
Bethlehem Garden Club
Bethlehem Micket Mantle
Brown & Weinraub
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Bryant Asset Management
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M&T Bank
Parks & Trails NY
Stewart's Holiday Match Fund
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Lyman's Logo

Founding Friends