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Monocacy Park
100 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States
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Monocacy Park

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Mi
Review №1

We came here to take Christmas family/ engagement photos and this place is simply beautiful. The stonework and stairs are timeless and the bridges and waterfall is beautiful. Its a great place to take a walk or take photos or just have some family time out doors.

El
Review №2

Have fun going fishing and feeding the Ducks but then I seen a sign not to feed them bread so I went out and bought dry corn and great it up and throw it at them and they eat it very fun with my kids and the friends

Ge
Review №3

A beautiful and sometimes overlooked gem in Bethlehem. It has a quiet charm to it and is truly unlike any other park in the area with its little waterfall and winding creek. Perfect picnic spot with lots of shade. People can sometimes park on the only road to the back parking lot and that can be annoying, but overall its always a pleasure.

Hu
Review №4

Really cool place to go on a walk with some friends or that special someone. Lots of areas for picnicking, reading, or just relaxing. Plenty of parking nearby as well. Definitely check out creak by the bridge!

St
Review №5

Is a beautiful place to go and relax. And just to be with your thoughts great for mindfulness and exercise.

Vi
Review №6

Its a beautiful property that would make a gorgeous backdrop for a photoshoot. Its clean and has multiple spots for picnicking

Mo
Review №7

Beautiful and historic. Very well maintained and gives you the tranquility of mindfulness with convenience of proximity to the city. Highly recommended

Br
Review №8

First time visiting. It was nice and clean. My son and I enjoyed seeing the trout in the creek.

No
Review №9

It is so gorgeous! It is usually well kept and beautiful. The only issue that we had a few days ago is hurricanes (well, tropical storms by the time they reach here). The water can, and has, demolished plants and wildlife, however that is of no fault of the place itself as thats just nature.

Cl
Review №10

This is a great little park in the middle of Bethlehem. Fun to walk down the railroad tracks (watch out for the occasional train) to a great little spot overlooking Monocacy Creek.

Je
Review №11

Gorgeous gem right here! Dont miss a rare look at history and beauty all in one! Bring a picnic lunch!

Gr
Review №12

Great park! We bring Luther here all the time and he loves it. Lots of dogs with good responsible owners. So much fun to watch the dogs doge it up.

Gr
Review №13

Nice comfortable place to hang out and have a stroll with the family

Mi
Review №14

This is such a beautiful park, its only .2 miles from where I live and I love coming here during the spring, summer and fall seasons. You can walk on the paved walk way all the way to the rail road tracks across the street on the other side of the park which has a nature trail.

Ch
Review №15

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful, peaceful place

fe
Review №16

My son and i love it is so close but the feeling is that you are in the middle of the jungle.

Ci
Review №17

One of my favorite places since I was a kid..

Mo
Review №18

Easy trails and good scenery

Ch
Review №19

Nice little park with creeks and a waterfall as well as Trails. Perfect for picnicking or just relaxing by the Stream.

Ni
Review №20

I went there this afternoon with my family and had Wawa hoagies. When pandemic is over, DONT GO TO THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY IN VIRGINIA! This place is better than that and the Turkey Trail. Great job Monocacy Park!

An
Review №21

Beautiful environment

Am
Review №22

In love with this place, great to spend a peaceful time

Am
Review №23

Beautiful nature and convenient place to meet a friend to socially distance visit!

A
Review №24

Decent walking trail, too many people smoking along the way

Li
Review №25

Nice and clean but what happened to the wading and walking down the dam steps NO FAIR NO FUN

Sh
Review №26

Very relaxing park the water fall is the Best feature love it

Tr
Review №27

Beautiful local park. People enjoy fishing, picnics and walking. Plenty of geese and ducks.

Mi
Review №28

Known park since a kid beautiful staircase waterfall

Bi
Review №29

Nice park,pavilions for picnics. Creek runs through it very nice place.

As
Review №30

Beautiful park, has a fantasy feel at times

Jo
Review №31

Love this place. Since childhood in the 60s feeding the ducks.Waterfalls always my favorite!!!

Pe
Review №32

Always a great place to leisurely walk, sit and eat and most of all look at the waterfall!

pr
Review №33

The place is quiet and lovely. It has geese and has a creek running through. There are tables for having food and sort of like a picnic. There are lots of trees and greenery. Overall a nice place to hangout in the afternoon

Jo
Review №34

Just another friendly day in the park

TO
Review №35

Nice and clean, for once no pot smokers in the pavilion, great spot to fish or just go for a walk.

Ar
Review №36

We were night fishing n caught some nice Brown n Rainbow trout n small catfish

ah
Review №37

Nice kinda historic small park .

Mi
Review №38

Gorgeous peaceful park to take a stroll in the shade of mature trees, and to visit with the ducks and geese!!!

Sc
Review №39

Good place to fish. Quiet.

Cm
Review №40

You would never expect this luscious green park buried in the Bethlehem countryside. So close to todays rat race.Quietly tucked away, it has the opportunity to let you take your lunch break here just to meditate & regain your sanity. Mother nature can be at its fullest bloom on any given summer day.

Mi
Review №41

It was so beautiful had a great experience

Ca
Review №42

The ground s are very well kept, the waterfall is very soothing to listen to. Do be careful for snakes.

Mz
Review №43

While working in that area I visited the park and its a beautiful quiet place

Ka
Review №44

Beautiful place! Came here when I was visiting Hotel Bethlehem I had to park the car to walk around!

Al
Review №45

A good place to spend a quiet time with the family.

Ja
Review №46

My dog absolutely loves swimming in the little creek.

Jo
Review №47

I always get my pizza and get there to enjoy it

Je
Review №48

Park is not as it was a few years back. It is not dirty but it is not well maintained. Was first choice a few years ago but now we will probably not return.

su
Review №49

Ive always love going to knock Monacacy Park. The paths are a little rough at places.Still able to navigate around the park just got to watch walking the steps around the waterfall. Its not very big part but it still gives you all the park qualities pass water flowing ducks loading squirrels running up trees rabbits running around. Birds fine to the trees. The waterfall is most beautiful thing of the park which of course its main attraction. I like the shape of the park since you cant get lost or misguided its a most part and circle layout.I love the smell of nature and the sounds that she makes a squirrels the birds the ducks O my.No Im employees to take care of me just mother nature watching over me.But I can tell that man does has it presents here since the trees are properly cut in the grasses trimmed as it should be. And the walkways are properly patched.Ive been going for 30 years and I still enjoy going there.

De
Review №50

Great place to spend time with the family

Re
Review №51

I really enjoyed walking around such a well maintained park. Hope to visit everytime I am in the area.

Mi
Review №52

Amazing place. Clean and right in the back yard.

Ja
Review №53

Beautiful scenery and nice area to walk, picnic, fish or just come for when you need peace and quiet.

Da
Review №54

Been going here all my life just as beautiful as ever, great place for family picnic or get together.Go fishing place also very nice place for wonderful photos.

Li
Review №55

My dog and I absolutely loved it here. Great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Im looking forward to going back!!

Lm
Review №56

I love this park, the scenery is beautiful, there is a small fall, a lot of geese and ducks, good environment, enjoy the walk here, nice and clean,I wish it will stay this way forever.

Li
Review №57

We went for a walk

Gi
Review №58

Nice place to go for a walk and relax.

Jo
Review №59

Beautiful place to spend with family

J
Review №60

Great for walking dogs (in the areas they are allowed)... However, the park must need more signage to alert other owners that their dogs must be leashed when on the trails.

Yv
Review №61

Small. No drainage not kept up well.

Di
Review №62

Enjoyable anytime of the day, from fishing, to grilling or just sitting around the water! Love love love it

Lo
Review №63

Its quiet and serene.

Ma
Review №64

A great little park to get away. Close to home and easy parking eveytime.

Pa
Review №65

Beautiful location pretty long trail, Bella(my bulldog) and I had alot of funPs. Dog park very close by

Am
Review №66

This is a very scenic park to go to with the waterfall and a pavilions the only thing I dont like it is truly not handicapped assessable with the walking path there are a lot of steps and the side that is handicapped accessible... Is really bumpy and doesnt need through the whole park I think the city should really look into making it more handicapped assessable so all can access this beautiful park

Ad
Review №67

Very nice place to visit.

Ma
Review №68

I have always loved this park! So much work has been put into making it even grander than before.. its just big enough with a natural beautiful setting and pavilions to boot for gatherings & BBQ!

Ro
Review №69

Beautiful place on both sides of the road. Located in a place you would never expect to find it. A beautiful hidden gem.

nu
Review №70

Quick trail to have some fresh air

Jo
Review №71

A good park to spend family time

Ri
Review №72

Amazing little park with neat architecture. It is fun to stand by the dam and watch as the trout try to jump up. Dams are pretty, but screw up anadromous fish species.

De
Review №73

One of the Best Park, Bethlehem. ..walk, relax, kids love it ..

Mr
Review №74

This place is awesome. I go here with my husband to sit back listen to the waterfall and joke around bout life. Its a very relaxing spot.

As
Review №75

Nice beautiful nature walk!

An
Review №76

Beautiful place my hangout back in the 70s

Sh
Review №77

Wish the town did a better job of keeping the picnic areas clean and free of graffiti.

Ja
Review №78

I have been going to the park since I was just a little kid, its beauty sits right in the middle of Bethlehem, solitude, peaceful, and tranquil are what comes to mind when I think of Monocacy Park.

Ch
Review №79

Love this Park! Beautiful, romantic. Love the waterfalls! My go to place to relax!

ma
Review №80

Peaceful, relaxing, touch with nature.

Ro
Review №81

Monocacy park is a relaxing place to visit.

Jo
Review №82

I like the nature trail side of the park

Su
Review №83

A bit of an oasis in the Lehigh Valley.

Te
Review №84

Great park plenty of parking, its a nice comfortable wali wether you go north or south

Sa
Review №85

A beautiful park with nice, old, stone pavilions. The waterfall is a nice place to lounge and the walking trails follow along the water. Will definitely return.

De
Review №86

Very relaxing place to go to take your mind off things. The falls are very calming .

Ed
Review №87

Good place for outdoor activities

Le
Review №88

It was great. We had a beautiful day. Just what we seniors need once in a while.

Ya
Review №89

Absolutely beautiful park.

Mi
Review №90

Nice and peaceful small waterfall restrooms

Ry
Review №91

Monday Park is great. This is where Musikfest is and also the start of Historical Bethlehem. Fishing is great. There are grills to cook for a family function.

Ri
Review №92

It was gorgeous, we took engagement photos for a couple and we were able to use the majority of the park.

Ma
Review №93

Quiet & peaceful...

B.
Review №94

This was one of the first park we get to visit when we moved to the area. The nature is amazing and the way the creek going through the wood is spectacular! It’s usually very quite place and I highly recommending it for clearing the mind and the soul from all the burdens that one can face during his day.Wonderful place!

Do
Review №95

I got married here!

Da
Review №96

One of the few parks that aint tainted by ghetto trash drinking 40s and smoking weed in front of children. This park is quiet and peaceful and nice. I hope it stays this way.

Ri
Review №97

Very beautiful. Loved the trails

Ti
Review №98

Excellent scenery and peace

Ki
Review №99

Have been going there since I was a child

St
Review №100

Love the spillway

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  • Address:100 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, United States
  • Phone:+1 610-865-7081
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–9pm
  • Tuesday:7am–9pm
  • Wednesday:7am–9pm
  • Thursday:7am–9pm
  • Friday:7am–9pm
  • Saturday:7am–9pm
  • Sunday:7am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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