Northampton County's Parks, Trails and Open Space system consists of 18-county-owned parks, trails and conservation lands that highlight ridges, rivers, forest and farmlands. The Parks & Recreation Division is responsible for the maintenance, management, improvement and development of the County's 2,035-acre park system as well as grounds maintenance at Gracedale, the Human Services Complex and the County Government Center. Our parks offer active and passive recreational opportunities for everyone. We also develop and deliver community outdoor recreation and environmental education programs for the public, and develop and implement conservation projects in our County Parks.
Northampton County Parks & Trails are open to the public. Limited group sizes of less than 25 people for pavilions are in place until the County turns to the "Green Phase". Playgrounds have limited structures open to comply with 6-15 feet of social distancing.
Pavilion Rental Reservations - If a reservation cannot be met due to the restrictions in placed due to the COVID-19 epidemic, refunds are available upon written request.
Explore all Parks in Northampton County by categories:
*2020 Grant Opportunities - Due by 3 pm, April 30, 2020 by electronic submission only by the date and time*
- Land Preservation projects are on an open grant round monthly throughout the year
- All other projects, application timeline
- Application grant round opens – March 4, 2020
- Grant workshop – March 25, 2020 at 9 am-11:30 am *will be conducted via Zoom teleconference
- Grant Workshop Presentation can be found here
- Application grant round close – April 30, 2020 by 3 pm - electronic submission only will be accepted by the date and time; no hard copies
Eligible applicants include: Municipalities and Council of Governments in Northampton County, non-profit organizations, and institutions of Higher Education. Eligible projects need to be consistent with the Action Plan and Goals established in the Livable Landscapes – An Open Space Plan for Northampton County and be consistent with other regional and local plans.
Eligible applicants can apply for a grant that falls within any topic area(s) that best fits your project. The categories include:
- Land Preservation including fee simple acquisition or conservation easement of critical habitat, natural areas, agricultural lands, forest, and land threatened by development
- Ecological Restoration including riparian buffers, stream stabilization and habitat improvements, native grass & wildflower meadows, rain gardens, and climate change adaptations
- Planning, Education, and Outreach to adopt environmental regulations to protect natural resources, open space, riparian corridors, greenways, & trails
- Municipal Park Development and Rehabilitation of recreation and trails, with green infrastructure, best management practices, and stormwater management strategies
GRANT INFORMATION:
The Livable Landscapes Grant Application - Appendix I can be found here
The Livable Landscapes Grant Guidelines can be found here
Livable Landscapes Appendix II - Supplemental Information
Livable Landscapes Appendix IV - Grant Application Checklist can be found here
UPDATED 2020 Livable Landscapes Grant Opportunity Instructions can be found here *revised 3/24/2020
UPDATED 2020 Livable Landscapes Grant Application Announcement can be found here
Livable Landscapes An Open Space Plan for Northampton County can be found here
GRANT REMINDERS:
- Grant Applications are due April 30, 2020 by 3 PM
- Refer to and complete Appendix IV - Grant Application Checklist of all documentation to be submitted with a grant application
- Refer to Appendix II - Supplemental Information of all documentation to be submitted with a grant application; a thorough narrative (up to three pages) of all items listed in 1. Project Narrative/Scope of Work
- Submit electronically, the completed application with all supplemental information and attachements via email to sacevedo@northamptoncounty.org
- Sherry Acevedo, Conservation Coordinator
Northampton County Division of Parks & Recreation
Louise W. Moore County Park
151 Country Club Road
Easton, PA 18045
sacevedo@northamptoncounty.org
Please run through the grass, smell the flowers, hug the trees, sing to the birds, relax on the benches... and remember to follow
Northampton County's Park Rules and Regulations.
Northampton County is a hub for major trail systems such as the Nor-Bath Trail, D&L Trail, September 11th National
Memorial Trail and Liberty-Water Gap Trail connecting to over 300-miles of land and water trails. For more regional information about trails throughout the Lehigh Valley, please visit THE LINK.
Recreation & Conservation Partners:
The Parks & Recreation Division works with a number of local partner groups, who provide expertise and support to use the parks as venues for large regional events that promote Northampton County, support the parks and improve the quality of life in Northampton County:
