RECREATION

Welcome to Bethel Park Recreation where a wide variety of classes and activities for all ages are offered throughout the year including fitness, sports, personal enrichment, and more! Summer camp programs for area youth are also held annually. There’s so much to explore in Recreation! To learn more, click on the images (links) below

Recreation Programs
Registering for Recreation Programs is simple and can be done online at https://bethelpark.recdesk.com/. Most program are offered at the Bethel Park Community Center! Complete Recreation program listings can be found in the Municipal quarterly publication, “Bethel Park Chronicles,” delivered directly to all Bethel Park resident homes via U.S. Mail in February, May, August, and December.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Bethel Park Community Center is home to many Bethel Park Recreation classes, activities, meetings and events. The center offers a 1/12 of a mile three-lane indoor walking track and a gymnasium (bring your own basketball). A membership or day pass is required for weekday evenings (after 3 p.m.) and weekend use of the walking track and gymnasium. Both can be purchased at our front desk. Before coming in to use the center, please check our open gym hours and facility policies.
For private formal/organized gatherings, the Community Center has several rooms, a catering kitchen, and a stage, which are available for rent. All facility rentals are reserved online.
SilverSneaker members can enjoy our various SilverSneakers exercise classes in our gymnasium and exercise studio. Check our calendar to see the scheduled classes or stop-in and grab a monthly paper schedule at the front desk.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bethel Park Recreation holds a variety of special events throughout the year for residents of all ages such as concerts, star parties, the annual Bethel Park Community Day & Parade each September, the winter Tree Lighting, and the Summer Spectacular featuring an amazing firework display! Follow us on our Facebook page, ‘Bethel Park Recreation & Community Center,’ to stay updated so you don’t miss a thing!
BETHEL PARK FARMERS’ MARKET & NO COOK TUESDAYS
The Recreation Department oversees the award-winning Bethel Park Farmers’ Market held on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. each May – September drawing thousands of guests each season at the South Park VIP Parking Lot off of Corrigan Drive. “No Cook Tuesdays” are held in the fall and early spring at the Bethel Park Community Center from 4-7 p.m. To keep up with the latest news on both, be sure to ‘like’ the Bethel Park Farmers’ Market on Facebook.
BETHEL PARK CHRONICLES
Complete Recreation program listings can be found in the Municipal quarterly publication, “Bethel Park Chronicles,” delivered directly to all Bethel Park resident homes and businesses via U.S. Mail in February, May, August, and December. To advertise in Chronicles, email heason@bethelparkpa.gov.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
With a mission to present a wide array of activities promoting an active lifestyle, educational development and community involvement, Bethel Park Recreation often partners with organizations such as local sports leagues, the Bethel Park School District, LifeSpan Senior Services, Bethel Park Community Foundation, and the Bethel Park Public Library to present opportunities for new and exciting programs.
We want to hear from you!
If you’re unable to find a program that you’re interested in, or if you have a suggestion for a new program not currently offered, we want to hear from you! We’re always looking for ideas! Submit your inquiry by clicking here. (links to form for idea submissions; send to Lindsey – lsibert@bethelparkpa.gov) or call us at 412-831-1328.
Recreation Director
Jason Mentel
Office Hours: Monday – Friday – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
412-851-2910
jmentel@bethelparkpa.gov
Assistant Recreation Director
Lindsey Sibert
Office Hours: Monday -Friday – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
412-831-6800, x127
lsibert@bethelparkpa.gov
Bethel Park Recreation
Located at the Bethel Park
Community Center
5151 Park Avenue
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Phone: 412-831-1328
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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