“It’s going to be an outstanding ballfield once again.”
Read about Muhlenberg’s partnership with Allentown to bring Bicentennial Park back to life — for the College and the public.
In partnership with the City of Allentown, the College will embark on a comprehensive renovation of Bicentennial Park, a historic baseball facility located at Lehigh and South Howard Streets, on the south side of the city. This project will provide an NCAA-standard venue for Muhlenberg baseball that will also serve as a hub for community activities, such as free monthly community baseball clinics and other volunteer opportunities and service projects.
The renovation will be carried out in several phases: The first phase will involve reconditioning the infield and outfield, demolishing the bleachers to make way for new bullpens and batting cages, installing expanded outfield fencing and netting and installing a new scoreboard and dugouts. In the future, renovations will include adding bleachers, as well as creating spaces for locker rooms, offices, concessions, ticket booths, a press box and other park enhancements.
Check back here this fall for updates on the Bicentennial Park’s renovation project.
A Long Local History
Built in 1939 as Fairview Field, Bicentennial Park (renamed in 1976) has been home to several professional baseball and softball teams during its history. From 1997 to 2003, the Park was home to the Allentown Ambassadors of the independent Northeast League. More than a dozen Major League players played for or managed the Ambassadors. Most recently, Bicentennial was home to the Allentown Railers of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League from 2012 to 2019.
Since 1997, Muhlenberg has practiced and played their home games at the Lehigh County Sports Fields complex in West Allentown. The Mules have made six Centennial Conference playoff appearances.
