Sand Island Park

Parks & Playgrounds in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

4.4 (1,024)

Category	Parks & Playgrounds · Tourist attraction
Address	56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Area	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Phone	(610) 865-7081
Google rating	4.4 (1,024)

Hours

Monday	6 am–9 pm
Tuesday	6 am–9 pm
Wednesday	6 am–9 pm
Thursday	6 am–9 pm
Friday	6 am–9 pm
Saturday	6 am–9 pm
Sunday	6 am–9 pm

About Sand Island Park

Sand Island Park is a park in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is listed at 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, which places it among the local businesses of Bethlehem that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under tourist attraction, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In Bethlehem, recreation centers and parks are busiest after work and on Saturday mornings, while athletic clubs are quiet mid-day. Membership contracts across Pennsylvania vary widely, so ask about initiation fees, freezes and cancellation terms before signing, and about whether court time is included or booked separately. Personal trainers who specialize in tennis fitness usually work out of a club or a park; a short trial session is normal before committing to a package.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 6 am–9 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (610) 865-7081. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone.

Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 1,024 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded parks & playgrounds in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Bethlehem is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Pennsylvania's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Nel M 4 months ago

It’s a nice view of the river from across the steel stacks. You can see a private pond and fish games for the kids and connect to D&L Trail. I did notice people camping out along the trails so just be safe.

Rob Cotton 5 months ago

The curse of Pennsylvania cities and towns is they have these potentially amazing areas but they are completely under utilized and under-cared-for. Bethlehem has the money that they could invest a little bit and really make this place. Great. It’s a waterfront park with a lot of space, runs right along side of the D&L Trail, and is easily accessible from both the north and south side of Bethlehem. But there’s garbage everywhere, restrooms are always closed, and there is not much, if any, effort me to make the place look particularly nice. But this is part for the course for Pennsylvania. A state rewarded with an above average amount of natural beauty that refuses to capitalize on that.

Barry Yen 5 months ago

Small nice park but have bugs

DC Connor 2 years ago

Love this place! Great trails for walking/biking, lots of spots to swim and go fishing. Also some of the BEST views of the old Bethlehem Steel plant from the river. Its also one of the best spots to watch the Sand Island July 4th Fireworks.

Jessica Edited 3 years ago

When you get to the trail, it can be very quiet and serene. Overall, I enjoyed my walk. However, the canal was filled with trash, and I did have a few people come talk to me intoxicated at the first bench on sand island… nothing too bad, but it was a bit uncomfortable for a Tuesday afternoon; I would just be careful. I hope someone can clean up the trash as there was a lot of wildlife in the area I believe there are better entry points to the trail if you are going for a run. However, I am unsure where they are. I will update this when I find out.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sand Island Park located?

Sand Island Park is at 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Sand Island Park?

Sand Island Park is listed as a park and is also tagged on Google as tourist attraction.

What are the hours of Sand Island Park?

Published hours are Monday: 6 am–9 pm; Tuesday: 6 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 6 am–9 pm; Thursday: 6 am–9 pm; Friday: 6 am–9 pm; Saturday: 6 am–9 pm; Sunday: 6 am–9 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Sand Island Park open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 6 am–9 pm.

What is the phone number of Sand Island Park?

You can call Sand Island Park at (610) 865-7081.

How is Sand Island Park rated on Google?

Sand Island Park has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,024 reviews.

Are there other parks & playgrounds near Sand Island Park?

Yes. Bethlehem also has Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, Hanover Township Municipal Park, Bicentennial Park among others; see the full list of parks & playgrounds in Bethlehem at the bottom of this page.