Percy Ruhe Park - Allentown, PA
N 40° 33.734 W 075° 29.594
18T E 458245 N 4490279
Percy Bott Ruhe Park in SW Allentown, PA.
Waymark Code: WM4XTE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2008
Views: 18
This park is named after Percy Bott Ruhe, former editor of the Morning Call (a local daily newspaper). There is not sign for the park, but enclosed is a picture of the monument dedicated to Mr. Ruhe (with my GPS on top).
The park is home to numerous sporting areas - Volleyball, handball, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and football fields and a walking path. The Alton Park Comets youth association (football and baseball) is headquartered here.
Name: Percy Ruhe Park
Street Location: Oxford Drive
Local Municipality: Allentown
State/Province, etc.: PA
Country: 18103
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Yes - Percy Bott Ruhe
Picnic Facilities: Pavillion
Recreational Facilities:
Volleyball, handball, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and football fields and a walking path. Playground.
Monuments/Statues: Percy Ruhe Monument
Special Events: Alton Park Youth Sports
Traditional Geocaches:
I think that there are some.
Date Established: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
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