Lake Muhlenberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Muhlenberg
Lake Muhlenberg, March 2014
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Location	Allentown, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40°35′39″N 75°30′21″W / 40.5942°N 75.5057°W / 40.5942; -75.5057
Primary inflows	Cedar Creek
Primary outflows	Cedar Creek
Basin countries	United States
Islands	Sparkle Island

Lake Muhlenberg, often called Muhlenberg Lake, is a beautiful lake in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the United States. You can find it inside Cedar Creek Park.

About Lake Muhlenberg

This lake gets its name from Muhlenberg College, which is very close by. The college itself was named after Henry Muhlenberg, an important leader of the Lutheran Church in the United States.

Lake Muhlenberg is part of Cedar Creek Park, which is a big park in Allentown. It's a great spot for fishing because the lake is 'stocked' with fish, meaning more fish are added for people to catch. It's also a safe home for many ducks and Canada geese. A stream called Cedar Creek flows into the lake and then out of it.

Sparkle Island and Wildlife

In the middle of Lake Muhlenberg, there's a small piece of land called Sparkle Island. In 2013, a group called the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society built a special 20-foot tall tower on the island. This tower is for chimney swift birds. It has special insulation to keep it from getting too hot, which helps protect the birds living inside.

Keeping the Lake Clean

In 2013, the lake was given a special cleaning treatment. This helped to remove too much algae that was growing there, making the lake look much nicer. The special chemicals used for cleaning were not harmful to the fish or other animals living in and around the lake.

Fun Events at the Lake

Lake Muhlenberg is also a place for fun community events. For example, a festival called "Blues, Brews, and Barbeque" started in 2014. It happens every year at Cedar Beach Park, right on the lake.

Images for kids

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  Sparkle Island in the center of the lake with the Chimney Swift tower visible.

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  Cedar Creek at the Cedar Creek Park flowing into Lake Muhlenberg.