On the Web

This isn't the only place you can find information about the Parks Conservancy online.  If you'd like to explore park photos, keep up with what we're doing on a day-to-day basis, or support us through online shopping, there are plenty of places to find us.

Park Photos

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Group - submit your photos!

Parks Conservancy Events

Photos by Parks Conservancy Staff

Blog

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Blog

Find us on Facebook

Become a Fan

Join our Cause

Follow us on Twitter

Twitter - What Are We Doing in the Parks?

Check out our GigaPans

The Parks Conservancy is a member of the GigaPan beta program, and we're taking high-resolution panoramic images so you can see the parks in amazing detail.  Check out our profile here.

Shop and Search Online

Helping the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy can be as easy as the click of a mouse!  Several websites make donations to the Conservancy based on users' selections.

Goodsearch.com is an online search engine that donates a penny per search to the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.  It's powered by Yahoo!, so you'll get the great results you're accustomed to.  Simply type in "Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy" in the "Who do you GoodSearch for?" box, and start searching!  The more people who use it, the quicker the money adds up.

Goodshop.com is a service of Goodsearch.com that lets you donate a percentage of your online shopping total to the Parks Conservancy. Simply type in "Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy" in the "Who do you GoodShop for?" box, and start shopping! 

Giveline.com allows you to turn your routine online shopping experience into a giving opportunity.  With over 1 million items available, there are many opportunities to make a difference.  A portion of the revenue from all purchases benefits the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy when you use the following link or select Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy as your charity.  Click here to start shopping!

Links to Other Organizations

Following are links to the websites of some partners and friends of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

Citiparks
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association
Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest
Riverview Park Alliance
REI
Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG)
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Venture Outdoors
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

Conservancy Facts and Figures

Year Founded: 1996
Amount Raised: $45 million
Acres Stewarded: 1,700 +
Capital Projects Completed: 9


2009 By the Numbers

Trees planted in the parks: 555
Volunteer hours in the parks: 2,939
Awards won: 9
Visits to the regional parks: 5 million