Programs

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s education and outreach programs help community members and interested parties learn about environmental issues facing urban parks. From tours of the parks to school programs to the 2008 International Urban Parks Conference, the Conservancy has been involved in a wide range of programming.  Click below to learn more about each of these programs.

Conservancy Facts and Figures

Year Founded: 1996
Amount Raised: Nearly $50 million
Acres Stewarded: 1,700 +
Capital Projects Completed: 10


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