Together We Can

Care For Our Parks

Together We Can

Restore Our Parks

Together We Can

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What's Happening in Your Parks

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park

October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the woods. Slow down, immerse and nurture your relationship with nature, yourself and others. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has…

Owl For Aviary Event

Owl Prowl: Frick Park with the National Aviary

October 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Please note, this is an event hosted by the National Aviary that we are sharing on our calendar. All registration and details are hosted with the Aviary. REGISTER WITH THE…

Tree Canopy

REGISTRATION CLOSED – Naturally Connected: Slow down and nurture your wellbeing – Frick Park

October 12 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Immerse yourself in a day of wellness activities in beautiful Frick Park. The day will kick off with guided mindfulness. Participants will attend mini workshops, and the day will culminate…

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Restoring Your Park System to Excellence

Pittsburghers need parks. They're where families create lasting memories together, where people of all ages connect to nature, and where all of us can simply enjoy a breath of fresh air. Parks, in return, do more than we realize. They clean the air, filter stormwater, lower stress, and provide a natural sanctuary. 

We believe in the power of parks. We are all in. Are you?

DISCOVER YOUR PARKS
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Our Impact 23 Major Improvement Projects

We help park visitors create a lifetime of memories. Through the fundraising for and restoration of more than 20 iconic spaces and structures. By operating beloved spaces like Schenley Plaza and beautifying community gathering spots like the Highland Park entry garden. Hosting events. Leading research. Offering free programs for 8,000 children and adults a year…and so much more.

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$145 MILLION RAISED

277 FREE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY

9,000 TREES & FLOWERS PLANTED ANNUALLY

Parks in the News

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Debuts Revamped Community Campfire Event

 Experience the magic of autumn at Frick Park with a fresh take on seasonal festivities, featuring live music, marshmallow roasting, and activities for all ages on October 19.  PITTSBURGH – OCTOBER…

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How to Enjoy Pittsburgh’s Parks in Autumn: A Guide to Trails, Colors, and Crisp Air

Autumn in Pittsburgh is nothing short of magical. The city’s many parks come alive with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, and the crisp air invites locals and visitors…

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Celebrates Autumn’s Splendor with Action-Packed Fall Event Series

From a Harvest Celebration to Spooky Adventures, the Season’s Lineup Offers Engaging Activities for All Ages in Pittsburgh’s Scenic Green Spaces PITTSBURGH – SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today…

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Educational Programs inspiring the next generation of environmentalists

The future of parks depends on today’s students. Working alongside partners in public and private schools, our full staff of educators engage students through thoughtful park curriculum. Parks Conservancy educational programs not only help students gain a better understanding of the natural world, they encourage young learners to take part in stewardship activities that actively make it better.

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Emerald View Park

Stitching together three historic parks, Emerald View Park is the premier place to view Pittsburgh's spectacular skyline.

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Frick Park

At 644 acres, Frick Park is Pittsburgh's largest historic regional park.

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Highland Park

Pittsburgh's need for a municipal water system brought about the creation of Highland Park in the late 1800s.

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Riverview Park

Riverview Park is a jewel of Pittsburgh’s North Side.

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Schenley Park

Situated in the heart of Oakland, Schenley Park has come to be Pittsburgh’s civic park.

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Explore More Parks

The parks that you know or ones that you have yet to discover.

Restore Your parks

Your parks depend on friends and neighbors like you. There are many ways to make a difference in the parks — plant a tree, volunteer, enroll in summer camp, buy a season pass to the Schenley Plaza carousel, donate to an upcoming capital project, and many others. Parks have never mattered more to us than they do now. Please consider giving them your support.

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