Together We Can

Care For Our Parks

Together We Can

Restore Our Parks

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Become Park Stewards

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What's Happening in Your Parks

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Discovery Time: Things with Wings – Frick Environmental Center

January 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Stop by the environmental center between 1:00-3:00 to learn about things with wings! Learn about the wide variety of wings in the animal world. Take a close look at feathers,…

Volunteers plant trees with Jared Belsky, ecological restoration coordinator, in Hays Woods Park

Hays Woods Stewardship Days

January 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ecological Restoration | Invasive species management | Trail work | Park clean-up | Entry-garden care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh’s brand new 624-acre urban forest park, Hays Woods! Come…

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SOLD OUT – Lichens of Frick Park – Frick Environmental Center

January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Ever notice the light green, yellow, and gray patches of stuff growing on old stonework or trees? These are lichens! Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of species of these incredible…

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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.

See What We Do

$145 MILLION RAISED

277 FREE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY

9,000 TREES & FLOWERS PLANTED ANNUALLY

Parks in the News

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2024: A Bold Leap in Pittsburgh’s Parks 

2024: A Bold Leap in Pittsburgh’s Parks  Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy paved the way for progress and equity this past year, positioning itself as a leading accessibility and environmental champion amongst…

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Embrace the Season: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Newest Guide Will Convince Park Visitors that Winter is Best Spent Outdoors

From cozy trail tours with hot cocoa to experiencing the holiday magic downtown, the nonprofit’s winter programming guide provides plenty of warmth to carry Pittsburghers through to spring.  PITTSBURGH –…

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How you can support the Parks Conservancy this season of giving

As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time to reflect on what we’re most grateful for-and, for us at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, that means the incredible support of park…

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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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