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Riverfront Trail

Train on the Trail: Identifying Birds of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

June 17 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin and Friends of the Riverfront for this bird outing along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Walk meets at Southside Riverfront Park, please register with Friends…

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Hays Woods Stewardship Days

June 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

REGISTER HERE Hays Woods Park Stewardship Days Ecological Restoration | Invasive Species Management | Trail Work | Park Clean-up | Entry-garden Care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh’s brand new…

Mushroom Laab

Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Cooking Demonstration

June 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the Western PA Mushroom Club for an evening of fungi, fun, and friends! Join us for a cooking demonstration of mushroom broth and walking tacos during our next Western…

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A BOLD NEW VISION FOR PITTSBURGH'S PARKS UNVEILING OUR FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and $150 million dollars raised, we are proud to have launched our 2025-2030 strategic plan. The plan re-envisions Pittsburgh's Parks as an even more vibrant and welcoming place to be, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and community. We are excited to shape the future of our city's green spaces together!

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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?

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Our Impact 24 Major Improvement Projects

We’re here to help park visitors create memories that last a lifetime. From restoring more than 20 beloved park spaces and landmarks, to caring for treasured places like Schenley Plaza and the Highland Park entry garden, our work brings beauty and connection to every corner of the city. We host community events, lead vital research, and offer free programs that engage over 8,000 children and adults each year—and that’s just the beginning.

See What We Do

$150 MILLION RAISED

277 FREE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY

9,000 TREES & FLOWERS PLANTED ANNUALLY

Parks in the News

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Celebrating Our Corporate Champions: Spring 2025 Edition

At the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, we know that it takes a community to care for our city’s beloved green spaces-and our corporate partners continue to go above and beyond to…

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy debuts summer guide to keep families exploring nature all season long 

  Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy debuts summer guide to keep families exploring nature all season long  From outdoor concert series to galactic family days, the nonprofit proves there is no reason…

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Sip, Savor, Support: Parks on Tap Returns to Celebrate Summer in the City

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s beloved beer garden series is back with crisp brews, local food trucks, limited-edition merch, and a new fall finale in Allegheny Commons. Pittsburgh, PA – Summer…

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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

Parks thrive because of people like you. Whether you plant a tree, volunteer your time, send a child to summer camp, ride the Schenley Plaza carousel, or make a gift to an upcoming project, your support helps keep our parks vibrant, welcoming, and full of life.

Parks are essential spaces for joy, connection, and healing. However you choose to give back, know that you’re helping ensure these green spaces remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.

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