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Hays Woods Stewardship Days

December 16 @ 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 CareContribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh’s brand new 626-acre…

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Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Visit Mellon Square

December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meet everyone’s favorite residents of Whoville! Your heart may just grow twice as large. Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa while we celebrate the season with these very special guests.…

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Winter Seed Sowing 101 with Bird Lab and PPC – FEC

January 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Enhance your yard by adding native plants, which not only benefit wildlife but also nurture and strengthen your local ecosystem. Native plants are a great alternative to plants sold at…

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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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ON VIEW AT THE FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Maxo Vanka: Gift to America 2.0: New Voices. New Walls

The timeless murals of Maxo Vanka are reimagined within the walls of the Frick Environmental Center. On view Dec 4 through mid-March, this body of work by local artists consists of paintings, mixed-media works, and video installations that aim to reinterpret the murals' themes of immigration, injustice and motherhood. Visit the FEC gallery during your next visit to Frick Park. 

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Sheila Cuéllar-Shaffer  (Where the river meets the sea/Donde el río encuentra al mar),
Sheila Cuéllar-Shaffer  (Where the river meets the sea/Donde el río encuentra al mar),

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.

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$150 MILLION RAISED

277 FREE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY

9,000 TREES & FLOWERS PLANTED ANNUALLY

Parks in the News

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Rooted in Community: 2025 in Review

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – 2025 Year-End Recap Parks are the last great unifiers-places where neighbors can come together, regardless of background. Our mission at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is to…

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FROM HOLIDAY CHEER TO WINTER TRAILS: PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY UNVEILS SEASONAL PROGRAMS 

Discover nature and seasonal fun across Pittsburgh’s parks this winter  PITTSBURGH – DECEMBER 1, 2025- The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today announced an engaging lineup of winter events sure to get park-goers into the holiday spirit and help…

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FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER UNVEILS EXHIBIT INSPIRED BY MAXO VANKA’S ICONIC MURALS 

Local BIPOC and Immigrant artists present new works offering a contemporary perspective on Vanka’s themes of justice, injustice, immigrant experience and motherhood.  PITTSBURGH – NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – Artwork inspired by the timeless murals of…

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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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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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