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Tending the Garden with Jamila Raegan – Frick Environmental Center

May 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tending the Garden with Jamila Raegan is a meditative workshop that invites participants to reconnect with the earth through ancestral practices. By engaging with plants and natural elements, we honor…

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Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously…

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Forest Bathing in Riverview Park

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Riverview Park. This gentle walk takes you along a forest trail with opportunities to rest along the way. Through sensory-based…

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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.

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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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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy celebrates the grand opening of a first-of-its-kind inclusive nature space at Frick Park

As the Nonprofit Debuts New Nature Experience, It Also Announces an Additional $1 Million Transformational Gift to Launch the Next Phase in Making Frick Park More AccessiblePittsburgh, PA – May 15,…

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy completes nearly $100,000 in upgrades to historic Schenley Park Visitor Center

Enhanced community space features refreshed interiors, expanded amenities, and new seasonal programmingPITTSBURGH – APRIL 14, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is proud to announce the completion of a nearly…

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Construction begins: Riverview Park’s Valley Refuge Shelter undergoes major restoration thanks to $340,000 investment

Project to Preserve Beloved WPA-Era Shelter and Enhance Accessibility, Supported by Public and Private FundingPITTSBURGH – May 7, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City 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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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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