Month: July 2021

Gardening goats return to Frick Park to munch on weeds

July 29, 2021

 Robin Eng of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy discusses the GoatScape goats and their job at Clayton Hill in Frick Park. Eng explained the progress the goats have achieved over the years…

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Goats Munch On Unwanted Vegetation In Local Park

July 27, 2021

The Pittsburgh Parks education director has everything you need to know about the Frick Park goats.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Environmental Education

July 27, 2021

This month we are celebrating 25 years of Environmental Education! This is an exciting time to honor the progress we have made in environmental education, resources, and information while looking…

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Ribbon Cutting Event at Allegheny Commons Park

LOCAL OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS TO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF ALLEGHENY COMMONS NORTH PROMENADE PROJECT

July 16, 2021

PITTSBURGH – JULY 16, 2021 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Commons Initiative (ACI), and Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC) will celebrate the completion of the first phase…

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Child riding a carousel

A Kid-friendly Tour of Pittsburgh

July 14, 2021

CP File Photo: Mike SchwartzThe carousel at Schenley Plaza Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. pittsburghparks.org/park-projects/schenley-plaza CP Photo: Jared WickerhamVolunteer Calvin Watson (left) and Susan Stabnau, chair of Bona Fide Bellevue,…

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Pathway of forest in Riverview Park

CITY PARKS: A ONE-STOP ESCAPE

July 2, 2021

What if you could find fun, exercise, relaxation, stress management, education, entertainment, love of nature, and more all in one place?  That one place may be a Pittsburgh City Park…

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Summer at the Square banner

Mellon Square Park reopens with its Summer at the Square kickoff event

July 2, 2021

The Summer at the Square kickoff event featured various games and activities, food from Talia and live music. A portion of the square has also been transformed into an outdoor café in partnership with downtown Pittsburgh restaurants and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

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