Month: July 2022

Art in Your Parks: Finding Inspiration from Nature

July 29, 2022

Last week, we sat down with Anthony Gima, a local flame worker based out of Highland Park. Throughout his 14 years living in Pittsburgh, he’s come to know and love…

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Duckweed in Westinghouse Pond

July 27, 2022

If you follow the Parks Conservancy’s Instagram page, you may have seen a series of videos following our Horticulture and Forestry (H&F) team combating duckweed growing on the Westinghouse Memorial…

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One of Pittsburgh’s few monuments honoring a woman will be restored

July 22, 2022

On the corner of Federal Street and North Commons in Allegheny Commons Park sits a modest testament to Annie Hartzell, a woman who was part of the effort to form…

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What is the Mellon Park Action Plan?

July 19, 2022

Do you use or live near Mellon Park? If so, you might want to become familiar with the Mellon Park Action Plan to learn more about the future of the…

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Our New Lending Library

July 18, 2022

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy recently launched our Lending Library to help expand and enrich visitors’ parks experiences. If you’re an interested park user, visit the Frick Environmental Center or the…

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Flagstaff Hill’s Restoration Will Continue to Keep Schenley Park Beautiful

July 14, 2022

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is working to restore the iconic and historical site for Pittsburghers to enjoy. From sledding after a snowstorm and picnicking in the summertime to taking naps…

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Schenley Park Research Grove Project

July 14, 2022

If you’ve been in the area of Schenley Park on Frew Street near the Westinghouse Memorial and Pond, you may have noticed the Schenley Park Genetic Tree Research Grove. This…

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Nine Mile Run Trail Improvement Project

July 11, 2022

If you frequent Frick Park’s beautiful wooded trails, you may have found yourself running, walking, or hiking along the Nine Mile Run Trail. This beloved trail is 3.5 miles long…

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Frick Environmental Center at Dusk

Frick Environmental Center Improvement Project

July 11, 2022

If you’ve visited Frick Park in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed the new Frick Environmental Center, one of the Conservatory’s most transformative capital improvement projects. The building, free…

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The carousel lit up at night in Schenley Plaza

Schenley Plaza Improvement Project

July 11, 2022

Looking for a fun afternoon activity in Oakland? What about spending some time in the sun, grabbing a quick bite, participating in a free event, or even riding a carousel?…

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