Month: July 2022
Art in Your Parks: Finding Inspiration from Nature
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…
Read MoreDuckweed in Westinghouse Pond
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…
Read MoreOne of Pittsburgh’s few monuments honoring a woman will be restored
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…
Read MoreWhat is the Mellon Park Action Plan?
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…
Read MoreOur New Lending Library
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…
Read MoreFlagstaff Hill’s Restoration Will Continue to Keep Schenley Park Beautiful
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…
Read MoreSchenley Park Research Grove Project
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…
Read MoreNine Mile Run Trail Improvement Project
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…
Read MoreFrick Environmental Center Improvement Project
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…
Read MoreSchenley Plaza Improvement Project
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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