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Discovery Time: Soil Scoopers – Frick Environmental Center

March 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Soil is a vital part of the environment. Stop by the environmental center between 1:00-3:00 to for family activities about soil for ages 3-8. Embark on a fungus scavenger hunt,…

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Hays Woods Stewardship Days

March 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ecological Restoration | Invasive species management | Trail work | Park clean-up | Entry-garden care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh’s brand new 624-acre urban forest park, Hays Woods! Come…

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Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center

March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft…

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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 23 Major Improvement Projects

We help park visitors create a lifetime of memories. Through the fundraising for and restoration of more than 20 iconic spaces and structures. By operating beloved spaces like Schenley Plaza and beautifying community gathering spots like the Highland Park entry garden. Hosting events. Leading research. Offering free programs for 8,000 children and adults a year…and so much more.

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$145 MILLION RAISED

277 FREE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY

9,000 TREES & FLOWERS PLANTED ANNUALLY

Parks in the News

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Mucking for a Mission: Volunteers needed for annual Lake Elizabeth cleanup

Registration Now Open for Local Volunteers to Assist with Debris RemovalPITTSBURGH – MARCH 3, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today announced the return of ‘What the Muck?’, the annual three-day…

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Tickets now on sale for the 27th annual PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon

The nonprofit will host its springtime celebration of fashion and philanthropy at Westinghouse Park, with proceeds supporting the upkeep and revitalization of Pittsburgh’s beloved green spaces.PITTSBURGH – FEBRUARY 27, 2025…

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy empowers youth with ‘Outside Voices,’ a bold new environmental leadership program

A 12-week immersive experience will equip local high school students with the tools to revitalize Baxter Park and advocate for greener communities. PITTSBURGH – FEBRUARY 25, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy…

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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

Your parks depend on friends and neighbors like you. There are many ways to make a difference in the parks — plant a tree, volunteer, enroll in summer camp, buy a season pass to the Schenley Plaza carousel, donate to an upcoming capital project, and many others. Parks have never mattered more to us than they do now. Please consider giving them your support.

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