The Roots of Our Success Are Planted in Partnership
As the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy celebrates its 30th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the powerful partnerships that have shaped our story from the start. Our progress has never happened in isolation—it…
Read MoreA Year of Renewal, Rhythm, and Reconnection at Riverview Park
Riverview Park Year in Review | 2025 Perched high above the city, Riverview Park has long been a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature and in 2025, it…
Read MoreThree Decades of Parks, People, and Progress: Kicking Off 30 Years of Impact
Throughout the year, we’ll proudly celebrate 30 years of restoring, protecting, and reimagining our city’s parks. What began in 1996 as a grassroots effort to save beloved spaces from decades…
Read MoreRooted in Community: 2025 in Review
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – 2025 Year-End Recap Parks are the last great unifiers—places where neighbors can come together, regardless of background. Our mission at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is to…
Read MoreFROM HOLIDAY CHEER TO WINTER TRAILS: PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY UNVEILS SEASONAL PROGRAMS
Discover nature and seasonal fun across Pittsburgh’s parks this winter PITTSBURGH – DECEMBER 1, 2025– The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today announced an engaging lineup of winter events sure to get park-goers into the holiday spirit and help…
Read MoreFRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER UNVEILS EXHIBIT INSPIRED BY MAXO VANKA’S ICONIC MURALS
Local BIPOC and Immigrant artists present new works offering a contemporary perspective on Vanka’s themes of justice, injustice, immigrant experience and motherhood. PITTSBURGH – NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – Artwork inspired by the timeless murals of…
Read MorePittsburgh Parks Conservancy launches next phase of accessibility improvements at the Frick Environmental Center
Upgrades to the From Slavery to Freedom Garden are underway, enhancing accessibility and visitor experience.The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today announced the launch of the next phase of accessibility and infrastructure…
Read MoreNew Deer Exclosure in McKinley Park Will Ensure 400 Tree Plantings Reach Adulthood
Exciting improvements are underway in McKinley Park! Our Horticulture and Forestry team has been hard at work installing a 26,000 square foot deer exclosure that will protect a projected 300-400…
Read MoreAutumn Adventures Await: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Unveils Fall Program Guide
From community campfires to harvest festivals and spooktacular activities, there’s plenty of festive fun to kick off the fall season. Pittsburgh – September 2, 2025 – Fall is underway in…
Read MorePA Chapter of APA recognizes Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail in Allegheny County as a 2025 Great Place in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA), through its Great Places in PA Program, annually designates Great Places. For 2025, five nominations achieved a Great Places designation:…
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