ABOUT US

A nonprofit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public interest partnership agreement to restore the city's parks.

To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised more than $130 million for parks and has completed 22 major improvement projects. Currently active in 22 of the city's 163 parks, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks throughout Pittsburgh.

MISSION AND VISION

Improving quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region. Wide appreciation and enjoyment of a sustainable park system whose landscapes, facilities and programming set world standards of excellence.

OUR PARTNERS IN THE PARKS

The City of Pittsburgh and its Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation - known as CitiParks - cultivate 3,800 acres of parkland in 163 parks. Together, they provide citywide events and festivals, public pools, recreation and senior centers, and innovate programming for children and seniors. We remain committed to enhancing the vision of the "Father of our Parks" Director of Public Works Edward Manning Bigelow, whose efforts first secured such landmark gifts as Highland and Schenley Parks. The City of Pittsburgh is making record investments in these critical places that shape the very fabric of our neighborhoods. For more information about Pittsburgh's CitiParks, visit: CitiParks.net