Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Blog

Puff the Sea Dragon doesn’t like the cold weather or snow we have here in Pittsburgh, so every winter, he swims his way to a nice warm part of the…

In 2020, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy organized and supported five local “watershed task forces” to evaluate the ways green infrastructure improvements in local green spaces can improve the quality of…

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Visitor Experience team works endlessly to ensure that all park visitors enjoy a welcoming, memorable, and fun trip to their favorite park! In the video below,…

Raeanne Heuler and Beth King are passionate about parks and green spaces, which led them to intern at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy! “I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh…

An interview with Robin Eng, Restoration Gardener  Few things have as many and as a wide-reaching benefits as healthy trees in a community. Achieving these benefits takes dedicated support and…

Happy Earth Month from Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy!For decades, April 22 has brought about annual celebrations of our planet across the globe. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, people have…

Heather Starr Fiedler is a loving wife, Mother of the Year, Point Park University professor, and part-time philanthropist. She’s also an avid runner. Like many others, in 2020 Heather found herself…

Over the last year, our family has turned to Pittsburgh’s parks for so many reasons.For a safe escape from our own four walls.For family time.For exercise.For a mental health release.And…

With Spring right around the corner, we know people will be flocking to the parks. Did you know that spending time outdoors can lower your blood pressure, help you think more clearly and, in general, improve your well-being?