RESTORING A POPULAR COMMUNITY ASSET The Mellon Park Pathways and Lighting project will create a more accessible experience for park visitors.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
In alignment with the recommendations outlined in the Mellon Park Action Plan, this project will address existing safety and accessibility issues on the north side of Pittsburgh’s historic Mellon Park. During the Action Plan process, community residents identified improving park access, safety, and connectivity as top priorities for park users. The project will address these goals by constructing and restoring interior park pathways along Fifth and Penn Avenues, installing new energy efficient, dark-sky compliant lighting, and constructing a new park entrance at the corner of Fifth and Penn avenue. The project will provide a safer pedestrian experience and help improve connectivity to the park from the surrounding neighborhoods.
The project is funded in part through a $703,000 allocation from the City of Pittsburgh Parks Tax Trust Fund.
