ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has begun design work on the next phase of improvements at Mellon Park! Identified as a Tier 1 Priority Project in the 2022 Action Plan, the $1.4 million Pathways, Lighting, and Entrances Project will enhance accessibility and strengthen connections on the north side of the park.
Planned improvements include:
- A new park entrance at the corner of Fifth and Penn Avenues, along with upgrades to existing entrances at Penn Avenue and Bakery Square Boulevard, and at Fifth and Beechwood Boulevard
- Improvements to interior shared-use pathways along Fifth and Penn Avenues, featuring new paving, site furnishings, and tree plantings
- New pedestrian-scale lighting along Fifth and Penn Avenue pathways to provide safer access to park amenities during evening hours
Design and permitting took place in 2025, and construction will tentatively begin in 2026. This project is generously supported in part by the City of Pittsburgh’s Parks Tax Fund.
