Mellon Park Improvement Projects
For more than 15 years, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has worked alongside the community and the City of Pittsburgh to enhance the beauty and accessibility of Mellon Park. From past restorations to exciting future projects, discover how we’re bringing new life to this cherished green space.
Lighting and Pathways
In 2025, this project will enhance safety and accessibility on the park’s north side with restored pathways, energy-efficient lighting, and a new entrance.
entrances and signage
In 2024, the Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh enhanced Mellon Park’s entrances and signage—the first project from the Mellon Park Action Plan.
action plan
The Parks Conservancy is currently advancing two Tier 1 Priority Projects identified in the Action Plan.
fountain restoration
The historic 14-foot stone fountain in Mellon Park’s Walled Garden was fully restored in 2021 through a $280,000 project with the City of Pittsburgh.
Walled Garden
The 2010 restoration of Mellon Park’s Walled Garden preserved its historic charm while introducing Janet Zweig’s award-winning art installation, which honors Annie Seamans with embedded lights depicting the stars over Pittsburgh at her birth.
About the Garden
The Garden features a vibrant mix of flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials, with seasonal blooms from early daffodils to fall anemones. A standout is the rare Japanese Stewartia, a slow-growing tree that graces the garden with delicate June blossoms.
Pittsburgh’s Parks: For Everyone, Forever
Parks bring us together. They are where families make memories, neighbors connect, and people of all backgrounds and abilities can find joy in nature. No matter who you are, parks are for you. And in return, they give us so much—fresh air to breathe, green spaces to explore, and a sense of home in the heart of our city.
At the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, we believe parks are essential. We’re committed to caring for them today and for generations to come.
Join us in keeping Pittsburgh’s parks thriving.