Park Projects Explore the many ways we've invested in Pittsburgh’s parks over the years. Use the interactive map below to view ongoing and completed projects by location, or browse through the park pages to see how each space has been improved.

Allegheny Commons Park

Allegheny Commons Park

For over seven years, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has partnered with the community and the City of Pittsburgh to enhance the beauty and accessibility of Allegheny Commons Park—while preserving its rich history. From past restorations to exciting new projects, we're revitalizing this beloved green space, often called "Pittsburgh's Central Park." Explore how we're bringing fresh energy to this historic treasure!

August Wilson Park

August Wilson Park

August Wilson Park is the first park project inspired by the Hill District’s Greenprint, a vision to reconnect residents with their landscape and the city. With support from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the park now serves as a vital link between the community and its surroundings.

Baxter Park

Baxter Park

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has developed a community-driven strategy to enhance and revitalize Baxter Park in Homewood, marking the first step toward creating a vibrant, more accessible gathering space for local residents. Over the coming months, the Parks Conservancy and the City will advance the project through detailed design, construction documentation, and permitting. Concurrently, the Parks Conservancy will actively fundraise to support construction, turning the community’s vision for Baxter Park into a reality.

Fowler Park

Fowler Park

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is leading an inclusive public design process for the football field and wellness-focused amenities at Fowler Park, guided by the community-driven Fowler Park Master Plan released by the City in 2023.

Frick Park

Frick Park

Since our first project in 2000, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has restored key spaces in Frick Park, including the LEED-certified Frick Environmental Center, the Reynolds and Forbes Avenue Gatehouses, and Nine Mile Run.

Hays Woods Park

Hays Woods Park

Hays Woods encompasses 660 acres of undeveloped forest, valleys, and streams along the southeast end of Pittsburgh and across the Mon from Hazelwood and is now home to the largest new urban park project undertaken east of the Mississippi River in 75 years.

Highland Park

Highland Park

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has led major restoration efforts in Highland Park, revitalizing the historic Entry Garden, restoring the Babbling Brook, and improving trails and green spaces.

McKinley Park

McKinley Park

This 79-acre community park is a gathering place for the Beltzhoover neighborhood. McKinley Park, which historians say gives one “a euphoric sense of the countryside,” features children’s play areas, wooded hiking trails, a skate park, sports courts, a baseball field, and a senior center.

Mellon Park

Mellon Park

For over 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.

Mellon Square

Mellon Square

Mellon Square is a landmark park in downtown Pittsburgh. Built during the city's 1950s Renaissance, the park provides a green oasis that highlights and enhances the buildings around it. The completely restored Mellon Square reopened publicly in May 2014 offers a renewed urban oasis for workers, visitors, and residents, while supporting economic growth in the city’s downtown core.

Schenley Park

Schenley Park

In Schenley Park, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has restored iconic landmarks like Schenley Plaza, the Visitor Center, and the historic Westinghouse Memorial Pond. Through ecological restoration, improved trails, and revitalized gathering spaces, these projects enhance the park’s beauty, accessibility, and environmental health.

Riverview Park

Riverview Park

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has led multiple restoration projects in Riverview Park to enhance its natural beauty, ecological health, and visitor experience. One of the most well-recognized projects is the revitalization of the beloved Chapel Shelter.

Current Projects

Valley Refuge Shelter Improvements

Valley Refuge Shelter

McKinley Park Projects

McKinley Park benches and plants

Mellon Park

Mellon Park Walled Garden fountain

Baxter Park Improvement Plan

Baxter Park Improvement Plan

Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill Wall

Upper Fowler Park Improvement

Fowler Park Plan

Past Projects

Featured Park Project

Frick Environmental Center

The Frick Environmental Center is a welcome facility, education hub, and gateway to Frick Park. Free and open to all, this cutting-edge facility enhances visitor experience and inspires learners to discover one of Pittsburgh’s largest parks.

A project of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh, the Frick Environmental Center is a certified Living Building that has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum. 

Allegheny Commons Park

The grand opening of the new Patricia Rooney Memorial Fountain.

August Wilson Park

August Wilson Park Summer 2016 Playground Blue Sky Person 3 (Jeremy Marshall)

Forbes Avenue Gatehouse

Restored roof of the Frick Park Gatehouse

Highland Park Babbling Brook

HPBB 2015 HP Highland Park Babbling Brook Summer (Jeremy Marshall) HTL

Highland Park Entry Garden

Children sitting by Highland Park fountain

Highland Park Seasonal Pools

HPSP Highland Park Seasonal Pools (Jeremy Marshall) HTL

Mellon Park

Mellon Park Walled Garden fountain

Mellon Square

PPC Capital Projects 2015 MSQ Mellon Square Summer Fall White Gray Green Blue Building Bird's Eye View Triangle (Jeremy Marshall) VTL

Nine Mile Run Trail Repair

Wooden path with trees and grass

Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail

Outdoor Discovery Space Area

Park Signage and Trail Restoration

PSTR Park Signage Trail Restoration (Jeremy Marshall) HTL

Reynolds Street Gatehouse

FP Frick Park Gatehouse Summer Fall Gray Green Blue Walkers Dog Leash Archway (Jeremy Marshall) HTL

Riverview Park Chapel Shelter

RVP 2015 RV Riverview Park Chapel Shelter Summer Fall Purple Red White Gray Flowers Trees (Jeremy Marshall) HTL

Schenley Park Projects

Plaza Event
Featured Park Project

Schenley Plaza

Operated by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Schenley Plaza is located between the Carnegie and Hillman Libraries, the Cathedral of Learning, and the Frick Fine Arts Building. Formerly an asphalt parking lot, this much-loved community greenspace attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, providing gathering places on the iconic Arthur D. Hellman Lawn, entertainment, and a grand entrance to Schenley Park.

Make a Difference

Your Parks Matter

Parks thrive when they have sun, soil, rain…and you. You ensure programs are offered, trees are planted, capital projects are funded, flowers are tended to, research is pursued. There is nothing the parks can’t do with you behind them.