Community and Family Programs

Community Events

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy regularly holds free, all-ages events at the Frick Environmental Center and Schenley Plaza. Keep an eye on our calendar and join us for yoga and Tai Chi classes, family hikes, play dates, and much more.

Urban Ecostewards

Get the skills to adopt and care for sites in parks or communities as a long-term Urban EcoSteward volunteer. 

Pittsburgh Parks Rx

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and others have teamed up to create Pittsburgh Parks Rx, inviting children and adults to get active and healthy by exploring and enjoying their parks.

Earth Day

In honor of international Earth Day, join the Parks Conservancy for in-person and virtual celebrations!

Buzzword

Discover the world of words around you at Buzzword Pittsburgh events, designed for young learners and their families. 

Bump in the Night

This annual family fun event encourages kids ages three to nine and their adults to celebrate fall in Frick Park with an evening of non-spooky activities that they can do together. 

special accommodations

To speak with someone about special accommodation needs for Parks Conservancy events, please contact us at (412) 586-4576. Please note that we will do our best to provide accommodations; minimum of one-week notice needed for special accommodation considerations.