Pittsburgh parks Archives

How to plan and pack the perfect Pittsburgh picnic (and the best spots to enjoy it)

Pack up a bag of quality ingredients and set out to liven up dinner or add some spontaneity to a weekend party. These items from local purveyors around town create the ideal Pittsburgh picnic.

01 Sep 2022

One of Pittsburgh’s few monuments honoring a woman will be restored

“For Man, Beast & Bird” (also known as the Hartzell Memorial) was erected in Allegheny Commons to honor Annie Hartzell.

21 Jul 2022

North Park’s iconic water tower finds new purpose as a public observation site

Closed to the public for about 30 years, the tower is being renovated and is slated to reopen by fall 2023.

24 Mar 2022

Pittsburgh will soon have 6 new parks spanning 300-plus acres and 11 neighborhoods

"They’re mostly preservation areas, natural and perfect for hiking. They’re essential, small natural preserves.”

16 Dec 2021

6 Pittsburgh parks shine during Parks Conservancy celebration that launches podcast

“It’s important to us that we are serving all citizens of the city of Pittsburgh.”

30 Sep 2021

Pittsburgh creates new interactive guide to parks and trails

The new Citiparks website not only features in-depth information on the five regional parks, but also the city’s 10 community parks, five riverfront parks and 150 neighborhood parks.

17 Aug 2021