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BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Whether you love bird watching, biking or basketball, there is a perfect park to help put some spring back in your step!
IN Carlynton-Montour
Clever Recreation and Sports Complex Address: 3830 Clever Road, Coraopolis Contact: townshipofrobinson. com / parks. php, or 412.788.8120
Kids can play all day at this park, which features a huge wooden playground with ropes and bridges, a sandbox, and a wing area. Later in the spring, a large community pool and children’ s spray area are available for even more fun. Also includes tennis courts, a basketball court, a ball field, a volleyball court and two picnic shelters. Visit the website for more information.
Crafton Park Address: West Steuben Street, Crafton Contact: crafton. org / parks-recreation, or 412.921.0752
Get inspired by checking out the spring plantings at Crafton Community Farm, play bocce, or meet friends for lunch at one of the convenient picnic tables at this 10.73-acre park. Later in the season, take in an outdoor concert at the amphitheater, or swim at the pool. Also includes a playground, ball fields, pavilions and more. Visit the website for more information.
Fairhaven Park Address: 86 Fairhaven Road, McKees Rocks Contact: kennedytwp. com / parks-recreation
Includes 30 acres of rolling hills and beautiful scenery! This park also features three picnic shelters and a gazebo, a basketball court, two playgrounds for children, two indoor restrooms, tennis courts, bocce court, horseshoe court, inline skating rink, soccer field, volleyball court and several ball fields. Visit the website for more information.
Parrish Park Address: Pilgrim Road, Carnegie Contact: rosslynfarms. net, or 412.312.0343
A shady greenspace with many mature trees, playground equipment and picnic tables. It’ s a perfect way to spend a beautiful western Pennsylvania day! The park is also home to memorials that honor residents who have served our country in the wars of the 20th century. Visit the website for more information.
Pitcher Park Memorial Skatepark Address: Forsythe Road, Carnegie Contact: pitcherpark. com
Even if you’ ve never picked up a skateboard, take some time to visit this one-of-a-kind Skatepark, designed by Grindline Skateparks of Seattle, Washington. Watch the talented skateboarders, BMX bikers and rollerbladers perform on the 17,000-square-foot site with countless features, dedicated by superstar skateboarder Tony Hawk at its opening in 2014. The skatepark was created by Mary Shea Pitcher, in honor of her sons, Vincent, 21, and Stephen, 19, who passed away tragically in 2008. It’ s conveniently located in Carnegie Park, which includes a dog park, ball fields and picnic pavilions. Visit the website for more information.
IN Moon
Moon Park Address: 1350 Ewing Road, Moon Contact: moonparks. org, or 412.262.1703
There are no excuses to stay indoors because this 300-acre park has it all for spring fun! Featuring many programs, special events and amenities for all ages and interests, it includes
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