Squaw Valley Park Address: 330 Fox Chapel Road, O’ Hara Township Contact: ohara. pa. us / parks. asp, or 412.782.1400
A lovely park for families to discover spring! It is the township’ s most popular park, featuring a gazebo, two picnic shelters with electric and water, restrooms, two ball fields, two tennis courts, two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, hiking trails and the pond with its beautiful fountain. Visit the website for more information.
IN Hampton
Hampton Community Park Address: 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa. org, or 412.486.0400
Take advantage of this spectacular 195-acre park that has everything for spring fun! Pack a lunch to take to one of the picnic pavilions, or play with your kids on the playgrounds. Enjoy tennis, street hockey, basketball, baseball and soccer at the many fields, or take a spring hike on trails. Also featured is a spectacular outdoor pool complex for later in the season. Visit the website for more information.
Hartwood Acres Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton and Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks, or 412.767.9200
A jewel of the Allegheny Parks system, this is the perfect place to welcome spring. Set on 629 picturesque acres, the park features mansion tours, teas, an off-leash dog area, and walking, hiking and bridle trails. Visit the website for a listing of events, including free concerts at the park’ s amphitheater starting in June.
IN Mars Area
Adams Township Community Park Address: 698 Valencia Road, Mars Contact: adamstwp. org
Walk or jog this spring on a 1.3-mile walking trail through the green, lush hills at this picturesque park. Not your thing? Play sand volleyball, basketball, or baseball. Families can enjoy the playground, or take part in a picnic at one of the four pavilions that also can be rented for events. Visit the website for more information.
Middlesex Township Community Park Address: 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia Contact: middlesextownship. org, or 724.898.3571
This 21-acre park, located behind the Township Municipal Building, includes a half-mile walking trail around a natural wildflower field. Also included are baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground equipment, and a pavilion / gazebo that can be scheduled for family reunions or company picnics. Visit the website for more information.
IN North Allegheny
Blueberry Hill Park Address: 1604 Blaine’ s Way, Franklin Park Contact: franklinparkborough. us
Do you love beach volleyball but can’ t afford a tropical vacation? This park offers two beautiful sand volleyball courts for every skill level ranging from beginner to expert. Stretching over 80 acres in the heart of Franklin Park, it includes recreation programs at the activity center, ball fields, three playgrounds and more. Visit the website for more information.
Knob Hill Park Address: 415 Knob Road, Wexford Contact: marshall. pa. us, or 724.935.3090
Are your kids too old for playgrounds? This 157-acre park boasts an 18-hole disc golf course! Also featured is a sand volleyball court, sledding hills and horseshoe pits, along with the Jaycees and Overlook pavilions, the Elias Fry Barn, a baseball field, the Whitey Soergel Little and Pony League fields, the Sean DeArment Nature Trail and the Country Castle Playground. Visit the website for more information.
North Park Address: Ingomar Road, McCandless Contact: county. allegheny. pa. us / parks / npfac. aspx, or 724.935.1766
There are no excuses not to get outdoors and enjoy spring when this 3,075-acre park located in McCandless, Hampton and Pine townships has so much to offer! It offers a 65-acre lake with fishing and kayaking, a golf course, ziplining, a pool, ball fields, nature center, shelters, off-leash areas, dek hockey rink, and trails for walking, running, hiking and biking. Visit the website for more information.
IN Pine-Richland
Pine Community Park Address: 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford Contact: twp. pine. pa. us, or 724.625.1636
Views of emerald green as far as the eye can see! This 105-acre park has some amazing amenities including a community center, ball fields, sand volleyball courts, a children’ s playground and a preschool playground, a fishing lake, nature and hiking trails and much more. Visit the website for more information.
Richland Community Park Address: 1049 Van Velsor Drive, Bakerstown Contact: richland. pa. us, or 724.443.5921
With a beautiful barn as its focal point, this 80-acre park is packed full of charm! Take advantage of the ball fields, picnic pavilions, playground structures, hiking trails and a volleyball court. Visit the website for more information on the park’ s upcoming events.
IN Ross Township
Evergreen Community Park Address: 3430 Evergreen Road, Ross Township Contact: ross. pa. us, or 412.931.7055
Fishing close to home! This 34.55-acre park was recently improved and features a pond with a fishing pier, a house with kitchen facilities, a picnic pavilion with tables and grills, walking trails and a small play area. Love history? Make an appointment to take a tour of the Stewart / Schlag log house, built around 1800. Behind the fishing pier, a 34-foot by 11-foot concrete patio was added that eventually will be surfaced with commemorative granite pavers that are being sold to raise money to buy new playground equipment for the park. Visit the website for more information.
Ross Township Municipal Center Park Address: Ross Municipal Drive, Ross Township Contact: ross. pa. us, or 412.931.7055
A respite right in the commercial hub of Ross Township! Amenities at this park include a playground, basketball court, pavilions and indoor recreation center including a gym and many programs for the community. Visit the website for more information.
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