Harrison Hills Park
5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights For more info: alleghenycounty. us
The Watts Memorial Overlook in Harrison Hills Park is a magnificent opportunity to observe three counties( Westmoreland, Butler, and Armstrong) simultaneously across a panoramic horizon. The park also features an environmental learning center, outdoor classroom, and a wildlife observation blind by the South Pond. The 14 miles of blazed trails with trailheads are perfect for hiking and horseback riding.
Irwin Park
Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin For more info: irwinborough. org
Best known for summer concerts, this community park is also great for a few laps on the trail in the winter.
Kirk S. Nevin Arena
520 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg For more info: greensburgpa. org
Winter is the perfect time for people of all ages to learn how to skate, or just enjoy an afternoon of affordable skating at a public skate session. Visit the website for rates and details.
McKees Point Trailhead at the Great Allegheny Passage
100 5th Avenue, McKeesport For more info: gaptrail. org
Dust off your snowshoes or crosscountry skis and enjoy a winter workout
in this beautiful area of the Great Allegheny Passage. The multi-use, nonmotorized, recreational rail-trail spans 150 miles and runs from Cumberland, Maryland, to Pittsburgh.
Pleasant Valley Park Trails
2557 Pleasant Valley Road, Murrysville For more info: murrysvilleparecreation. com The 250 acres of this park include rolling fields, woodlands, and streams. These trails are a peaceful place of beauty year-round.
Twin Lakes Park Fishing
219 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe For more info: westmorelandcountypa. gov Both the lower and upper lakes are stocked by the PA Fish and Boat Commission with hardy game fish in the fall and winter, making them a haven for ice fishing enthusiasts.
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Five Star Trailhead at Lynch Field
526 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg For more info: westmorelandcountypa. gov
The Five Star Trail is a rail-with-trail that stretches from Lynch Field in Greensburg to Youngwood, located along the Southwestern Pennsylvania Railroad corridor. The trail’ s flat surface is ideal for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.
White Oak Park
3 Muse Lane, White Oak For more info: alleghenycounty. us
This picturesque park encompasses 810 acres in White Oak. It is a great place for walking and hiking any time of the year, and offers an off-leash dog area as well. n
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