Renziehausen Park Address: Eden Park Boulevard off Walnut Street, McKeesport Contact: mckeesport-pa. gov, or 412.664.8715
This spring, get inspired and take a walk by the McKeesport Garden Club Rose Garden and Arboretum at this 205-acre park. In 2012 the Rose Garden was named one of the Top Ten AARS Public Rose Gardens in the United States and is currently the second largest rose garden in Pennsylvania. The space also includes perennials, a water pond, herb garden and butterfly garden. Other amenities in the park include ball fields and courts, fishing, a pavilion for picnicking, a playground, natural landscaped trails for hiking and much more. Visit the website for more information.
White Oak Park Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks, or 412.678.3774
Getting married this spring? This park features a wedding garden! It also includes 810 acres of plants that exist nowhere else in the state, including trillium, wildflowers and groundcover plants. There are also trails for hiking and biking with some challenging, steep hills, a multipurpose athletic field, shelters, playgrounds, an off-leash area, bocce courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and more. Visit the website for more information.
IN Monroeville
Monroeville Dog Park Address: Heritage Park, Red Gate Drive, Monroeville Contact: monroeville. pa. us, or 412.856.1006
After being cooped up inside all winter, take your furry friend for some fun this spring at a park designed just for dogs! Amenities include a large, fenced-in area with plenty of trees, a doggie-level water fountain( along with tall and short human-level water fountains) and plenty of other dogs to run and play with. There is also a doggie-bag dispenser to make it easy for the humans to clean up after their loved ones. Visit the website for more information.
Monroeville Park West Address: 2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville Contact: monroeville. pa. us, or 412.856.1006
Get some inspiration and ideas this spring by viewing the new plantings at the beautiful Botanical Garden at Monroeville Park West. This park also features hiking trails and paved paths for walking or jogging, pavilions for picnics, playground equipment, ball fields and courts, and more. Later in the season enjoy an outdoor concert at the Tall Trees Amphitheater. Visit the website for more information.
Sugar Camp Park Address: Wall Avenue, Pitcairn Contact: pitcairnborough. us, or 412.372.6500
Reconnect with family and friends this spring! With two pavilions, a playground, ball courts, and a barbeque pit set in a lush, natural environment, this park provides all the amenities for a family reunion or a get-together with friends. Visit the website for more information.
IN Murrysville
Duff Park Address: 4500 School Road South, Murrysville Contact: murrysville. com, or 412.327.4100
Do you love mountain biking? This natural 148-acre paradise was designated as a wild plant sanctuary by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is perfect for a hike or mountain bike ride. Make a day of it after your activity and take along a picnic to enjoy at the park’ s pavilion. Visit the website for more information.
Murrysville Community Park Address: 4056 Wiestertown Road, Murrysville Contact: murrysville. com, or 412.327.4100
So many amenities for spring! At 305 acres, Murrysville Community Park includes sports fields, ball fields, a Miracle Field complex, a soft surface all-sports court and a two-mile Valley Hiking Trail. A dog park,“ tot lots,” pavilions and even a picturesque pond are available to welcome spring. Visit the website for more information.
Newhouse Park Address: Newhouse Park Road, Delmont Contact: delmontboro. com, or 724.468.4422
Make a point to take a weekly outing to this family-friendly park this spring! Play deck hockey, basketball, baseball, or take a jog on the path – just under a mile long. Bring a book to read while the kids enjoy the playground equipment, or pack a lunch and picnic at the pavilion. Later in the season, enjoy movies in the park. Visit the website for more information.
IN Norwin
Irwin Park Address: Pennsylvania Avenue and Chestnut Street, Irwin Contact: irwinborough. org, or 724.864.3100
Get fit this spring by taking advantage of the walking track, tennis court, basketball courts, deck hockey court, baseball field and more. There are also outdoor concerts at the amphitheater later in the season.
Oak Hollow Park Address: 2130 Timothy Road, North Huntingdon Contact: township. north-huntingdon. pa. us, or 724.863.3806
Teach your kids how to fish this spring! Not only does this 127-acre park include a fishing pond, but pavilions, ball courts and fields. Playground equipment with swing sets, jungle gyms and climbing tubes, and paved trails for biking or walking are also available. Visit the website for more information.
IN Penn Hills
Penn Hills Community Park Address: 120 Colorado Street, Verona Contact: pennhills. org, or 412.795.3500
Enjoy a spring hike right in your backyard! This park features a walking trail, borders the Dark Hollow Woods’ trails, and contains plenty of green space for a hike. Visit the website for more information.
Riverside Park Address: Arch Street, Verona Contact: veronaborough. com, or 412.828.8080
Beautiful spring views at this charming park! With benches situated among large shade trees overlooking a spectacular view of the Allegheny River, many individuals use the park as a quiet meditative area where they can relax. Other amenities include a picnic pavilion, a children’ s playground, and a dual-use, full-sized tennis / basketball court. Visit the website for more information.
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