with a workout, you’ll receive some
great gardening inspiration. Visit the
website for the hours of operation,
or ways to get involved with this
worthwhile community project.
Penn Hills Community Park
at various elevations along Plum Creek.
The trails are maintained by the Garden
Club of Oakmont, Oakmont Trails
and other community volunteers. Visit
the website and Facebook page for
ways to help.
120 Colorado Street, Verona;
412.795.3500, or pennhills.org
Enjoy a hike right in your backyard!
This park features a walking trail and
borders the Dark Hollow Woods Trails.
It contains plenty of green space for a
rejuvenating hike. Larry Mills Park
IN PLUM Oakmont Arboretum Trail
Dark Hollow Woods Park
Pennsylvania Avenue (just past 15th
Street), Oakmont; 412.828.3232, or
oakmontborough.com
Take your dog for a walk in this
outdoor oasis! Hike on forested trails
Fontana Drive, Holiday Park;
412.795.6800, or plumboro.com
Fresh air and exercise are close by at
this 32-acre park full of lush green space
and bordered by deciduous trees. Visit
the website for more information.
Allegheny River Boulevard,
Oakmont; 412.828.3232, or
oakmontborough.com
Take an atmospheric hike through
the charming town of Oakmont on this
beautifully landscaped 1.4-mile trail
that runs parallel to the railroad tracks,
displaying trees that are not found
anywhere else in the area.
IN WOODLAND HILLS
Bullock Penns Park
3200 McCrady Road, Churchill;
412.241.7113, or churchillborough.
com
Combine learning and hiking! This
park features examples of biological,
geological and aquatic nature found in
western Pennsylvania. The trail begins
at the upper (Biber) shelter, crosses
Chalfant Run with two foot bridges, and
winds through a forest of oak and maple.
Forest Hills Park and Arboretum
Ardmore Boulevard and Braddock
Road, Forest Hills; 412.351.7330, or
foresthillspa.org
This trail is centrally located right in
Forest Hills Borough! It traverses the park
with a nice mix of trees and green space,
perfect for a hike.
Frick Park
2005 Beechwood Boulevard,
Squirrel Hill; 412.255.2539, or
pittsburghparks.org/frick
With 600 acres of woodlands and
approximately 10 miles of trails, this park
is the largest of Pittsburgh’s park system
and is a great choice for hiking, road and
mountain biking. ■
WANT MORE HIKING AND BIKING OPTIONS THIS FALL? TAKE A SHORT ROAD
TRIP TO THESE ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS WITH HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS.
BOYCE PARK
675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum; 724.327.0338,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
1,096 acres located in Monroeville and Plum.
DEER LAKES PARK
1090 Bailey Run Road, Tarentum; 724.265.3520, or
alleghenycounty.us/parks
1,180 acres located in Frazer and West Deer townships.
HARRISON HILLS PARK
5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights; 724.295.3570, or
alleghenycounty.us/parks
524 acres located in Harrison Township.
HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park; 412.767.9200,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
629 acres located in Hampton and Indiana townships.
NORTH PARK
Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park;
724.935.1766, or
alleghenycounty.us/parks
3,075 acres located in
Hampton, McCandless and
Pine townships.
PENN HILLS
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