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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 ❘ FALL 2019 31