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IN McKeesport McKees Point Trailhead at the Great Allegheny Passage 100 5th Ave., McKeesport; 1.888.282.BIKE, or atatrail.org Dust off your snowshoes or cross- country skis and enjoy a winter workout as you pass through the beautiful, frozen scenery of the Great Allegheny Passage! The multi-use, non-motorized, recreational rail-trail spans 150 miles and runs from Cumberland, Md., to Pittsburgh. Call or visit the website for more information. White Oak Park 3 Muse Lane, White Oak; 412.678.3774, or alleghenycounty.us Visit with family and friends while enjoying a fun day of sled riding or snowboarding in this picturesque, 810-acre park. Call, or visit the website for more information. IN Monroeville Boyce Park 675 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville/Plum; 724.327.0338, or alleghenycounty.us No need to travel to a ski resort for safe and affordable skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding! Visit the website for more information. Winter Tours/Walks at Boyce Park Nature Center - January through March 675 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville/Plum; 724.327.0338, or alleghenycounty.us Learn something new about nature in western Pennsylvania in the winter months! Take a guided tour or interpretive nature walk on the park’s trails. Weather permitting. Visit the website for more information. IN Murrysville Center Ice Arena 100 Center Ice Dr., Delmont; 724.468.1100, or centericearena.com Winter is the perfect time for 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, available days and times. IN Norwin Irwin Park Irwin; 724.864.3100, or irwinborough.org While known for its concerts in the summer, you can also go to take a few quick laps in the winter! North Huntingdon Township Parks and Recreation Snowman Photo Contest 10870 Mockingbird Drive, North Huntingdon; 724.863.3806, or township.north-huntingdon.pa.us What a great way to get your kids outside for some family fun and exercise! From the very first snowfall to the end of February, residents and families can capture their winter memories by submitting photos to the Department of Parks/Recreation. All photos entered via mail, walk-in, or email will be judged in three categories (biggest, funniest, community spirit) and will remain the property of NHT Parks/Recreation. Prizes awarded for winning entries. IN Plum Alpha Ice Complex 66 Alpha Drive West, Harmarville; 412.826.0800, or alphaicecomplex.com Make some new memories with your family by skating the afternoon away at a public skate session. Visit the website for rates, available days and times. Harrison Hills Park 5200 Freeport Rd., Natrona Heights; 724.295.3570, or alleghenycounty.us Snowshoe on trails that border the Allegheny River and offer “a magnificent overlook in which the viewer can see three other counties, Westmoreland, Butler and Armstrong.” Visit the website for more information. IN Woodland Hills Venture Outdoors Frick Museum Winter Stroll 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh (Point Breeze); ventureoutdoors.org Take a relaxed evening stroll in Frick Park before a tour of the museum! Hot beverages provided. For more information, visit the activity calendar on the website for registration information, fees and more details. ■ IN Penn Hills Bullock-Pens Park Walking Trail 3200 McCrady Rd., Churchill; 412.241.7113, or churchillborough.com Get outdoors and enjoy a winter hike! Bullock-Pens Park, on the border with Churchill Borough, has a one-mile walking trail with a 200-foot elevation from base to peak. For more information, call or visit the website. Pleasant Valley Park Trails 2557 Pleasant Valley Rd., Murrysville; 724.327.2100, or murrysvilleparecreation.com Hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski through a winter wonderland! The picturesque trails are on 262 acres of woodlands, open fields, hilltops and remote valleys of Pleasant Valley Park. Visit the website for more information. PENN HILLS ❘ WINTER 2019 11