NORTH
BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Whether you love bird watching, biking, or basketball, there is a perfect park to help put some spring back in your step!
IN Ross Township
Evergreen Community Park Address: 3430 Evergreen Road, Ross Township Contact: ross. pa. us, or 412.931.7055
Fishing close to home! This 34.55-acre park was recently improved and features a pond with a fishing pier, a house with kitchen facilities, a picnic pavilion with tables and grills, walking trails and a small play area. Love history? Make an appointment to take a tour of the Stewart / Schlag log house, built around 1800. Behind the fishing pier, a 34-foot by 11- foot concrete patio was added that eventually will be surfaced with commemorative granite pavers that are being sold to raise money to buy new playground equipment for the park. Visit the website for more information.
Ross Township Municipal Center Park Address: Ross Municipal Drive, Ross Township Contact: ross. pa. us, or 412.931.7055
A respite right in the commercial hub of Ross Township! Amenities at this park include a playground, basketball court, pavilions and indoor recreation center including a gym and many programs for the community. Visit the website for more information.
IN Cranberry
Cranberry Township Community Park Address: 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township Contact: cranberrytownship. org, or 724.779.4FUN( 4386)
Whether you want to get your dog out for some exercise at the Rotary Dog Park, play with your kids at the Kids Castle playground, or compete on the many athletic fields, sand volleyball courts, and more, this park has it all for every age group this spring. Visit the website for all of the park’ s amenities.
EDCO Community Park and Pool Address: 154 West Main Street, Evans City Contact: evanscity. us, or edcopark. com
Take your family to this fun neighborhood park this spring! Participate in one of the fun community events, or visit the playground, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoes, tetherball, and shuffleboard areas for some exercise. Also featured are the pool and pavilion rentals for BBQs / events. Visit the website for more information and for ways to donate and volunteer.
Moraine State Park Address: 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville Contact: dcnr. state. pa. us / stateparks, or 724.368.8811
A feast for the all the senses, this 16,725-acre park has 1,750 square feet of beach, 71 miles of trails and 42 miles of shoreline. It’ s a perfect choice for hiking, biking, boating, or just enjoying the beauty of the sparkling Lake Arthur, or a picnic at one of the park’ s 705 picnic tables. Also available are many family fun activities listed on the website.
Zelienople Community Park Address: South Division Street, Zelienople Contact: myzeliepark. org, or 724.452.0231
Outdoor fun close by! This park is the venue for many spring events including live music at the amphitheater starting in mid to late May. Also featured is a swimming pool with facilities, six ball fields, three tennis courts, two basketball courts, seven picnic shelters, a beautiful playground, a walking trail and much more. Visit the website for more information on events and for ways to donate and volunteer.
IN Fox Chapel Area
Aspinwall Riverfront Park Address: 285 River Avenue, Aspinwall Contact: aspinwallriverfrontpark. org
This unique 10-acre park packs a big punch with its amenities. Set along the beautiful Allegheny River, enjoy a jog or walk on the park’ s flat quarter-mile walking trail, marvel at the native gardens, or watch the kids play on the artiest playground around. Visit the website for more information on all of the park’ s spring activities.
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