IN Sewickley Spring 2017 | Page 44

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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 Sewickley
Avonworth Community Park Address : 498 Camp Horne Road , Emsworth Contact : avonworthcommunitypark . org , or 412.766.1700
With a creek meandering through it , this park is home to five baseball diamonds , a vast playground known as Kids Kingdom , miles of hiking trails , a basketball court , and the Mayernik Center , available to rent for events year-round . Summer comes alive between Labor Day and Memorial Day at the Avonworth Community Park Pool , a public swimming pool complete with a slide , diving board , baby pool , changing facilities , and a snack bar . The park is a collaborative effort of the municipalities of Ohio Township , Emsworth , Ben Avon , Ben Avon Heights and Kilbuck . Visit the website for more information .
Bell Acres Nature Park Address : Located at the corner of Turkeyfoot Road and Sevin Road , Bell Acres Contact : bellacresborough . org , or 412.741.5448
Do you love birdwatching ? This 220-acre site is a non-traditional borough park that can be used for hiking , birdwatching , etc . The park also contains the Bell Acres Trail , which was created with a joint effort of the Quaker Valley High School Earthforce 2001 Group and Bell Acres Borough . The trail is a quarter-mile long and ends at the Merriman House foundation . The Merriman family is believed to be the first settlers in the area . There are no facilities located at this park . Visit the website for more information .
Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park Address : 1414 Beaver Street , Sewickley Contact : glenosborneborough . org , mrrnaturepark . com , or facebook . com / mrrnaturepark
Like a magical secret garden ! This park is a great way for little ones to learn about different native species of plants , including many wildflowers . Named after noted mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart , the park was once part of Mrs . Rinehart ’ s estate . Amenities include winding paths that lead to a community fire pit , picnic tables , flower garden ( Pollinator Gardens ), a creek , and an amphitheater . Visit the website for more information .
Ohio Township Community Park Address : 325 Nicholson Road , Sewickley Contact : ohiotwp . org , or 412.364.6321
A wonderful park for families ! Featuring a nature center , natural amphitheater , soccer and multipurpose fields , walking / jogging track , handicap trail , open-air pavilion , picnic shelter , and playground . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Heights Borough Park Address : Intersection of Fern Hollow Road and Pink House Road , Sewickley Heights Contact : sewickleyheightsboro . com , or 412.741.5119
Natural beauty ! This park consists of over 1,000 acres of undeveloped fields and woods that are managed for conservation , education and recreation purposes . Hikers , bikers , and equestrians are among the visitors who enjoy this wonderful setting , and all appreciate using it together . Please refer to the trail courtesy sign for a reminder of etiquette regarding different users . Visit the website for more information .
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