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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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