IN Cranberry
Cranberry Township Community Park Address: 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township Contact: cranberrytownship. org, or 724.779.4 FUN( 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.
Emmerling Community Park Address: Cove Run Road, Cheswick Contact: indianatownship. com, or 412.767.5333
Take a spring hike at beautiful Emmerling Community Park! This 59-acre park features a walking trail that follows Little Deer Creek. Get inspired by the new buds on the trees in the arboretum area, or sit at a park bench and enjoy some outdoor reading. Also included are three picnic pavilions, three playing fields, two playground structures and more. Visit the website for more information.
Squaw Valley Park Address: 330 Fox Chapel Road, O’ Hara Township Contact: ohara. pa. us / parks. asp, or 412.782.1400
A lovely park for families to discover spring! It is the township’ s most popular park, featuring a gazebo, two picnic shelters with electric and water, restrooms, two ball fields, two tennis courts, two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, hiking trails and the pond with its beautiful fountain. Visit the website for more information.
IN Hampton
Hampton Community Park Address: 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa. org, or 412.486.0400
Take advantage of this spectacular 195-acre park that has everything for spring fun! Pack a lunch to take to one of the picnic pavilions, or play with your kids on the playgrounds. Enjoy tennis, street hockey, basketball, baseball and soccer at the many fields, or take a spring hike on trails. Also featured is a spectacular outdoor pool complex for later in the season. Visit the website for more information.
Hartwood Acres Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton and Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks, or 412.767.9200
A jewel of the Allegheny Parks system, this is the perfect place to welcome spring. Set on 629 picturesque acres, the park features mansion tours, teas, an off-leash dog area, and walking, hiking and bridle trails. Visit the website for a listing of events, including free concerts at the park’ s amphitheater starting in June.
IN Mars Area
Adams Township Community Park Address: 698 Valencia Road, Mars Contact: adamstwp. org
Walk or jog this spring on a 1.3-mile walking trail through the green, lush hills at this picturesque park. Not your thing? Play sand volleyball, basketball, or baseball. Families can enjoy the playground, or take part in a picnic at one of the four pavilions that also can be rented for events. Visit the website for more information.
Middlesex Township Community Park Address: 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia Contact: middlesextownship. org, or 724.898.3571
This 21-acre park, located behind the Township Municipal Building, includes a half-mile walking trail around a natural wildflower field. Also included are baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground equipment, and a pavilion / gazebo that can be scheduled for family reunions or company picnics. Visit the website for more information.
IN North Allegheny
Blueberry Hill Park Address: 1604 Blaine’ s Way, Sewickley Contact: franklinparkborough. us
Do you love beach volleyball but can’ t afford a tropical vacation? This park offers two beautiful sand volleyball courts for every skill level ranging from beginner to expert. Stretching over 80 acres in the heart of Franklin Park, it includes recreation programs at the activity center, ball fields, three playgrounds and more. Visit the website for more information.
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