Simmons Park Address: 1200 Clifton Road, Bethel Park Contact: bethelpark. net, or 412.831.1328
Do you love beach volleyball but can’ t afford a tropical vacation? This 25.5-acre park features a sand volleyball court with a professional net and lighting for play after work! Also included are hiking trails, baseball fields, a street hockey court, and much, much more. Visit the website for more information.
South Park Address: Buffalo Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us, or 412.833.1499
There are no excuses not to get outdoors and enjoy spring when this 2,013-acre park has so much to offer! There is something for every age group, from a golf course, ball fields, shelters, and a skate park, to trails, nature center, deck hockey rink and more. Later in the season, take advantage of free concerts and a wave pool. Visit the website for a schedule of activities at the park and for more information.
IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall
Brentwood Park Address: 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodboro. com, or 412.884.1500
With its swimming pool, walking track, and numerous athletic fields, this park features excellent opportunities for serious exercise, or a fun workout with friends. It also contains lush vegetation and well-maintained facilities, and affords visitors a place to quietly relax without having to venture to the countryside. Visit the website for more information.
Elm Leaf Park Address: Elm Leaf Drive, Baldwin Borough Contact: baldwinborough. org, or 412.882.9600
Did you know that last September construction began to build a whole new play structure, pavilion, and parking area for residents to enjoy? This park also contains a beautiful pool, horseshoe pits, and more! Visit the website for more information.
Union Park Address: 4701 Baptist Road, Whitehall Contact: whitehallboro. org, or 412.884.0505
This park’ s natural beauty steals the show! Featuring three baseball fields and a walking trail. Check the website for more information.
IN Canon-Mac
Canonsburg Town Park Address: 68 East Pike Street, Canonsburg Contact: canonsburgboro. com, or 724.745.1800
There is something for everyone this spring at this 52-acre park. Ball fields, walking trails, a playground and picnic pavilions are great for a day of outdoor fun. Other amenities include a pool and an outdoor amphitheater. Visit the website for more information.
Cecil Park Address: 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil Contact: ceciltownship-pa. gov, or 724.745.2227
Love to picnic? This park includes three pavilions, a playground, baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court and a scenic walking trail. Visit the website for more information.
North Strabane Municipal Park Address: 1929 Route 519, Canonsburg Contact: northstrabanetwp. com, or 724.745.8880
Visiting this 70-acre park is a wonderful way to welcome spring! It contains a basketball court, baseball fields, and a multipurpose field. There is also a fun playground for the kids and picnic pavilions for dining in nature. Take a stroll or a bike ride on the park’ s shady trail that’ s equipped with benches. Check out the website for the park’ s other amenities.
IN Chartiers Valley
Chartiers Park Address: Lesnett Road, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevilleboro. com / parks, or 412.221.6012
Get outdoors this spring with a picnic at the park’ s two pavilions, while the kids enjoy the playground, or take a family hike on the walking trail. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the woods, or searching for critters in Chartiers Creek. Feel like some competition? Take advantage of the horseshoe pits, or play a ball game on the park’ s sports fields. Visit the website for more information.
Collier Community Park Address: 5 Lobaugh Street, Oakdale Contact: colliertownship. net, or 412.279.2525
A 40,000-square-foot Community Center, baseball fields, multi-use soccer fields, tennis, and numerous walking trails and picnic pavilions are just some of the fantastic amenities at this 72-acre park. Visit the website for more information.
Scott Township Park Address: Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scott-twp. com, or 412.276.5300
Have some spring fun playing tennis, baseball, and basketball, or take a swim at this beautiful park. Partake in a picnic or large spring get-together in one of the many pavilions, or enjoy a performance at the amphitheater. Visit the website for more information.
Settlers Cabin Park Address: 1225 Greer Road, Collier Contact: alleghenycounty. us, or 412.787.2750
Welcome spring with a hike on 4.45 miles of trail in The Wildflower Reserve at this park! The 314-acre tract, originally purchased in 1962 by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, contains one of the most biodiverse and unique stands of wildflowers in Pennsylvania. Over 700 species of plants can be found along the five miles of trails, which lead the visitor through a variety of habitats from oak-hickory forest to pine plantations, and from meadows to floodplain forest. Visit the website for more information.
IN Keystone Oaks
Dormont Park Address: 1801 Dormont Avenue, Dormont Contact: boro. dormont. pa. us, or 412.561.8900
Family outdoor fun close to home! This 23.5-acre park includes a ball field, a creative play area, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, street hockey court, basketball court, horseshoe courts and a walking trail. Visit the website for more details.
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