Donaldson Community Park Walking Trail and Dog Park
590 Donaldson Road, North Fayette Township For more info: north-fayette. com
Donaldson Community Park offers an off-leash, fenced-in open area for dogs to run and play. There is also a 1.1-mile walking trail( dogs must be leashed on the trail).
Hollow Oak Land Trust Conservation Areas
Various locations in the Airport Corridor For more info: hollowoak. org
Hollow Oak preserves and protects scenic, historic, and recreational lands with high natural resource value primarily in Moon, Kennedy, Robinson and North Fayette. These areas offer an amazing opportunity for recreation such as hiking, birding, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature.
Montour Trail
Access Point at Montour Run Road and Park Manor Boulevard For more info: montourtrail. org
Hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski through a winter wonderland on this multi-use, non-motorized recreational rail-trail that extends 46 miles from Coraopolis to Clairton.
Moon Parks
Various locations in Moon Township For more info: moonparks. org
Did you know that you can enjoy Moon Park, Robin Hill and other township parks year-round until dusk? Take the family and enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, or just get some fresh air.
Raccoon Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18, Hookstown For more info: dcnr. pa. gov
Raccoon Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’ s largest and most visited state parks. The park encompasses 7,572 acres and features the beautiful 101-acre Raccoon Lake. Take a hike on the 44
miles of trails, fish for a variety of types of fish or attend an environmental education program.
RMU Island Rapids Mini Golf
7600 Grand Avenue, Neville Island For more info: rmuislandsports. com
This outdoor miniature golf course isn’ t just your regular putt-putt course. It is an 18-hole course ideal for people of all ages that is open year-round.
Robert Morris University Island Sports Center
7600 Grand Avenue, Neville Island For more info: rmuislandsports. com
Ice skating together is great family fun. RMU’ s Island Sports Center offers public skating sessions and hockey programs, plus an indoor driving range. Check the website for available days and times.
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale For more info: alleghenycounty. us
This park is a great place for winter activities, including walking and hiking trails and an off-leash dog area. The picturesque 1,610-acre park is in Collier, North Fayette and Robinson townships. n
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