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.
Green Tree Park Address: 905 Greentree Road, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro. com, or 412.921.9005
All ages can take advantage of ball fields, as well as an improved street hockey rink, a small play area for children, soccer fields, a walking track and a leash-free dog park. A concession stand, restroom facilities and landscaped parking area make access to this multi-functional park easy. Visit the website for more information.
Hamilton Park Address: Terrace Drive, Castle Shannon Contact: castle-shannon. pa. us, or 412.885.9200
Keep your fitness goals this spring! This park includes a baseball field, basketball court, tennis court, picnic pavilions and playgrounds that are so close to home. A walking trail is also available for workouts, or just to stroll and enjoy nature. Check the website for more information.
IN Mt. Lebanon
Bird Park Address: Beadling Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon. org, or 412.343.3409
Pack up your binoculars for some birdwatching on the many lush, wooded trails. This centrally located 42-acre park also features a soccer field, picnic shelter, fire circle and more. The park is named in honor of Lieutenant Thomas A. Bird, Jr., U. S. Marine, who was the first Mt. Lebanon resident to give his life in the Vietnam War. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Main Park Address: Cedar Boulevard at Greenhurst Drive, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon. org, or 412.343.3409
Beautiful, spacious and green, this park has every amenity needed for springtime fun. From numerous tennis courts and ball fields, to a playground, pool tables and pavilions for family picnics, it also features walking trails, a sand volleyball court and much more. Visit the website for more information, along with a listing of special events going on in Mt. Lebanon parks.
IN Peters Township
Peters Lake Park Address: 560 Center Church Road, Canonsburg Contact: peterstownship. com, or 724.942.5000
Marvel at the beauty of the lovely lake in this 189-acre park, right in the sprawling suburb of Peters Township! Other amenities include a woodchip walking trail, fishing pier / kayak launch and two boat launches. Visit the website for more information.
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