spirit.” Also take advantage of the wide variety of special events
and programs. Visit the website for more information.
SOUTH PARK NATURE CENTER
Address: 2075 Buffalo Drive, South Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks/south‑park/nature‑center.aspx, or
412.835.4810
The South Park Nature Center’s 1800s‑era building, once a
one‑room schoolhouse, houses various displays and artifacts
reflecting the natural environment of western Pennsylvania.
It offers a year‑round schedule of natural history programs
utilizing the many resources of the park, including the Game
Preserve, several streams, as well as over 20 miles of trails
winding through acres of beautiful woodlands. The center also
organizes a wide variety of events that run the gamut from
cross‑country skiing to star gazing and bird watching. Visit the
website for more information.
WINGFIELD PINES CONSERVATION AREA
Address: 1550 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair
Contact: alleghenylandtrust.org
Teach your kids that nature can repair itself! This 80‑acre
conserved property has experienced a rebirth due to the efforts
of Allegheny Land Trust. See this transformation of nature
up close by hiking several miles by the wetlands peppered
with cattails and grasses, while birds fly by and fish occupy
the water. Want to help to preserve Wingfield Pines? Visit the
website to find out more information and for special event
details.
Catch a Summer
Performance
BETHEL PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
TOWER CONCERT SERIES
Address: Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park
Contact: bpcf.org/tower.html, or 412.831.6800, ext. 740
Sweet sounds of summer! The Bethel Park Community
Foundation sponsors and presents an annual music series on
summer Sundays at the Bethel Park Community Center. While
there is no charge, donations are gladly accepted. Visit the
website for more information on who is scheduled to perform
as well as dates and times.
PETERSWOOD PARK OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
Address: 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia
Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000
Check out Peters Township’s new outdoor amphitheater at
Peterswood Park this summer! Featuring concerts, movies and
other special events, it’s a perfect venue for family fun. Visit the
website for a schedule of events.
SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP MOVIE NIGHTS
Dates: June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18
Address: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Township
Contact: southfayettepa.com, or 412.221.8700, ext. 17
Bring blankets, popcorn, friends and family for a fun evening under
the stars! Visit the website for more information on what family‑friendly
movies are showing.
SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES AT SOUTH PARK
Address: Corrigan Drive, South Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks
Take advantage of the free summer concerts sponsored by Allegheny
County Parks at South Park! Pack some chairs and a picnic and enjoy the
live performances. Visit the website for the full schedule.
Kidtastic Summer Fun
KENNYWOOD PARK
Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin
Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.8 127
For most of us, it wouldn’t be summer without visiting Kennywood
Park. Carry on the tradition by making a day of it with your family at
this beautiful amusement park that dates back to 1898. Ride the classic
wooden coasters like the Thunderbolt, the Racer, or Jack Rabbit, or bring
the antacid and try Phantom’s Revenge, or the Black Widow. Want to
leave that part to the kids? Then check out the many magnificent gardens
sprinkled throughout the park, or sample the bacon and cheddar fries at
the Potato Patch, recently named as one of the 10 Best French Fries in
the United States by Food Network Magazine. Visit the website for more
information.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM
Address: 1 Museum Road, Washington
Contact: pa‑trolley.org/special‑events, or 724.228.9256
All aboard for summer fun! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum came
to Chartiers Township, Washington County, in February 1954 with
three trolleys and a dream that was born in 1941. Today, that dream is a
reality. PTM now boasts a collection of nearly 50 cars, over 600 members
worldwide, 150 active volunteers, and over 30,000 visitors each year. Visit
the website for more information.
WASHINGTON WILD THINGS BASEBALL
Address: CONSOL Energy Park, One Washington Federal Way, Washington
Contact: washingtonwildthings.com
Love going to Major League baseball games but can’t afford the
expensive tickets for the whole family? Consider taking your kids to see
the Washington Wild Things play this summer. Not only will you enjoy
affordable and exciting professional Frontier League baseball from good
seats, but also fun entertainment for the kids during the game. Visit the
website for more information on tickets and promotions. ■
Have an idea for a staycation?
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