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Pittsburgh and the surrounding hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania are blessed with abundant natural beauty. Get away from the hustle and bustle at these Pittsburgh area parks and public green spaces.
  1. State Parks Near Pittsburgh (9)

Pittsburgh CitiParks Summer Concerts 2010

Pittsburgh Citiparks offers a wonderful series of free summer concerts at various parks and other locations around the Pittsburgh area. Get the schedule and directions for upcoming free summer concerts including the Reservoir of Jazz series at Highland Park, lunchtime concerts in Mellon Square, jazz at Riverview Park, and the Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at Mellon Park.

Frick Park

Hartwood Acres in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is the crown jewel of the county parks system for its estate manor and stable, free summer concerts and performances, and beautiful horse trails. Learn what to expect on your visit to Hartwood.

Schenley Park

Hartwood Acres in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is the crown jewel of the county parks system for its estate manor and stable, free summer concerts and performances, and beautiful horse trails. Learn what to expect on your visit to Hartwood.

Hartwood Acres

Hartwood Acres in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is the crown jewel of the county parks system for its estate manor and stable, free summer concerts and performances, and beautiful horse trails. Learn what to expect on your visit to Hartwood.

Allegheny National Forest

The only National Forest in Pennsylvania, this beautiful recreation area covers four counties in the northwestern part of the state - Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren. Reserve a cabin or campground, learn about seasonal activities, or download maps or brochures.

Allegheny County Parks Department

From North and South Parks to Settler's Cabin and Hartwood Acres, learn about the parks in the Allegheny County Parks system. Schedule a ballfield, reserve a pavilion, or learn about seasonal activities such as skiing, ice skating and swimming.

Forbes State Forest

The closest state forest to the city of Pittsburgh, Forbes State Forest covers areas of Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties, most lying along the Laurel Ridge. Learn about private forest land ownership, recreation opportunities on state forest land and forest fire management.

Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation

Learn about the various public parks run by the City of Pittsburgh, as well as city park programs, Cinema in the Parks and recreational facilities.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Non-profit organization works in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh to restore, renew, revitalize and preserve four great parks of Pittsburgh - Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park and Schenley Park.

Venture Outdoors

Venture Outdoors offers a variety of outdoor adventures in Pittsburgh's parks, including hikes, biking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing and kayaking. Search by date or activity to find upcoming events.

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