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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.

Emerald View 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.

Riverview 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.

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.

Go Ape! Treetop Ropes Course in North Park
Go ape in Pittsburgh's North Park at the seven-acre Go Ape! Treetop Adventure Course. Thirty-seven obstacles situated in the treetops of North Park include five ziplines and two Tarzan swings, plus ropes, bridges, ladders, swings and trapezes. Learn about opening hours, costs, age requirements, and more. You can also book for a birthday party or...

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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