Mellon Square, an urban green space in the downtown Pittsburgh area, is on the National Register of Historic Places
Contact number: (412) 255-2539
Location: Smithfield St & Oliver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Frick Park
It is heavily populated when weather allows which is proof enough of how it is enjoyed. Great amenities such as phrases on park benches and a walkway circling to a monument.
Location: 6750 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Boyce Park
Located in the Eastern region of Pittsburgh, Monroeville’s Boyce Park is part of the Allegheny County park system and offers a myriad of year-round outdoor activities.
Contact number: (724) 327-0338
Location: 675 Old Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Hartwood Acres Park
Hike or horseback along its wooded trails or cross country ski depending on the season. Visit the farm and stable complex, appreciate the sculptures or see a concert under the stars.
Contact number: (412) 767-9200
Location: 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Point State Park
Point State Park is the only large public park in downtown Pittsburgh, with 13 miles of trails and green spaces developed at the confluence of the city’s three rivers. It’s also in the midst of a major redevelopment — the park was never meant for the level of traffic it enjoys today.
Contact number: (412) 471-0235
Location: 101 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Highland Park
This park is home to the Pittsburgh Zoo and the PPG Aquarium, but other popular features include a hilltop walking trail that overlooks a large reservoir and the city’s only long-course swimming pool.
Contact number: (412) 682-7275
Location: N Highland Ave & Reservoir Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is a gathering place for modern artists. There’s also a program to give underfunded independent filmmakers access to equipment and production facilities. But first, visit with your children to see the remarkable work of the Center’s participants and alumni. It could be the beginning of a beautiful — and challenging — relationship.
Contact number: (412) 361-0873
Location: 6300 5th Avenue, Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Museum is one of the country’s largest repositories of dinosaur fossils, and you and your children can be the beneficiaries of this prehistoric abundance. Visit the family-friendly installation that includes exhibits, special events, and educational workshops. It’s all about natural history and cultural anthropology reaching back millions of years. And stop by the Natural History Store and the museum cafe with the best name in town: Fossil Fuels!
Contact number: (412) 622-3131
Location: 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Carnegie Science Center
The aspiring scientists among your children will have a truly wonderful day at the Carnegie Science Center. The planetarium, aquarium, and OMNIMAX theater are the core of this five-floor educational, interactive center that accommodates the very young and the fully grown — a great destination for all generations.
Contact number: (412) 237-3400
Location: 1 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum Memorial
The Soldiers and Scholars Military Museum and Memorial is one of the country’s largest museums dedicated exclusively to U.S. veterans. The exhibits, from the Civil War to current conflicts, tell stories of ordinary citizens who have done extraordinary things to preserve our way of life.
Contact number: (412) 621-4253
Location: 4141 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213,
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