How elegant it must have to been to live at the Hartwood Mansion 100 years ago — and today, you and your family members can still get a feel for the old days through its tours, high teas, and a hayride.There’s hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing available. (Be sure to take a look at the quilt in Mr. Lauren’s bedroom.)
Contact number: (412) 767-9200
Location: 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Situated in the heart of Oakland, Schenley Park is a major destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. The public, city park features a visitor center, a pool, an ice skating rink, and plenty of open space to play.
Contact number: (412) 422-6523
Location: Panther Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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South Side Riverfront Park is a community park on the Monongahela River that offers a public boat and canoe launch, a picnic area, and a multi-purpose trail.
Location: S 18th St & Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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West Park, also known as Allegheny Commons Park, is a municipal park located on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
Contact number: (412) 231-2636
Location: Brighton Rd & W N Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225
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Grandview Park, a community park located in Mount Washington, offers a children’s play area, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
Location: Bailey Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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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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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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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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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 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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