11/24/2023 0 Comments Parks with beautiful scenery near meFall Run Park – Glenshaw – 94 acre park just off of Route 8 that features one of the largest waterfalls near the city of Pittsburgh.Trillium Trail – Fox Chapel – A small park with a ~1 mile trail that protects the trillium flower bloom which occurs near the end of April.Sewickley Heights Borough Park – Sewickley Heights – 1,000+ acre park that is friendly towards off-leash dogs (rules apply).Beechwood Farms – Fox Chapel – 134 acre nature reserve in Fox Chapel managed by the Audubon Society of Western PA.Kane Woods Nature Area – Scott Township – 77 acre reserve that once was home to General Neville- tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion, during which his mansion was burned to the ground.White Oak Park – White Oak – 810 acre park that is primarily used for gatherings via picnic pavilions.Round Hill Park – Elizabeth – 1,100 acre park that doubles as a working farm with animal exhibits and more.Settlers Cabin Park – Collier/North Fayette/Robinson Townships – 1,610 acre park with a historical log cabin as well as a very small waterfall. Boyce Park – Plum – 1,096 acre park with numerous hiking/biking trails as well as ski and tubing hills in the winter month.North Park – Hampton/McCandless/Pine Townships – 3,075 acre park including hiking trails, a large lake for kayaking, boat house, and more amenities.South Park – Bethel Park/South Park Townships – 2,013 acre park featuring numerous recreational facilities, several hiking trails, and more modern amenities.Hartwood Acres Park – Hampton/Indiana Townships – 629 acre park that has numerous hiking trails, a historic mansion, amphitheater, and stable.Harrison Hills Park – Natrona Heights – 500 acre park featuring several hiking trails including one with a view of the Allegheny River.Deer Lakes Park – Tarentum – 1,180 acre park with man-made lakes, numerous hiking trails, and many recreational amenities.Girty's Woods – Millvale – 155 acre greenspace right on the outskirts of Millvale.If you are looking for hiking near Pittsburgh, but do not want to go too far, there are a number of great Allegheny County parks worth checking out. Hays Woods – Hays – 660 acre park of mostly undeveloped woodland in the South Side.Emerald View Park – Mount Washington/Duquesne Heights – 280 acre park wrapping around Mount Washington with trails offering stellar views of the city and nearby.Seldom Seen Greenway – Beechview – ~90 acre greenspace off of route 51 with a train line, graffiti, and a few small hiking trails.Mellon Park – Shadyside/Point Breeze – 120 acre park tucked between two neighborhoods with a walled garden and a memorial only visible at night.Check out the Nine Mile Run extension trail on a subsequent visit to take a brisk walk down to the Monongahela River. Frick Park – Squirrel Hill/Regent Square – 644 acre park with numerous hiking trails and recreational amenities.Schenley Park – Oakland/Squirrel Hill – 456 acre park just steps away from Pitt and CMU.Point State Park – Downtown – 36 acre park right at the confluence downtown with river trails, fountain, and historical fort markers.Riverview Park – Perry North – 251 acre park with primarily wooded hiking trails and an Observatory at the center.Highland Park – Highland Park – 748 acre park in the neighborhood of the same name featuring a water reservoir and European inspired gardens.If hiking in Pittsburgh proper is on your radar, we have many parks and green spaces within the city limits worth checking out.
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