Allegheny County Parks Foundation

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Allegheny County Parks Foundation We are a nonprofit dedicated to restoring, improving & conserving Allegheny County's 9 parks.

The Allegheny County Parks Foundation improves, preserves and restores the nine county parks
covering 12,000 acres. It enhances the quality of life for county residents, promotes healthy lifestyles, improves the environment and stimulates economic growth and vibrancy for our region in partnership with Allegheny County.

🍂 Our October newsletter is here! Take a look at what’s happening across your nine Allegheny County Parks, from native p...
10/09/2026

🍂 Our October newsletter is here! Take a look at what’s happening across your nine Allegheny County Parks, from native plantings and second-year meadows to recent events, park projects and more!

Read the full newsletter: https://conta.cc/4xWmRQ8

This morning, 9 volunteers from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Latodami Nature Cen...
10/08/2026

This morning, 9 volunteers from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Latodami Nature Center joined us to plant 150 native trees and shrubs in North Park along the Nature Access Trail on Brown Road, across from the Pond Trail and Nature Center. This planting took place in the same area where volunteers helped clear invasive barberry last year, giving native plants more room to thrive. The planting included a variety of native species, including elderberry, eastern hemlock, American strawberry bush, alternate-leaf dogwood, hydrangea, snowberry, chokecherry, bottlebrush buckeye, umbrella magnolia and red buckeye.

A huge thank you to our hard-working volunteers, to TreeVitalize Pittsburgh for providing the trees and to the Allegheny County Park Rangers for leading the event. We’re excited to watch these native species grow and see the lasting impact they’ll have on North Park! 🌱

Happy DAF Day! 💚 A DAF, or donor-advised fund, is a charitable giving account that makes it easy to support the nonprofi...
10/08/2026

Happy DAF Day! 💚 A DAF, or donor-advised fund, is a charitable giving account that makes it easy to support the nonprofits and causes you care about. Today is a great day to check your DAF and consider recommending a gift to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. Your charitable giving helps your parks by supporting projects that improve, conserve and restore the nine Allegheny County Parks for everyone to enjoy. 🌳Learn more about giving through a DAF by contacting our Director of Development, Caitlin Harpster, at [email protected] or calling our office.

Yesterday, six hardworking volunteers from Giant Eagle joined us to plant 150 native trees in White Oak Park on the hill...
10/07/2026

Yesterday, six hardworking volunteers from Giant Eagle joined us to plant 150 native trees in White Oak Park on the hillside behind Angora Gardens. These trees will help expand the forest, provide habitat for wildlife and create a beautiful display for park visitors as they grow and mature. The Allegheny County Park Rangers thoughtfully planned the layout, layering white pines, redbuds and flowering dogwoods with a variety of other native trees throughout the planting.

We extend a huge thank you to our Giant Eagle volunteers, TreeVitalize Pittsburgh for providing the trees and the Allegheny County Parks Rangers for leading the event. We’re excited to see this hillside grow and the lasting impact this planting will have on White Oak Park! 🌱

It's and today we are visiting Settlers Cabin Park to enjoy the newly unveiled one-mile paved accessible trail which c...
10/06/2026

It's and today we are visiting Settlers Cabin Park to enjoy the newly unveiled one-mile paved accessible trail which creates a dedicated path for pedestrians through the heart of the park.

The 8-foot-wide trail runs between the Moccasin and Iroquois shelter areas, following Papoose and TePee drives. Designed with minimal or gradual slopes, the trail provides a smoother, safer route for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the park without sharing the road with vehicles.

Along the trail, rain gardens and bioswales will help manage stormwater, while native plant meadows, boulder retaining walls and new seating areas add to the experience along the way.

Take a stroll and check it out!

Happy Earth GivesDay! Today is the day to become an earth giver and donate to support our environmental work in your 9...
10/06/2026

Happy Earth GivesDay! Today is the day to become an earth giver and donate to support our environmental work in your 9 county parks! All donations will be MATCHED today, meaning your donation will go twice as far. Help us make twice the impact on improving, conserving and restoring your nine county parks! 💚https://www.earthgives.org/organization/acpf

Across Allegheny County’s nine parks, we’re planting trees, restoring streams, creating meadows and improving the landsc...
10/02/2026

Across Allegheny County’s nine parks, we’re planting trees, restoring streams, creating meadows and improving the landscapes that help our communities stay healthy and resilient. This is climate work you can see, walk through and be part of right here in your community.

If you believe your parks are worth protecting and investing in for generations to come, consider making a gift to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation through Earth Gives. Every gift will be matched thanks to generous park supporters.

https://www.earthgives.org/organization/ACParksFdn

💚 We loved hearing this from one of our 9 Park Summer Quest adventurers! That’s exactly what we hoped the Quest would in...
10/01/2026

💚 We loved hearing this from one of our 9 Park Summer Quest adventurers! That’s exactly what we hoped the Quest would inspire: a little adventure and a reason to explore more of our region's incredible 12,000 acres of county parks!

Thanks to everyone who joined us this summer and explored all 9 Allegheny County Parks. It's never too late to explore: https://acparksfoundation.org/9-park-summer-quest/

09/30/2026

What does a meadow look and sound like in its second year? At the Deer Lakes Barn Solar Meadow, native plants are becoming more established, wildflowers are emerging and pollinators are finding new habitat.

Learn more about how the meadow is developing and what to expect as it continues to grow! Be sure and turn your volume up so you can hear the sounds of summer. https://acparksfoundation.org/second-year-meadows/

It’s and today we’re visiting South Park to enjoy a unique rock formation tucked into the landscape. To find it, take ...
09/29/2026

It’s and today we’re visiting South Park to enjoy a unique rock formation tucked into the landscape. To find it, take the Maple Springs Loop and walk past the pond. Out in the open field, you’ll spot its tall, weathered stones standing among the grass. Once you arrive, stop and take a closer look at each rock. What do you notice when you get a little closer?

South Park is full of unique features like this, making it a fun place to explore, slow down and get curious about what you find along the way. Be sure to plan a visit to Maple Springs soon, take a stroll and enjoy this unique formation! Let us know what you think about your visit.

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675 Old Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15239

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(724) 327-7627

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