Allegheny County Parks Foundation

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.

This Saturday, hikers will take on one of the region’s most iconic endurance events: the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. ...
06/17/2026

This Saturday, hikers will take on one of the region’s most iconic endurance events: the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. 🥾 We’re wishing the best of luck to everyone participating, including our Board Chair, Mike Tomera.

Learn more about the Challenge, the important work of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy and how you can cheer participants on this weekend in our latest blog: https://acparksfoundation.org/more-than-miles-the-rachel-carson-trail-conservancy/

We’ll be cheering everyone on, every step of the way! 💚

It's and today we're visiting the Moccasin Shelter in Settlers Cabin Park! Located along Papoose Drive, Moccasin Shelt...
06/16/2026

It's and today we're visiting the Moccasin Shelter in Settlers Cabin Park! Located along Papoose Drive, Moccasin Shelter is the third grove on the right and features a large open grassy area. It's also conveniently located near a universal playground, making it a great gathering spot for families, friends and community events.

Tomorrow evening, it will also serve as the backdrop for Allegheny County Parks' Acoustics Series, a free summer concert featuring local musicians like Zach Rock. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of live music in the park!

Learn more about the concert series and make plans to visit Settlers Cabin Park tomorrow night with our friends at Allegheny County Parks! https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Acoustics-Series

Join us at Suffragist Grove in Hartwood Acres Park as we continue enhancing this historic space with new plantings. 🌿We’...
06/15/2026

Join us at Suffragist Grove in Hartwood Acres Park as we continue enhancing this historic space with new plantings. 🌿We’re looking for volunteers to help plant groundcover perennials on July 8 from 9 am– noon. These native, pollinator-friendly plants will help beautify the grove while providing valuable habitat and food sources for insects, pollinators and other wildlife.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, we’d love to have you join us.

📧 Email Caitlin to volunteer: [email protected]

A tree is more than a gift to our parks, it’s a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come! 🌳 Each year, in pa...
06/12/2026

A tree is more than a gift to our parks, it’s a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come! 🌳 Each year, in partnership with Allegheny County Parks, we plant trees across the county parks to restore tree canopy, improve water quality, reduce stormwater runoff and create habitat for wildlife.

By donating to our Tree Program, you can honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone or memorialize someone special. Donations of $50 or more receive a commemorative certificate!

Learn more and donate to plant trees throughout the 9 county parks: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/treeprogram

"The atmosphere throughout the event was incredibly supportive, from the staff and volunteers to fellow participants. It...
06/11/2026

"The atmosphere throughout the event was incredibly supportive, from the staff and volunteers to fellow participants. It was certainly tough, but overall it was an incredibly rewarding experience."
— Joey-Linn Ulrich, Executive Director, Allegheny County Parks Foundation

The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is more than a hike. It is a test of endurance and determination and a celebration of the strength and support found within our communities.

In our latest blog, written by Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy board member Devin Misour, you'll learn more about the important work of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy and get more information on the twenty-ninth annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, which takes place next Saturday, June 20. We encourage community members to head out along the route or gather at the finish in Harrison Hills Park to cheer on participants, offer encouragement and help carry them through the final miles. Whether it’s a wave from a roadside crossing or a cheer at the finish, that community support is a meaningful part of what makes the Challenge so special!

📖 Read the blog: https://acparksfoundation.org/more-than-miles-the-rachel-carson-trail-conservancy/

Photo Credit: Jacquelyn Cynkar

Calling all bird lovers! 🐦 The Friends of Harrison Hills Park are hosting their annual Purple Martin Program on Saturday...
06/10/2026

Calling all bird lovers! 🐦 The Friends of Harrison Hills Park are hosting their annual Purple Martin Program on Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. Local expert Ken Kostka will share the fascinating story of how the Purple Martin colony at Harrison Hills Park came to be.

RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend!

It’s and today we’re heading to Hartwood Acres Park at the Saxonburg Road entrance, where visitors are immediately gre...
06/09/2026

It’s and today we’re heading to Hartwood Acres Park at the Saxonburg Road entrance, where visitors are immediately greeted by Fletcher Benton’s striking Ring Series #5 (1983), part of the Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden. Painted black with a slight hint of red, the work dominates the landscape as it hoists its great circles skyward.

Ring Series #5 remains in its original location and was not relocated as part of the redesigned Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden. However, it did receive careful conservation work.

This piece is part of the broader Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden, and visitors can enjoy a free self-guided audio tour that brings the stories behind each installation to life as you move through the grounds. The tour can be experienced while walking or navigating through the park, or from your phone or computer at any time.

Learn more about Benton’s work, the full collection and plan your next visit to Hartwood Acres Park!
https://acsculpturegardentour.org/

Parks are more than places, they're where memories are made, connections are formed and moments are shared. Today, we're...
06/08/2026

Parks are more than places, they're where memories are made, connections are formed and moments are shared. Today, we're grateful to Jill for sharing her story and connection to North Park. 💚 Now, we want to hear from you! What is your favorite park, and what memory stands out most from your time there?

We are thrilled to share that the Allegheny County Parks Foundation has been awarded $10.6 million from the Pennsylvania...
06/05/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Allegheny County Parks Foundation has been awarded $10.6 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to restore abandoned mine lands in Settlers Cabin Park, improve water quality in Pinkertons Run and create a new trail connection to the Panhandle Trail.
This is the largest grant in our organization's history and a transformational investment in the future of Settlers Cabin Park, the Lower Chartiers Creek watershed and the region, allowing us to improve water quality, restore habitat and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. The connection to the Panhandle Trail will enhance access to the park, connect communities and provide a safe pathway that includes direct access into West Virginia, as well as connections to the Montour Trail and the Great Allegheny Passage.
We are grateful to Allegheny County Parks and our many partners whose years of collaboration helped make this investment possible.

Learn more about these projects and the impact they will have on our community:
https://acparksfoundation.org/projects/pinkertons-run-abandoned-mine-treatment/
https://acparksfoundation.org/projects/panhandle-connector-trail-phase-2/

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎💚 Today we celebrate the natural places that connect us to one another and to the world ar...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎💚 Today we celebrate the natural places that connect us to one another and to the world around us! Join us in improving, conserving and restoring your nine Allegheny County Parks today and every day.

Donate: https://acparksfoundation.org/donate/

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675 Old Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15239

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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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