Awesome place, especially if you're a Mac Miller fan like my wife, but equally for kids as well!…read more It was nice and clean, and there's large playground sets there as well. Side note, I did use the park restrooms there and they were decently clean.

We used to play there as kids... so... 65 years later our old bodies just had to go down that blue…read moreslide. . Still laughing about it. Awesome memory revisited.

First time coming here with my 6 month old son! He loved the swings and this park is in great…read morecondition. Be sure to bring a mask for Covid protection as there are signs posted.

Went for a walk after work I was really impressed with the park it was really relaxing and well…read moremaintained. It's a nice park to take the family for a picnic lots to do for the kids there's a nice playground with a castle in it. I didn't play frisbee golf but the course looked really nice. I was really impressed how well maintained the park is plus the restrooms are clean if your in the area it's worth stopping.

Such a cool park. Repurposing available area with industrial ties to make an oasis for this…read moreneighborhood! Crossing train tracks provide shady areas. Riverfront provides plenty of spectacular nature views and a launch point for small boats. The park is kept pristine with onsite workers, small businesses, and constant oversight. Plenty of cool places to just sit and enjoy being out in the sun!

I thought I had already reviewed this park, but that review is gone, so I will review it again…read more This is a very nice park next to the river in Aspinwall. There is a playground area with a very cool sculpture that you can climb and slide on. It has little people sculptures all over it that are fun to discover. There are chairs and benches and port-a Johns, and a restroom in the building too. There is even a dog park. The trail has been extended since my last visit, and goes all the way to Sharpsburg. The only thing I don't like is the big ugly cellphone tower, but I suppose it's a necessary evil. Overall, a very nice place to come and hang out and relax ... Cheers!

Pittsburgh is truly blessed to have Schenley Park as part of our city's heritage. It is one of the…read morelargest and cleanest parks in the heart of the city, with a trail system and variety of recreational spaces that rival some of the biggest parks in Pittsburgh. It is incredible to have such a large natural area surrounded by the energy of the city. The park offers a pool, playgrounds, skating rink, pavilions, and other activities throughout, but the highlight is the extensive network of trails. There are so many paths to explore that you could spend an entire day walking here and still discover something new. Panther Hollow Trail is one of my favorites. It runs through much of the park, is beautifully shaded, and is a great option on hot, sunny days when you want to enjoy the outdoors without being in direct sunlight the entire time. The main trail is wide, well-graveled, and easy to navigate for groups, walkers, and people with pets. It also connects to other trails throughout the park, including the Bridle Trail and Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Anderson Playground is another unique feature, with its three-tier fountains and creative playground equipment. There are also porta potties throughout the park, which makes spending several hours exploring much easier. One of my favorite things about Schenley Park is that every visit feels different. You can walk around, find new areas, see different activities happening, and create new memories each time. I have enjoyed many walks here with different friends over the years, and it remains one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh to enjoy nature, sunshine, and time outdoors.

Tons of walking trails right outside of Oakland. Who would have thought there was this much nature…read moreright near the city. Well kept and trails are marked. Make sure you have your walking shoes

This is such a great city park with a mix of paved and natural trails. The paved loop around the…read morepark offers nice views and some hills/grades to get your heart rate up. You can bike or walk, with or without your doggo.

If you want a great city park but don't want to deal with the heavy crowds at Frick or Schenley,…read moreyou really need to check out Riverview Park up in Observatory Hill. It's a total hidden gem on the North Side. Because of how heavily wooded and steep it is, you instantly feel like you're deep in the woods even though you're only a few miles from downtown. The hiking trails are excellent, especially if you want a bit of a workout on the hills; and since it gets way less foot traffic than the other major city parks, it's incredibly quiet and peaceful. The real crown jewel, though, is the historic Allegheny Observatory sitting right at the top of the hill. It looks amazing against the trees, and they actually run awesome, free night tours where you can look through the old telescopes if you call ahead for a reservation. Plus, the park has a solid off-leash dog area, a pool, and they host free outdoor concerts in the summer. It's just a great, low-key spot to get outside without ever leaving the city limits.

Reviewing things in 2020 is, well, a little strange. If you're like me, you aren't exactly rushing…read moreout to the places we normally review. Instead, Settlers Cabin Park is one of the spots I frequent these days - for exercise, for a literal change in scenery, and to unplug from the current day-to-day of working at home. I want to mention early that part of the beauty of this 1,600+ acre county park is that it was once the site of various coal mines - this gorgeous space has been restored to what you see when you visit it now. Knowing that adds another level of appreciation, at least for me! After its history, the second biggest reason I love Settlers Cabin Park is the number of trails available to use. If you check out their website and maps, you can see an overview of the five or six total trails here. Some of them are on the shorter side, others are longer, and a lot of them directly interconnect at different points. That makes it easy to explore more than one trail in a single visit - one day I started out on the green trail, somehow went far enough to get to the purple trail, and finished the loop back to my car on the blue trail. (I promise, that will make more sense after looking at a map!) There are other things here besides the trails - tennis courts, field hockey, playgrounds, pavilions, wave pools, etc. Interestingly, Settlers Cabin Park is technically also home to the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, which is another outdoor spot I adore. For the trails alone, I consider Settlers Cabin Park to be my perfect escape these days. I can hike anywhere from 1.5 to 6 miles, at any pace that I want. Bonus points - as long as I don't mind the hilly climbs involved, I can take some time to enjoy the sight and sound of the park's baby waterfall. (Some articles call it a mini waterfall, but given how small it is, I call it a baby!) Any time I spend here is always time well spent, and I'm sure I'll be back again soon.

If you grew up anywhere near Robinson, Settlers Cabin is basically the summer spot to be…read more I've been hitting up that wave pool since I was a teenager. And honestly, you can't talk about Settlers Cabin without mentioning the picnic groves. I swear, half of my summer weekends over the decades have been spent at a cookout, grad party, or other gatherings with friends at one of those pavilions, eating hot dogs and hamburgers. When my daughter was little I brought her there through her teenage years with her friends. Always a good spot to spend a hot summer day in Pittsburgh.

The Backyard is GONE . . . !!! Apparently, this whole area…read morewhich includes the former Backyard (an Arts Space) is all ripped up, and is going to be all new for 2026. The new name will be "Arts Landing." I will miss The Backyard (and the Water Cube too)!!!

One of my favorite things about Pittsburgh is how they just create parks in random areas of the…read morecity! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust debuted "The Backyard" at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. They had live music and some of the food stands that you typically see at the arts fest in this section. I was so excited when I heard they were keeping it, especially since we missed the Allegheny Overlook. They put down fake grass with lots of tables and chairs (even rocking chairs too) facing the stage. I attended the PGH Opens there last night which included extra food trucks and gift card giveaways in addition to the music and Pgh Mobile Bars. The space is comfortable and family friendly. The mobile bars offer a happy hour on weekdays with $2 off cocktails. I tried the Goodlander Strawberry Basil cocktail with vodka and it was delicious! I recommend stopping by next time you are downtown to catch a local band and have a cocktail. It's open Tues. - Sun. from 11 am - 9 pm. They also have free yoga on Saturday mornings!

This is a great park! I love the ability to run circles around the playground so I can exercise…read morewhile watching them play and I love being able to sit in the shade. It has a nice view and you can even sit on a swing and watch the river.

A little confusing to find the entrance and parking, but not a bad park. Lots of shaded areas for…read moresitting with a great view of the Allegheny River and Hulton bridge. Playground for the kids as well as a track, basketball, and tennis courts. I recommend a visit the next time you are in the area.