Phillips Park is one of the things I appreciate most about living where I do. The abundance of…read moremature trees gives the park a genuinely healing presence, especially around dusk when the sky shines through the branches. They've even planted several newer trees along parts of the trail near the picnic benches and along the other walking path, which adds even more character to the park over time. One of the more unique aspects of this park is the 9-basket frisbee golf course that stretches across much of the green space. Fun fact: it was created by students and teachers from Carrick High School. Being that it's such a unique feature, people come from all parts of the city to play. There's also a nice wide trail on the west side of the park that works well for walking, running, skating, biking, or walking dogs. It overlooks the surrounding neighborhoods and is especially beautiful in the evening. One unexpectedly charming part of the trail is the very friendly and affectionate cat that often wanders around that area. The cat honestly acts like it owns the trail, casually walking around visitors and sometimes even following people if they're especially kind to it. As silly as it sounds, the cat genuinely adds something to the atmosphere of the park. It slows people down and makes people appreciate their surroundings more instead of just rushing through the trail. It fits perfectly with the calm and natural feeling of the park and has become one of those small neighborhood details that makes the place memorable. The park also has several different walking paths and stairways that connect different sections together, including steps that take you from the rec center area down to the lower walking trail on the west side of the park. Near the rec center on the north side of the park there is also a pool with a deep end that reaches 9 feet deep. The rec center area also offers free Wi-Fi, additional indoor bathrooms, and a small Dog Library nearby, although it's usually pretty empty and mostly just has dog-related items. The southeast end of the park is probably the most developed area. There are three picnic benches, benches and trash cans throughout, a two-tier water fountain, basketball and tennis courts, and a clean porta potty that was stocked with toilet paper and sanitizer when I visited. There's also a playground with swings, slides, climbing equipment, and seating all around, and the playground generally seems to be one of the more active parts of the park. The basketball court also appears to be more popular and consistently used than the tennis court. On the opposite end of the park near the north side, there is also a large grass field that could work for football, soccer, rugby, or other sports, although it would benefit from resurfacing and proper field markings. There are actually porta potties located on both ends of the park, along with trash cans spread throughout different areas, which definitely helps considering how large the park feels once you start exploring all of the trails and open spaces. One thing I do wish the park would improve is the overall atmosphere created by some of the signage and maintenance issues. There are numerous warning and trespassing signs mentioning fines and even jail time, and the sheer number of them can make the park feel less welcoming than a public park should. The old bleacher area is another rough spot -- it's overgrown with thorns and vegetation to the point that the bleachers are barely recognizable and honestly look like something out of Jumanji. Combined with the construction hazard signs still sitting around the area, it gives parts of the park a neglected feeling. Still, despite some rough edges, Phillips Park has a raw and natural feeling that doesn't feel overly manufactured or "bought and paid for." It feels connected to the neighborhood a valuable resource to the community. The rec center additionally offers affordable amenities, including access to the basketball court from 1-7:30 pm during June through August, and the fitness/weight room membership for adults only costing about $5 a month, as well as lunch meals available for the kids and quality bathroom set up.

Brentwood Park is really a lot for such a small footprint…read more The abundance of amenities packed into this park is what makes it unique and also helps justify the very spacious parking lot, which can fill up quickly during games and events. Because of that, it can definitely help to come earlier rather than later in the day, especially during the school year and especially with the entire park closing at 6 pm. This park is rich with things for children and families to get involved with, including a hockey rink, tennis court, and basketball court directly behind the library. Then there's a corn hole setup, a hotel-sized pool, a rec center, and a combo soccer and football stadium with track and field around the perimeter behind that, complete with additional bathrooms nearby. At the far end are four baseball fields with yet another bathroom building, not to mention the very new and very cool playground meant for very small children near the baseball fields. There are also abundant picnic tables placed both in the sun and in the shade where you can grab a bite to eat while enjoying the infrastructure supporting such a wide range of athletic interests in the student body. Multiple grills and plenty of trash cans also make it a great place to enjoy grilled food without worrying about cleanup. Another perk is how close this park is to Brentwood Library, which has spacious and clean family bathrooms with "flow-friendly" amenities including free tampons and pads, a baby changing station, and a free water bottle refill station. You can also use the free fountain or grab a few free books there as well. On top of that, there are additional bathrooms near both the football field and baseball fields, which really helps considering how spread out the park amenities are. The only thing I feel a bit disappointed about regarding the recent renovation is that, even with all the upgrades, they now only have one tennis court while still having four baseball fields. I do realize that reflects the child-centric nature of the park, as does the smaller pool and playground, but I still miss those tennis courts. Another downside is the entire park closing at 6 pm, which feels pretty early considering how much infrastructure and recreational space is packed into the area. In the end, it almost feels like the public park is viewed more as a service connected to the public school system rather than simply a park for everyone.

Located behind Ramsey Elementary School in Monroeville off of Haymaker Road…read more Nice playground for the kids. A walking path surrounds the grounds which includes a Baseball/Softball field, basketball courts and a tennis/pickleball court. Nice clean grounds with a pavilion in the center of it all. Nice family friendly facilities. Enjoy!

Nice local park located in Pitcairn, Amenities include two…read morepavilions, one with a kitchen available. A nice playground for the kids and a small creek to splash around in. There are two basketball courts and a nice volleyball court. Plenty of room by the smaller pavilion for games and activities including frisbee, corn hole, horseshoes, and throwing footballs or baseball. For many years the local American Legion held the annual picnic here. Inexpensive rental fee that has an optional alcohol permit available. Well kept grounds. Nicely maintained. A fair amount of parking available. Nice little park, will be back for the next local picnic or gathering.

Tarentum Riverview Memorial Park is a riverfront park that is along the Allegheny River and…read morecontains walking paths, a playground, a splash pad, and military monuments and equipment. I visited this park recently. It had a long and thin shape. I enjoyed seeing the river, lots of birds, and a military tank. I read that based on community surveys, the local government plans to add sports courts, boat docks and a fishing pier.

This was meant to be a five-star review. Updating to make correction…read more This is a wonderful little park linking Bloomfield and Friendship.

Oh. This is not a park. It's definitely a park let. It's very small. It's pretty and I'm sure if I…read morelived in the area I'd love it as a place to walk and read and relax.

One of many parks in our city that offers a place to unwind and relax, have a picnic, party or…read moreevent, exercise, etc. Beautiful landscaping with a play area. Nice area to spread out of you want some alone time. Fun place for dogs to play and make friends too.

It's a really nice open space park with lots of trees and lots of room for your dog to run. It has…read morea nice playground d for children. The park was well maintained but it doesn't have restrooms. I noticed it didn't have picnic tables but they do have a little building where people vote and have community meeting. Seemed really safe too

I booked a trip through them. I left a day early due to their error on dates on the website/ flyer,…read moreand gave them ample notice when I noticed they changed the dates. They told me they could not give any money back. Fine. On the trip, another couple mentioned how they got $200 back for leaving a day early. They also got $750 back each for the company backing out of airfare tickets. We got $600 back. I wouldn't recommend this shop, as there are a few in Pittsburgh area, due to unfair, un organization, and greediness of the owners.

Beth is a below average instructor, at best, but is even worse at running a business…read more We made a deposit for future courses with Beth, but after she took our money, we never heard from her. She had promised to contact us regarding instructor availability as James, who she said would normally teach the course, was recovering from injury. Unfortunately, our need for the courses was of a time sensitive nature, and we were forced to cancel part of our vacation because we had not completed them. Beth never called to schedule a class, nor did she provide any services whatsoever related to the deposited funds. However, she refuses to refund us. She has earned absolutely none of the deposited funds. She didn't even try. I've given Beth several opportunities to do the right thing over the past several months. I've sent messages via the contact us link on her website, and never received even one response. I've talked to her via text message, which for some reason seems to be her preferred form of communication, however unprofessional that may seem. I sent her a written request for a refund in the mail, which she ignored. I even submitted a complaint to the Better Business Bureau. She chose not to respond to the complaint, as you can see on the company's BBB website, where it also shows their current C+ rating. Because I have given Beth multiple chances to do the right thing, and she has chosen not to, I want to caution potential customers. A scuba instructor is someone you should have complete trust in. Beth is not a trustworthy person. She choose to keep money that she has not earned, and ruin any chance for future business from us, instead of doing the right thing. Please carefully consider other options in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, of which there are many.