I just found out that there's a dog park there. I started taking my 15 year old dog and she loves…read moreit. There's a side for dogs 30 lbs and over and a side for smaller dogs. There's a picnic table under a tree and a fountain to fill water bowls. I just wish I had known about it sooner. There are only 2 problems that I can see. They need to build a set of steps from the road to the enclosures. It's a small hill but it's very steep and if the grass is damp it's very hard to get up and down without falling. The other thing is I wish there was a port a john closer. Other than that my dog and I are loving it. Thank you Washington Park.

This park is more expansive than you first realize, and has several venues, and great classics like…read morethe Main and Stone Pavilions, which can hold events for hundreds of folks at a time. The trees and trails meandering throughout the Park make for a relaxing walk in the woods. The pool and ball fields provide plenty of recreational activity opportunity.

My wife and I visited here yesterday after stopping at "Marsha Cassel's Kitchen on Main" Restaurant…read morejust up the road. I had never been on this side of the lake. They have a nice boat ramp, dock. and fishing pier suitable for handicapped people. There is a playground nearby, picnic pavilions, and a hiking trail leading to a Historic 1881 Truss Bridge. It wasn't the most exciting thing in the world, but it was cool to see and walk over this old bridge. Cheers!

What a beautiful park in SW PA. We stopped by on a sunny Sunday to check out the boat docks,…read morefishing areas, and trails. There were several people out fishing from the dock and multiple people on kayaks in the lake. The bathroom facilities near the docks and shelters were clean and honestly smelled like flowers. The park seems very well maintained and even has a wooden track/course for biking that was pretty cool looking.

My family and I were looking for a park for a quick picnic, while being social distant during our…read moreshort road trip. Wheeling Park was perfect for that, even with the impending rain. When we arrived, we found well manicured hills of grass and trees, and a large number of picnic tables that were empty and available for us to use. And even better, we were able to park right on the side of the road, 100 or so feet from the tables. Does a picnic on a blanket seem more appealing to you? There was ample space to spread out on the side of a gently sloping hill too. We could also see a lovely lake with paddle boats, and from the other reviews, it looks like there are more amenities as well, including an ice rink and putt putt. At the same time, this park seemed old, yet very well taken care of. The large stone markets at the park's entrances made the impression that we were entering a space that a lot of thought and time had been put into. Unfortunately, just after finishing our meal the rain started falling -- or fortunately it didn't start before we were done, I suppose we could say. So we didn't get to explore this more. Wheeling, though, is the halfway point between my family and my brother-in-law's, so I anticipate we will be meeting here more in the future. I very much hope we come back to this park.

This park is very lovely. There is a building called White Palace where they play indoor hockey…read more There are some large shelters, a lake with paddle boats and putt putt. There is tennis courts and the pools are both outdoor and indoor with a slide. They were ice skating and we sat down to watch for awhile. There is an outside viewing area. Very nice park.

Beautiful park with multiple pavilions, multiple kid's play areas and numerous grill stations. The…read moregrounds are well-kept and litter free. Probably the best county park I've seen in my travels. There's also a 2-lane boat launch area and 2 restroom facilities. A permit or sticker is needed to use the boat launch but if just using it for a day, can ask permission for a one-day use.

Great boat ramp and courtesy docks. First, Tenmile Creek is packed with alewives, gizzard shad, un…read morenamed minnows, etc Two where's shad, there's game fish. Game fish like hybrid striped bass, smallmouth, pike, walleye, muskies are constantly feeding off the schools and migrate in and out of the creek. There's a solid weed line extending into deeper water on the Mon, directly across from where the creek enters the river. I'd love to find a waterfront AirBnb or any accommodation near this launch but ZERO exist.

This is a cute little park. We got to see turtles which was a highlight and there's some small…read morehiking trails and a nice relaxing swing while you watch the pond. The playground is nothing to write home about but it's nice. It'd be a nice place for a run and outside workout.

This is a great park for walking. Just be mindful of the fly fishermen that cast their lines before…read morelooking behind them. The lines when cast are coming onto the walking path. This is happening at the end near the bridge. We have been almost hooked a few times now. Who would be liable for any injuries that might occur?

Great state park about 1.5 hours southwest of Pittsburgh (near the West Virginia border). Went on…read morea hike with the Pittsburgh HIking Meetup group at this lovely park on a misty cool October Saturday. Jared with the park led our group on a 6 mile hike (of the total 13 miles they have) thru the park. He was very informative and a great host. Most paths were wide enough for several people across and the terrain was quite hilly, making for a great workout. We did encounter a couple deer on our outing and Jared indicated there are many wild turkeys in the park, as well. The park office had quite a bit of literature and they have a great map of the trails along with a great listing of the trails with their lengths in miles, total elevation, elevation gain, and difficulty level. There are restroom facilities at the park office (flushing toilets and sinks). Note that hunting and camping are also activities within the park boundaries.

Hard to see why this is even considered a park. Except for the campground area there was nothing…read morepark-like to be found. Correction: I would one picnic table and about three parking spaces with nothing nearby to notice parker. The were signs indicating some water features if they were still there, they are not apparent. A theoretical pool may have been taken over by some sort of energy plant.

I recently learned that you should always be open minded to the suggestions on the billboards on…read morethe highway. We saw a sign mentioning the Palace of Gold on the way to Pittsburgh so we decided to make a detour and check it out. My first impression was how beautiful it was. Most of the building is indeed gold colored so there was no false advertising there. They also do tours of the palace so you can get an in depth look of the palace. The tour guide did an amazing job. What I really enjoyed was how quiet peaceful it was. There was a lot more to do than look at the temple. You could take a walk, visit the temple for worship and just enjoy the Mountain View. Everything was very relaxing. We loved it visit to the Palace of Gold. Such a hidden gem!

I'm a little torn on this review to be honest and it's kind of a hard one to write because the…read morePalace of Gold is definitely beautiful, but overall my experience wasn't the greatest. I visited in winter, which meant no flowers were in bloom in the gardens and the outdoor space was pretty gloomy with the exception of a very cool bug that I found on the steps. The seasons definitely change the atmosphere and I imagine that in spring or summer it feels much more vibrant and alive here. The palace itself is lovely with intricate details and ornate interiors and very much what I expected stylistically. However, it wasn't nearly as grand in scale as I had imagined. It was much smaller than I thought it would be. When you step inside the front lobby area, there are gorgeous stained glass windows and beautiful decor and I really enjoyed the light coming through into that space and being able to take photographs in there. The woman inside asked us on a few occasions if we wanted to take the tour and I wasn't sure until we saw the lobby area. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was for me was finding out -- only after paying -- that photography wasn't actually allowed inside. That was tough and had I known I definitely would have made a different decision. Personally, I would have been just as happy taking photos of the exterior and I would have saved myself a lot of money. The tour is a little costly considering that you're just accessing a very small area and although the information was somewhat interesting, I had already read the majority of it beforehand. After the tour I was excited to head over to where they keep the cows, which are considered sacred here, because I had read that guests are sometimes allowed to help feed them. Unfortunately (again) it's only during a specific time of day and there wasn't anyone around that I could talk to, but I was able to see the cows through the fence and they were absolutely adorable. We were advised during the tour that we were welcome to go to the lunch offering near the housing area and we did try to find what the tour guide had described, but there were no clear signs. When we did eventually locate the area where they were serving some food, it felt very uncomfortable, like we had wandered somewhere we weren't meant to be. We definitely didn't feel like we belonged there and left almost immediately. Overall, the palace itself is really beautiful and historically interesting and although I don't subscribe to the beliefs of the people here, I do respect what it represents to them. Between the cost and the no photo surprise and the general feeling of uncertainty throughout our visit, we just spent much of our time here wandering and feeling uncomfortable. The welcome center wasn't very welcoming, the peacock walk had no peacocks and the chanting and yelling of Krishna devotees can be a frightening experience to those new to it. This is worth seeing once, hopefully in a season where it's full of flowers and sunshine and beauty. I just suggest you manage your expectations and definitely make it clear that you are not there to be converted.

I love the smell of Krylon in the morning. Tagging is my favorite kind of public art: raw, off the…read morecuff, available to anyone with an idea and a can of spray paint. I don't condone writing on private property, but dang it if I don't love to see it. I am probably in the minority with this one. It might be because of where I spent several of my formative years (in gang territory, surrounded by graffiti). So when I visited Wheeling, I made sure to stop and see Mt. Wood Overlook, because it's a little spot in this small West Virginia city that's covered with tags and writing. This place is a hidden gem, especially if you like quirky public art. The space itself looks like it's the cement foundation of a former building, and taggers have just taken over and written all over it. There are drawings and messages (happy birthday wishes, dates of first kisses, angry statements to exes) scrawled over every inch of this place. From the parking lot, you enter on the top floor, then you can take two flights of stairs down into what looks like a castle full of graffiti. It's seedy and creepy, but it's so cool to see what's going on in the minds and hearts of people who stopped by and left a message. There are some trails near the overlook, and just from the look of them, I would not recommend going down them. The trails are littered with spray paint cans and liquor bottles, and I read that this is also a popular spot for drug use, so who the heck knows what you might come across. Mt. Wood Overlook would make an excellent spot for a photo shoot. It's also located across the street from a cemetery! It's an awesome place to feel life breathing off the walls from fresh art, with the background of death looming in the periphery. Whatta place! You gotta visit if you're in the area.

It was a cool artistic place yet at the same time it was very sketchy. Any time you see graffiti…read morethat's what usually gives people first impressions. But this had graffiti all over, that you can step in it and not worry about paint being on your shoes. They have a small parking lot with maybe a few spaces - but there was one scary-looking dude just sitting and chilling in his car looking at everyone -like he was getting ready to snap. But I let it go. I did not go to the lower levels, as I just stayed at the top. The top is where you get a great view of the city of Wheeling. It's very interesting that the city is separated by a mountain. Bring your cameras, folks!

PONY - Protect Our Nation's Youth- supposed to be what this national baseball organization stands…read morefor... did NOTHING to protect our youth yesterday July 6, 2018 from the sweltering heat wave that hit the South land (Los Angeles county, San Gabriel valley areas) at 120 degrees. The directors of this tournament (held on Walmerado Park, West Covina), kept the game going despite multiple requests and concerns raised by coaches and parents regarding the safety of having youth boys age 8-12 play in the 120 degrees heat. Parents were concerned about their child safety and increased risk for heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. The directors who were seated comfortable under their shaded tent responded that there is no heat advisory warning in Los Angeles county against outdoor recreational activities so they do not have to cancel. Really? There were multiple warnings all over town and on the news. The directors of this Pony tournament just sat under the lit shaded tent and while they force all the youth kids to play under the heat all afternoon ...putting all our kids in an unsafe environment with increased risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion and stroke. Our umpire wanted to end the game becoz of the heat and called out a slide to second base when it was clearly safe. To join this Pony tournament, there is a tournament fee that each team has to pay plus entrance fee at the gate per adult and child age 11 and up, for each day you enter the park. This tournament goes for the whole month of July... multiple divisions and different teams across the Southland playing. So you can calculate the money they are collecting daily from hundreds of people. Is this really a baseball organization whose purpose is to let youth have fun playing baseball or is there something else we are all missing here?

From the owner: PONY Baseball and Softball is designed to "Protect Our Nation's Youth" by providing experiences in…read moreyouth baseball and girls softball that will help young people grow into healthier and happier adults. PONY has youth Baseball and Girls Softball from ages 4 to 23 in eight different age groups. PONY also is the home of The Champions League. Its goal is to provide every child regardless of special needs the opportunity to participate in America's favorite pastime of baseball and softball.

This is an awesome park! Multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, baseball fields, nice pavilions,…read moreplenty of parking, clean bathrooms. It's a really big park so be sure go drive around and check out all of the amenities! I like that there is a playground for older kids and one for younger ones. The splash park is open certain hours so be sure to double check before heading there. Also, there's not a lot of shade anywhere in the park but especially at the playground and splash park.

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