On my way into downtown, I stopped here and found a place to enjoy the lunch I prepared in the…read moreSprinter van. It's an OK park with a really nice playground and a big open field. A bit too much trash for my liking and while they have supplies for the dog walkers, it seems that some people don't know enough to pick it up. People suck. [Review 20414 overall - 624 in Pennsylvania - 1393 of 2023.]

So far so good Taking some coaching here…read more I never knew it existed actually I like that I see dog walkers here

One of the many cool places you can check out while in North Park. There is a pond and pretty…read morerigorous hiking trails for going on a trek. I was looking for snapping turtles, but did not find any today. I did see a lot of dragonflies/damsel flies, butterflies and cute little birds on this sunny summer day. I might post some pics of the dragon flies and butterflies, but I did not get excellent shots because they were very skittish today. There is never anyone here unless there is some event going on.

I would rename it the Latodami Joy Center. The Center provides the habitat and native plant foods…read moreto support wildlife diversity. For example, there are hundreds of Bluebird Boxes and an accompanying educational program. There are meadow and aquatic habitats along with berries, seeds an pinecones for the birds to eat. There are plants to support butterfly diversity. The mission here is to restore the earth, to educate and dazzle humans, and to provide a healthy place to exercise, learn and find delight.

I have been taking advantage of this park from before they were finished building it. Be aware NO…read morePETS (unfortunately) because of all the sports fields & courts: baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, tennis, pickle ball, basketball. There is a paved 3+ mile walking path (relatively flat) that spans the park. Lots of parking. Kids playground. Miracle League handicapped accessible ball field. A catch & release pond. Flower garden. Brush Creek runs through it. Three body weight exercise stations. Too bad the coffee shop at the entrance was ahead of its time & closed! Great park! Very clean.

The park has become overcrowded with people speeding through the park. Despite the speed limit…read morebeing 15 mph, people are clocking in at 25 mph and above as shown on the electric speed sign. These speeding cars are oblivious to the fact that it is a park full of adults, children, and special needs individuals. They are putting everybody at risk.

Wonderful bird walk and talk at lovely facility. They have so many great fun and educational…read more offerings!

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) was founded in the early 1900s. It is a local…read morechapter of the National Audubon Society whose mission is the conservation of birds and their habitats. The ASWP has four reserves: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel, Buffalo Creek Nature Park in Sarver, Succop Nature Park in Penn Township, and Todd Nature Reserve in Sarver. The ASWP also operates a few nature stores as well as a native-plant nursery. The ASWP's website has a calendar that lists events such as educational nature walks to watch birds, monarch butterflies, moths, and dragonflies. So far, I have visited the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, which is the headquarters of the ASWP. The employees in the nature store spoke nicely to me, and the native-plant nursery contained a good selection of native plants at reasonable prices.

Yes, there is a pool, playground and baseball field here. But there's so much more that I was…read moresurprised to discover. I was simply looking for a park where I could enjoy my lunch outside and I was near Bellevue Memorial Park. Google found it for me, I had no idea it was even there. After I enjoyed my lunch, I walked around the shelter where I had set up shop because I thought I saw a trail. I ended up finding a map posted in the park that actually listed several miles of trails that mostly lead through the woods. I returned a week later when I had the time to devote to some exploration. The trails themselves are not blazed but they are easily navigable and there are signs at all the trailheads. Most are not loops but meet up with other trails and you're never far from a road. I wandered the squirrel, falcon, fox, herron, nettle, deer, salamander and rabbit trails. The trails are well-maintained. Expect some elevation as I encountered lots of ups and downs. Be cautious, too, of water crossings. I also saw signs for a health and fitness trail that I will be back for once the weather is warmer. There is a small parking lot by the pool that is I think the easiest spot if you're there for the trails but there are also places to park along the sides of the road. I imagine in the warmer months (especially on the weekends) parking will be hard to come by with both the playground, ballfield and pool sharing this space. I had a good morning of hiking, though. I heard birds during my hike and even spotted a blue jay. Several deer crossed my path while, ironically, I was on the deer trail. Ramps were also set up throughout the trails for mountain bikers. While I like knowing that I'm not far from a main road it can also take away from my enjoyment of my hike when the songbirds are competing with the traffic. But deeper into some of the trails it is easier to get lost in the nature surrounding you.

I have been coming to Carnegie Park for about 35yrs. This park is a staple in the community. We…read morehave reservations pavilions and just come to enjoy the park. It's had renovations to the pavilions bathrooms and ball fields with an added basketball court. Not to mention the skateboard park. Goo this park is very beautiful. It's a great safe place for family fun.

It's no Schenley or Frick Park, but this little patch of green is a lovely addition to Carnegie…read morenonetheless. Situated across from a popular miniature golf location, the park features basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a skatepark, a dog park (sectioned by dog size), and other family friendly features. You admittedly won't find any major trails to explore here, as the park isn't big enough for that. It's also heavily geared towards family friendly outings and local youth sports games. But those features are exactly what make this place such a nice addition to Carnegie. And no matter what, you'll still have plenty of greenery to take in and enjoy! If I had to name a downside about this place, getting to the park by anything other than car can be less than ideal. Sidewalks cease to exist in certain areas surrounding the park, so if you don't want to drive in, you'll need to stroll in with caution. Other than that, though, I have no complaints - and I'll still walk here on a semi-regular basis to get some exercise, clear my head, and see what my fellow community members are up to with their families and dogs.

Always a wonderful visit here. This is a free nature preserve within South Park, about 15 miles…read morefrom downtown Pittsburgh. It has a pond of ducks and turtles, peacocks, and the stars of the venue, bison. Currently they report 13 bison, of which 2 are little ones born this year, 2026. There are two feedings each week, times and days are on their website. Sometimes they switch up what field they are in, again, their website or there is a facebook page "friends of the south park buffalo preserve" with current info, as well. You can usually go to the main site (pull up on Google maps), park, and walk just a bit up a ramp to their double fenced in area and see them up close. However, best to note, that, because of the double chain-link fence, it is difficult to get great pics without a fence in your pics.

The South Park Game Preserve is such a cool gem to South Park. It's completely free to visit, and…read moregetting to see the historic herd of bison grazing right there along the fence line never gets old. There is also a nice little pond area where you can spot ducks and the occasional peacock roaming around. It's a peaceful, relaxing spot to take a quick walk or bring a blanket for a picnic. It's nothing overly fancy, but it is a really unique piece of local history and a great way to spend an hour outside.

Very nice park and community center at the old Nike Site military base. You can barely even tell…read morethat this used to be the Nike Missile Command center during the Cold War. Now it has fields, playground equipment, pavilions, deck hockey, courts, and a large Community Center. They even have an area for exchanging internet transactions / purchases. There are two little libraries ... very nice park, and well maintained... Cheers!