Pittsburgh is truly blessed to have Schenley Park as part of our city's heritage. It is one of the largest 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. read more

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

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There is so much to see and do in Schenley Park! It is especially just a great place for hiking and strolling for good exercise. It is well maintained and has an abundance to wildlife, wildflowers and plant life to explore. Even when it is hot outside the tree cover in the woods provides great relief with cool shade. I have taken so many great pictures of the animals, plants and woods. read more

This is a very large park in Pittsburgh, and I wish more cities had this kind of park in them. There are many hiking trails here and regular park walkways, which can make for at least half a day. Another thing I want to point out is there are plenty of areas with shade, which is good for hiking. I had a really good time here but didn't like that there weren't enough benches. read more

I love this park so much. It is one of my most favorite places in the city to hike, picnic, relax, explore and just enjoy the outdoor life in the heart of the city. We're very fortunate to have such lovely parks within our city. I try to hike here at least once a week and I also enjoy biking and taking in all of the lovely scenery. read more

As a Florida Native who loves to ice skate [indoors], this was such a beautiful experience this past Winter. Schenley Park made me feel like a kid again, the staff at the skating rink were very accommodating and helpful. Although they did have a 'first come first serve' rule for renting skates and skating times. This was a bit inconvenient considering that we waiting almost 2 hours to have a chance to skate, but nonetheless we had a blast! read more

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Such a beautiful place! We visited during our first evening in Pittsburg and I'm so glad we did! The trail is pretty long, so just be prepared for that if you plan to walk it. Some parts of the trail sit up higher and it's beautiful to be able to look out over different parts of the city. They also had such a nice park for kids. Our favorite part was the deer!!! They came out in the park and aren't spooked by the people. It's such a beautiful sight! read more

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The bridge next to Phipps in Schenley Park has a place to add locks, which makes for a memorable and romantic spot. read more

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My favorite quiet spot in the 'burgh. The views are incredible. They have disc golf, tons of trails for bikes and walkers, swings, soccer, tennis, and much more. read more

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Schenley is a fantastic city park. I really enjoy coming here for their running trails. Everyone is polite and friendly, the trails are well-maintained, and it's really a place for all to enjoy. On several occasion I've seen some deer. It's a gorgeous park and such a great resource to have. read more

This is a pretty big city park and it's kept in good shape. It's clean and has really well maintained running / walking trails. It has so much greenery that you would forget you were in the middle of a city if you couldn't hear the cars on the parkway. It also has soccer fields, playgrounds, and frisbee golf. I think this is one of the best parks in Pittsburgh. read more

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This park is seriously one of the most beautiful places in the city, there really is something for everyone here, hiking, biking, ice skating, swimming, a great playground and so much more! It's the type of place you can visit a hundred times and still find something new to see and do. Once you're done exploring the park you can head over to Phipps conservatory to check out the beautiful gardens. Definitely one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh! read more

Beautiful city park with lovely hiking trails. It's an amazing escape in the heart of an urban residential landscape. The trails are well maintained, and I often see volunteers planting native variatals and removing invasive species. Hiking in the park is a relaxing escape from daily pressures. There are several highlights, namely the Wesinghouse Memorial (newly restored and with a small pond) and the Panther Hollow Lake. There's a very pleasant frisbee golf course, tennis courts, and an ice skating rink. You can rent the shelters or pavilions through the city park website, they have modernized a once cumbersome process, you used to have to physically wait in line, now it's done via the Internet. During the warm weather they have cinema in the park, which can be a lot of fun. Overall, Schenley is a superb park with lots of great amenities. read more

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I was surprised with all the deer and other wildlife and also how tame the animals are. The park is well maintained with lots of great outdoor activities plus it is really big. Writing about the park does not do justice if you live in Pittsburgh you need to stop and partake in all the free outdoor activities. A must see read more

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Schenley Park is easily my favorite park to visit in the city. As a student, it was the place I would go for fresh air and to clear my head - things I needed on a regular basis! Not that I'll pretend that I know my way around the entire park - there's 456 acres of trails, woods, and attractions in here! Just a few highlights of the park and my experiences include: *The trails in this park are a wonderful relief from the city. They're not really paved, though, so as obvious as it seems as I say it, don't stroll onto the trails for a leisurely walk - there's plenty of sidewalks along the roads that cut through the park for leisurely walks. *Flagstaff Hill, near one of the park's boundaries, is a great place to sit with friends and watch the sun set - or see a movie during a screening in the summer. *Just down the street from Flagstaff is the Schenley Park Café and Visitor Center, which is a great place to get a snack or beverage before or after strolling in part of the park. *I know there's a pool, a golf course and an ice skating rink, as well as a couple playgrounds, in different locations throughout the park. I'd love to check them out one day! There's so much else to explore I've just never gotten to them. *The park is pretty popular for joggers, nature lovers and major organizations alike; at different times of the year major events like the Grand Prix and Race For The Cure are held here. I myself have attended two events hosted by Invisible Children, Inc. and spent two nights asleep in tents and cardboard boxes in the park. Yes, really! And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Overall I have to say I think it'll be pretty hard to find a park in the city any cooler than this one. Stop on in to enjoy the beautiful meadows and stroll in the woods before the cold weather sets in and the trails freeze over! read more

The park is beautiful and safe and conveniently located, not too far from downtown. The complexes, tennis courts, soccer field, and all other facilities are incredibly well maintained. Panther Hollow Trail has a few potholes, but overall Schenley Park is incredible and pretty perfect for a park. read more

Love this place! A classy place to sit on a outdoor patio to enjoy food, conversation, and long lost friends.

Have tons of memories here, including 1) The time when we were having a camp fire and someone from the highway nearby reported it as forest fire! So a extra large fire truck + 2 cop cars + 1 Cmu police rushed towards us. One of our friends started running, to hide behind the statue nearby but came back luckily. Everyone else was sweating!! Lucky for us after seeing that, we didn't have any drugs or alcohol. And someone had a can of water to put off the fire. So they let us go. We dint even have the marshmallows which we were planning to make in that fire. The guy who was bringing it in his bike ran back and checked into the pub after seeing all these cops. Fortunately CMU police didn't notify our school about this incident even though they took our names and departments! Otherwise we would have been pressure cooked!! 2) All the evening movies they put up in the open air screen here are amazing. It will be like a family picnic!! read more

The only way a outside park would get under 5 stars with me is if it turned into a Mad Max style wasteland but even then I would probably still score it 4 stars and this park is no wasteland by any means, so 5 stars and this review is needed. More like a waste land of pleasure than a post apocalyptic fall out, Schenley Park is an outdoor getaway right in Pittsburgh's back yard. If you let yourself, you could get completely lost here for a whole day and time would fly by. Swim at the pool, visit the Conservatory, Bike the trails, party at a pavilion, play disc golf, run the track, explore deep in and participate in a mix of seasonal activities they hold for all ages. I think if everyone came here one day a week the world would be a lot less violent and more understanding. With a killer view of the city at its high point Schenley Park is one of the city's greatest outdoor offerings. Make this your next Sunday adventure. read more

Love love love Schenley Park! I love being able to bike up to the sports complex to play volleyball or tennis in the summer, sit out on a towel to soak up some sun with a good book, or head over to Flagstaff Hill to listen to the live music and watch movies in the park. And though I'm not a frisbee golf player, the course is popular and seems fun and challenging. It's the quintessential city park in the burgh, and one that I'm going to miss so much when I move! read more

Schenley Park holds a place in my heart. I used to be a resident of Oakland from 2014-2014. Back in 2014, we were apartment searching for a bigger place. It was extremely stressful and we found ourselves at this park often to free our mind. We loved the trails, Panther Hollow Lake and the Flagstaff hill. We recently went to Schenley to kill some time before an event. Luckily for us, it was Wednesday and Phipps had a little famers market going on. We had a blast and re-lived all of our Oakland memories. This is still one of my favorite parks in the city. Its so open and welcoming. read more

Literally one of my favorite parks in Pittsburgh!!! This park has everything you are looking for such as frisbee golf courses, tennis courts, soccer field, hike trails, playgrounds,swings and most of all a lot of stations to have cook outs and celebrations. The park has a gorgeous view of the the downtown Pittsburgh. Park is very active lots and lots of people come visit because this park is the whole package! read more

Here's a great, in-town park. This is the kind of REAL park that lots of groups and individuals use for a wide variety of enjoyable things. All cities need one or more of these. There are soccer fields, big open fields of rolling hills, multi-use paths, and areas for outdoor concerts. If you like to be outside, come and see this place. It's beautiful, well maintained, and easy to visit. If you are a cyclist, the south boundary is connected to Pittsburgh's big trail system, so ride your bike there. read more

The above address is a typo--Schenley Park is of course in Pittsburgh. I entered the wrong zip code. I know that there are already reviews for Schenley Park Visitor's Center, but I feel the park itself warrants its own review. I absolutely love Schenley Park any time of the year. I'm glad that it is walking distance from my house. Schenley Park has all kinds of activites, no matter what your tastes. They have swiiming, golf, ice skating, softball, tennis, and (in summer) movies. But surprisingly, there's good hiking here too and you can get a rigorous hike in like my cousin and I did. We began our hike at the Panther Hollow Bridge, then picked up the Bridle Trail and looped on the Oval trail before picking up the Vietnam Veterans Trail and Loop. That took us past the Vietnam Veteran's Shelter and Playground. Heading back up to Panther Hollow Bridge, we then took the Upper Panther Hollow Trail down to Bartlett Street. We walked back via that trail towards the bridge and then took the steps down to Panther Hollow Lake. After looping the lake, we then did the most rigorous part of the hike. We explored Schenley's forest interior by taking the Lower Panther Hollow Trail and returning on the Steve Faloon Trail via Westinghouse Pond. After having worked up an appetite, we headed over to the Schenley Park Cafe (which see) to revitalize body and soul. Schenley Park has all sorts of activities and it is really worth exploring. Be sure to allow a whole afternoon. read more

Schenley Park is a gem in the city connecting Oakland, Greenfield, Squirrel Hill. Wonderful walks to the Phipps, museums, universities. Hilly, challenging running trails are used for many races. City pool, ice skating, Schenley oval and sky-line views of the city are all had here. Home of the vintage car show and Race for the Cure. Beautiful bike trails and commercial trains through the Panther Hollow. Several beautiful bridges and abutting golf course. The Schenley plaza with coffee house is also stately. read more

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One of my favorite things about going to CMU is being so close to this world-class park with some incredible views of Oakland and downtown. Not only are there plenty of fantastic trails to run or hike on, but amenities the parks offers is staggering. Without trying to sound like an infomercial, some of the amenities offered in Schenley Park include: Food Stands Museums Concert Hall Library Botanical Gardens (One of my favorite places to visit because they change up the venue sometimes and it's free for CMU students!) Pool Outdoor Track Ice Skating Rink Golf Course and more! Whenever family or friends visit me in Pittsburgh they always tell me their favorite part of the visit was Schenley Park and they want to visit the park again next time they're in Pittsburgh. I never fail to have a fun time whenever I'm there. read more

Schenley Park is a Squirrel Hill/Oakland classic location to go for walks, jogs, or to lay on grass during the summer. This park expands vastly around CMU and Pitt's campus, and is a lovely place to get some exercise in. The park is very family friendly, and has lots of trails that both have elevation changes and don't. read more

This spot was a quiet place with lots of shade! My son and daughter enjoyed playing on the play structure!

Planted in the heart of Oakland, Schenley Park is 450+ acres of trails, woods, and sports and recreational facilities. Try your hand at disc golf or take a hike through the trails. There's plenty to do, you just have to explore! Did you know that you can volunteer through Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to lend a helping hand in keeping the park clean and healthy? Go check it out on Pittsburgh Parks' website! read more

The winding natural trails are such a pleasant escape from the bustle of Pittsburgh. It's a huge park with lots of recreational options. Definitely worth visiting if you're in town. read more

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Funny Things Happened at Schenley Park Sportsplex By Ed Skirtich Hilarious events happened among joggers, walkers, and tennis players on an extremely hot day in August at Schenley Park Sportsplex. As I turned the corner on the gray stoned pebbled track I saw a Caucasian man in his early 20's with a goatee and black hair wearing a black colored set of headphones totally oblivious to everything going on around him. Nothing bothered this guy. Men ran around the track with big dogs, and people either sprinted, jogged, or walked. The extreme 90 degree heat didn't bother him either. Another funny thing was a couple in their early 20's jogged. But they went so slow I passed them up on my roller walker both times I saw them on the large, gray- stoned oval. They shuffled their feet and it sounded like "Tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp." Also, it was hilarious watching young men and women play tennis. Their boyfriends dominated the tennis games. They smacked the tennis balls over the net a couple times. Although suddenly, the tennis ball went right smack into the net. But the tennis players never got upset. They just volleyed the ball again. On the benches underneath the small brown roof of a rest area, a young Caucasian lady appeared to be reading a paperback novel. The funny thing about her and so many people are that they try to look intellectual but they never turn the page of the book their reading. read more

Wow. Where do I even start? I go to this park whenever I'm feeling glum, or simply in need of the great outdoors after a long day of self isolation. On my recent visit with my 2 mates Boris and Eileen, we hathe most magnificent time. First of all, when we arrived the park overlooking Phipps Conservatory and the Pitt Cathedral, I felt a wave of comfort. I felt safe, to say the least. As I we were making our way up the hill to find a comfortable sitting spot, a kind hippie woman offered me a "hit" of what seemed to be marijuana. Boris, being the quite crazy one in the friend group, of course ceased this opportunity. I even pondered accepting the gesture myself for a few seconds, but I knew my severe asthma would stop me. As we finally found a nice spot to sit in and watch the cascading sunset, I knew Schenley Park would be my new hangout spot. The only negative part of the experience was Boris - who seemed to be humping a nearby oak tree - got chased down the hill by a family that felt rather disturbed to be in the same vicinity as him. Besides that, great time! read more

Okay, I'll admit it. On this here occasion today I took about a five minute walk into the park to legitimize my check in so I could get the "Tree Hugger" badge. I feel no shame in picking up my badge because I'm no stranger this park. I've hiked these trails with my dogs. I hiked these trails with my kids as they were growing up. I've ran trail through here with the Hash House Harriers and have watched movies on Flag Staff Hill. I even lead an Army Reserve Color Guard here during the opening ceremony of the Vintage Grand Prix one year. This is an awesome park to get away from it all and we as Pittsburghers are luck to have it. So hey, take a break from your rat race and come hug a tree here sometime. read more

I like Schenley Park quite a bit, although Frick takes the top spot for Pittsburgh parks in my book. Schenley has plenty of green space and great views as well as ample running tracks and trails, but it can also feel overcrowded and hectic at times. It's close to Pitt, so traffic and groups of students wandering loudly through the park during the Friday evening movies are common nuisances. I prefer the wooded, peacefulness of Frick, since it truly feels like you're not in the city once you get going on a few of the trails. That's not to say Schenley isn't nice in its own way though and it's certainly a cut above a lot of urban parks, so I suppose living in Pittsburgh has just spoiled me in that regard! read more

What a cool place!! Perfect hillside with amazing view, plenty of space and fun stuff around - just a few minutes from squirrel hill, right next to CMU, and the Phipps Conservatory right next door. Were I a college student, I would be here all day, every day! read more

Right in front of my house, which is great for a walk!! People also play golf there. U could possible see so many cute animals.

Great place to chill, take a walk, rent a space to throw a party, attend events, get a photo shoot for save the date cards?