"The beach is open," I explain to my husband, tossing him some sunscreen. "Lather up," I said…read more The outdoor space at Paradise Island is open May - September. It has an upper level with a bar and cornhole setup. The lower level has a stage, another bar, and lots of tables. You are right on the river so you can dock your boat or relax by the water. Drinks are cheap especially during happy hour. Service is prompt. I wish I could get draft beer out there, but it's okay.

I've been to Paradise Island many times, and it's always a great time. One of my favorite parts is…read morethe outdoor beach area--relaxing on the couches with a drink is the perfect vibe. Inside, there's plenty to do as well. The bowling and other indoor experiences make it fun no matter the weather. During the summer, the beach atmosphere really shines, and the live bands are the best--great music, great energy, and such a fun crowd. Paradise Island is an awesome spot whether you want to relax, be active, or just enjoy a summer night out. Always a go-to for me!

Honestly, this is a place I go for birdwatching, but I see others here for the view or to walk…read moretheir dog on the nearby trail. It's tucked away, but definitely worth seeking out. If you want to grab takeout, this is an amazing place with a great view of the Allegheny. Oh, and keep your eyes and ears open for some great birds.

A good place to spend some time. Plenty of free parking and space to walk, fish, feed the ducks,…read morebbq, or just relax and watch the boats. I recommend a visit if you happen to be in the area.

We were all packed into a house with several families and little kids who needed some time to run…read moreand stretch their legs so I quickly looked up the nearest best park on Yelp. Voila, Highland Park saved the day. The thing that attracted me most was the playground that featured plenty of shade as well as playscapes that worked for various ages including babies with a soft floor. I also want to highlight that this park features hiking trails and a great view overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. It's tucked into a historic neighborhood so the drive to the park was also pleasant. If I lived in the area, I could see myself frequenting this park. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely visit the next time we are in Pittsburgh!

Traveling to Pittsburgh with an eight-year-old, we found Highland Park because of its larger…read moreplayground. The park itself is large with trails and lots of nature. The playground comes with a shaded picnic area, a port-a-potty, and plenty of play structures shaped as ships and castles. My daughter loved it!

Great place to Hangout during the summer months ! We love it ......have been members for several…read moreyears !

Kids K. Response is hilariously crazy. I guess she expects the world to revolve around her and…read moreexpects this business to kneel down at the government's commands and if they don't, she wants to lose them business by writing neg. reviews. Classy huh? ....People are living their lives. A great place for family.

I've lived in the area for a while now but have never made it to this lake before. Today was the…read moreperfect weather for a walk so I finally made it here. The park is on the smaller side but does have plenty of parking spaces. The trail is paved and clearly marked. I was expecting it to loop all the way around the lake but it didn't seem to. There were a few trails off of the paved path that I didn't explore. The views of the lake are very nice and there are a few benches to stop and enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this place was and also how busy it was. I arrived just before 10am and the place was buzzing with people enjoying the lake.

This park is very well paved for parents that want to walk with a stroller. It's quite beautiful…read moreand relatively quiet.

4.5 stars. Point State Park is a 36-acre state-operated park that is located in downtown Pittsburgh…read morewhere the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River. It is a National Historic Landmark. In addition to the beautiful waterfront views, another beautiful feature here is the water fountain that operates in warm seasons and reaches heights of up to 150 feet. This park also has the Fort Pitt Museum, which explores the region's history during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution; and the Fort Pitt Block House, which was built in 1764 and is the oldest surviving structure in Western Pennsylvania. I have been visiting this park for many years. Visitors enjoy grassy areas for relaxing as well as walking/hiking, boating, fishing, biking, and other activities.

While visiting Pittsburgh for a wedding, we made sure to stop by the iconic Point State Park, and…read moreI'm so glad we did. This was the perfect spot for our family to gather, take photos, and create memories we'll cherish for years to come. Located at the meeting point of Pittsburgh's three rivers, the park offers some of the best views in the city. We met up early one morning near the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown and were greeted by beautiful weather, stunning scenery, and plenty of open space to explore. History buffs will appreciate the park's connection to Fort Pitt Museum and the former Fort Pitt site, while outdoor enthusiasts will recognize it as Mile 0 of the famous Great Allegheny Passage. My dad was especially excited since he's actually ridden the trail himself. Between the massive fountain, beautifully maintained green spaces, walking paths, and incredible 360-degree views of Pittsburgh's skyline, Point State Park truly feels like the heart of the city. Whether you're visiting for the history, the scenery, or simply to make memories with family and friends, this is a must-see destination. A true Pittsburgh gem and an easy Yelp Elite stamp of approval!

What a wonderful experience renting our kayaks. They are so friendly and accommodating to…read moreeverything we needed. The staff is awesome and we will definitely be back with friends to have the same experience again. Thank you so much for your guidance.

The family wanted to paddle board so I called to reserve 3, my husband kayaks and my 2 kids and I…read morepaddle board. I was told they take no reservations over the phone. It's a cash only business. However, I was told they had 5-6 available, so we rushed straight there. When we got there we were told there was only 1 paddle board. We reluctantly rented a hydrobike, a paddleboard and 2 kayaks. I didn't want to waste my money to pay for something we didn't want, and my kids were disappointed, but if they only had 1, what else could we do after driving the whole way there and only having a couple hour window to spend together before my oldest had to work? I asked to be put on a waitlist for one and the lady literally said, "Well, I guess I could start one, but you would have to be up here to get it." So I asked if one came in, could we be first in line and she said yes. I then watched one come in, so I gave her the kayak chip and asked to exchange it for a paddle board chip, but she said that the paddle boarder had to pay first. With time ticking on our rentals we waited for her to come up and pay and then watched her leave. Afterward, I was told that there was still no paddle board available. So we gave up and walked down to the dock and I explained that we had a chip for a hydrobike, a paddleboard, and 2 kayaks but that we wanted another paddleboard or 2, and pointed to the pile of them laying there. The dock worker assured me that they had 4 available and as we were talking another came in. He walked up with me to the table where you get the chips and they told him that the paperwork showed that there were none available, and so we couldn't get one. Seriously? We went back down to the dock and one of the guys got 2 paddle boards out for us, but then saw the chips we had and put one back. I asked if we could keep it since there were plenty available and one of the employees yelled at me and said that there must be people waiting for them or they would've given us a chip for one. There were 5 paddleboards, no one waiting but us since she had no wait list and didn't start one but told us we could have one if one came in. We never did get another paddle board and our hour was cut short as we waited for them. This place is incompetently and poorly run, and they didn't even try to remedy our situation by physically looking to see that there were boards available. How hard is that? Common sense is not strong with these folks! We received no apology and no extra time on our rental. On a rare occasion when I had my kids available together on a beautiful day and we all wanted to have fun paddle boarding together, we couldn't because the paperwork said that none were available, even though there were 5! You can't make this stuff up!!!

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.