Went there years ago. We had a blast. Expensive though. Better if you purchase for the whole season…read moreand go many times. Would love to be able to go. Not gonna happen this year. Maybe next year.

We were on the fence about visiting because of all the negative reviews here but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised and had a magical day with our kids. We love Daniel Tiger and were so excited with the shows, the trolley ride and the "neighborhood", my girls were in DT heaven. We got to meet 4 of the characters which was great. The lines for all rides were moving fast, 5-10 minutes at the most. I love that all the rides are geared for smaller kids. We weren't interested in any of the water rides, so I have no comments on that part of the park. But everything else was very enjoyable and nice! Staff was amazing, very caring and polite.

I always enjoy visiting Sandcastle Waterpark! The lazy river is one of my favorite attractions, and…read moreI love all of the water slides, especially the big tube slide. The wave pool is also a lot of fun and the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. The staff is always friendly and genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which makes the experience even better. If you plan on visiting more than once during the summer, I highly recommend getting a season pass. It's a great value since it can be used at both Sandcastle and Kennywood. Overall, Sandcastle is a fantastic place to spend a summer day with family and friends, and I highly recommend it!

We've been Platinum members at Kennywood for four years now, and Sandcastle has become our weekly…read moresummer tradition. It's the perfect local getaway--clean, safe, and full of fun for all ages. Go on a weekday if you can. The crowds are light, the slide waits are minimal, and you can truly relax and enjoy the atmosphere. If you're planning a visit on a hot, sunny weekend, just know you'll be waiting in line for a bit longer--those days get packed (understandably!). What we love: * Tons of staff everywhere--you always feel safe and well looked after. * Clean restrooms (seriously, not something every water park pulls off). * Reasonably priced food, with lots of options to keep everyone happy. * Great security presence, which puts parents like us at ease. * A baby pool for little ones, a fun wave pool, and of course... * The lazy river, where you'll most likely find me floating and recharging! Sandcastle is one of Pittsburgh's underrated gems. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just want to unwind in the sun, this place delivers. We'll be back next week (and the next, and the next...).

This is a favorite place to go to with the family on a summer afternoon. If you have kids,…read moreespecially smaller ones the spray park and playground are about as great a day as you can get for a free, fun afternoon. The spray park has a number of attractions, but the biggest improvement was the addition of a full restroom/changing rooms right next to the spray park. It make changing my daughter into dry clothes so much easier. The playground is pretty sizable and gives a number of options for the bigger kids as well as younger preschoolers and toddlers. I haven't been to this park for non child purposes, but it seems like it doesn't offer the same experience that some of the other local parks have .

Very nice park, kids had many different options for activities at the park, love that there is a…read morelittle spray park, just wish there was some canopies since the slides and stuff get very hot

I take our dog to the dog park on a regular basis. It's always clean and well maintained. He…read morereally enjoys getting out, sniffing, running and interacting with dogs of his size and temperament. He's a small dog, shih tzu pit bull mix and is easy to get along with. Taking him there has gotten him on a more social level than just running around our yard. Also I can walk him around the park and let him be as active as he should be. Thank you for making a special place for our furry friends. They deserve it! Jade's Dog Park is truly a blessing for all dog parents . Thank you very much for caring about the special creatures in our lives

My husband and I came here for the day and were pleasantly surprised…read more It is $5 per person to get in. Food They have a snack bar with the typical food you would expect (hotdogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn) you can purchase a cup and/or a popcorn bucket for $5 a piece and get refills all summer for $1. Pool The pool is amazing! Perfect place to bring children with two kids areas. The have a small rock climbing wall in the deep end by the diving boards. Three slides, one of which is very tall. Children 12 and under can take a swim test to be allowed to swim in the deep end and go on the diving boards and rock climbing wall. You are allowed to bring floating things like noodles etc. which was really nice. You can only bring goggles that don't have the nose part (scuba goggles?) regular goggles are okay. The deep end is 5ft and the diving area is 12ft. I believe I saw that they rent out life vests for children and they also sell swimming diapers. Adult Swim Depending on how you feel about this it will either be good or bad. At the start of every hour they make all of the children get out of the pool for 15 minutes. The only people allowed in the pool are adults and children under 5 who are accompanied by an adult within arms reach. Seating They have chairs that you can use with foot rests and little tables but you have to get here pretty early to get one unless you see someone leaving you can take theirs. I would recommend bringing chairs and blankets to sit and relax on. There is plenty of space to spread out and not be right next to someone else on the grass. They have a few covered areas that you can set up at if there is space left. They also have 2 covered picnic table areas with 4 picnic tables (although I'm sure those fill up fast) Parks We don't have children so we didn't go to the parks but it looked like there was a lot to do and that it was well maintained. Crowds We went on a Sunday and there were a lot of people there but it didn't feel "crowded". We had to wait in line to get snacks but when we wanted a drink or popcorn refill there was a separate line which was nice. Conclusion- we will defiantly be back it was a great day!

For just $8?! It can't be beat…read more Had a lovely Sunday Funday at the Dormont Pool. They have lots of parking and you can't bring your own chair and float. It wasn't nearly as crowded as I expected it to be-there was lots of space to spread out. I was also impressed with how clean everything was. The snack bar had lots of tasty and affordable options.

Super-popular pool in the South Hills, very close to downtown Pittsburgh. It's another of my…read morefavorites. Been going to this pool since I was in my late teens and often took my daughter to this pool when she was young. Living in the city it was nice to make a mini trek to the pool for something different. I've been known to swing by when home for visits as well. The pool is huge with lots of space to sprawl out and hang out on a towel or blanket when not in the water. Very well taken care of.

Nice community pool. Relaxing yet fun time for the whole family. Friendly service and staff. Snack…read morebar is reasonably priced. Tube (raft) rental available. Clean and well maintained grounds. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Our first time. Visiting on a weekday…read more Not much people. But there are lots of park staffs & lifeguards. There is a police on site. The place is clean. The pool is dated, yet the water is clean. There is a small playground. A three picnic table on a single roof. The restrooms and shower rooms(shared shower area) is clean yet dated. Over all we are pleased with the staff's service and this place :) Our little ones had a blast too. We will definitely visit gain.

I love Fall Run! Everything about it. Great little hiking trails, water falls, and areas for…read morepicnicing. The best part is that if you look closely, you will find that someone has set up little gnome, faeries, and mushroom houses and scenes throughout the property. Usually in and around trees. Finding the little ceramic figures just living their lives in the forest makes for a fun kind of scavenger hunt. And, oh...there are little trolls as well.

There is great scenery in this local park! The linear trail is wide and has multiple bridges…read more Perfect spot for a quick nature fix.