2021-22 FALL WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE - Allegheny County
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2021-22
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FA L L I W I N
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C O U N TY EX EC U TI VE
Have you seen the 2020 Census numbers? After six decades of losing population,
we are growing again. There are a number of factors to which we can attribute
our growth, but quality of life is a big part of our success. And the Allegheny County Parks System is
an integral part of that – not just for our county, but also the region. Our parks continue to serve as
a place where residents and visitors alike can get out, enjoy the outdoors and nature, and just be.
For over 90 years, the parks have served as the “people’s country clubs,” providing real health and
environmental benefits to users. The system, first envisioned by Commissioner Edward V. Babcock,
now encompasses nine separate and unique parks, and over 12,000 acres of land. Rather than
passive parks, we have worked hard over the last few decades to expand the amenities and
programming available in them, making them an important factor in our county’s livability. And our
parks remain open to everyone, no matter their age, ability or economic status. They’ve become part
of our identity. I often hear from residents about “their” park and can hear the pride they have in it
as new programs and features are being developed and offered. It makes me extremely proud to
know that our commitment to our parks is valued by residents and visitors alike.
As we approach the fall season, it provides the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and increase our
physical activity without the worries and risk that the high temperatures of summer may bring.
Whether you’re heading to the park to bike, walk, hike or any of the programs that we offer, enjoy it
all surrounded by the beautiful colors that fall produces. This season, we’re hosting car cruises, a
performance of The Tragedy of Hamlet, jazz, our ever-popular Hay Day, campfire ghost stories and
spooky drive-in movies. We’re also excited to have Punkin’ Chunkin’ return and to offer Trunk or
Treat along with the car cruises. Our programming is becoming more and more popular, and isn’t a
secret any longer - so register in advance at www.alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms to reserve your
spot today.
No matter which park you consider to be “yours,” I hope that you’ll take the opportunity to spend
time in it and share your love of the park with friends and family alike. I’m immensely proud of the
continued investment that we have made in our parks, and the resulting quality of life, and hope
that you have that same experience the more time that you spend in them.
Our Beautiful Parks
Park Contact Info
Boyce Park Deer Lakes Park Hartwood Acres Park
1,096 Acres 1,180 Acres 629 Acres
Open daily, 8am-sunset Open daily, 8am-sunset Open daily, 8am-sunset
675 Old Frankstown Road 1090 Baileys Run Road 200 Hartwood Acres
Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Tarentum, PA 15084 Pittsdburgh, PA 15238
724-327-0338 724-265-3520 412-767-9200
Harrison Hills Park North Park Round Hill Park
500 Acres 3,075 Acres 1,101 Acres
Open daily, 8am-sunset Open daily, dawn-midnight Open daily, 8am-sunset
5200 Freeport Road Pearce Mill Road 651 Round Hill Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065 Allison Park, PA 15101 Elizabeth, PA 15037
724-295-3570 724-935-1766 412-384-4701
Settlers Cabin Park South Park White Oak Park
1,610 Acres 2,013 Acres 810 Acres
Open daily, 8am-sunset Open daily, dawn-midnight Open daily, 8am-sunset
608 Ridge Road Buffalo Drive 3 Muse Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 South Park, PA 15129 White Oak, PA 15131
412-787-2750 412-835-4810 412-678-3774
To register for all programs and for more information,
visit alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
or call the county park office at 412-350-7275
Golf Courses
If you are a golf fanatic and haven’t visited the North Park or
South Park golf courses, we encourage you to do so. Open year
round, each course is a challenging 18-hole, par 17 layout offering
an exciting round of golf for players of all skill-levels. North Park
and South Park golf courses are open with daily operating hours
weather and conditions permitting.
Locations:
North Park Golf Course South Park Golf Course
10200 Kummer Rd. E Park Dr.
Wexford, PA 15090 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 AlleghenyCounty.us/Golf
ICE RINKS
Regular Hours: Cold weather means it’s time to take part in one
Noon - 9:30 pm, of the most classic winter activities: Ice skating.
Outside rinks are located at both North and South
Friday - Saturday
Parks. The entire family can join us for ice skating
Noon - 7:00 pm, throughout the season or you may sign up for
Sundays various programs throughout the winter!
Locations:
North Park Ice Rink South Park Ice Rink
1101 Pearce Mill Road, 30 Corrigan Drive,
To register, visit
Allison Park, PA 15101 Bethel Park, PA 15102
AlleghenyCounty.us/ParkPrograms
Recreational Facilities
Boyce Park
There’s no better place to be than the Boyce Park Ski Lodge in the
winter. Only a 20-minute drive from Downtown Pittsburgh, Boyce Park
offers skiing, snow tubing, snowboarding and special children’s
programs close to home! And when you’re done hitting the slopes, relax
and warm up with hot food and drinks and enjoy the beautiful view of
the slopes from The Four Seasons Lodge. We hope to see you soon.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Rates: Hours:
pre-registration is required 3:30 - 9:00 pm,
Monday - Friday Monday - Friday
$22 Residents 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, OPENS
$28 Non-Residents Saturday EARLY
Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays DECEMBER!
9:30 am - 6:30 pm,
$32 Residents Sunday
$40 Non-Residents
Snowtubing
Rates: Hours:
pre-registration is required 4:00 - 9:00 pm,
$17 Residents Friday
$21 Non-Residents 10:00 am - 9:00 pm,
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm,
BUY TICKETS Sunday
ONLINE!
To register, visit SkiBoyce.com
Special Events
Make the most of fall and winter by bringing the entire family out to
our high-quality events and cultural programming at the nine county
parks! Among the offerings are the Drive-In Movie Series, Ghost
Stories, Hay Day fall festivals, Trunk or Treats, and more. There’s truly
something for everyone—We can’t wait to see you there!
Hay Day
Enjoy hayrides, hay maze, arts & crafts, barnyard
petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, balloon
artist, puppet show, magician, games and more
at our Hay Day event in Hartwood Acres Park!
Food, beverages and snacks will be available for
purchase from local food trucks and vendors.
Punkin Chunkin
Join Allegheny County Parks and SHARP Robotics
from the Sarah Heinz House as we launch pumpkins
across the Hartwood Acres Park amphitheater field.
Enjoy crafts, games, activities and family fun. Food
and beverages will be available for purchase from
local food trucks and Hop Farm Brewery.
Campfire Ghost Stories
Gather around the glow of a roaring campfire
while listening to spooky stories and songs!
Ghost Stories will be held at Deer Lakes, Boyce
Park, Harrison Hills, White Oak and Hartwood
Acres. Make sure to wear a Halloween costume
for a chance to win prizes!
Special Events
Drive-In Spooky Movies
Join us this fall for our Drive-In Spooky Movie Series
held in Hartwood Acres and South Park! Gates open
at 6:00 pm and the show will start at dusk. Gates will
close when the movie starts. This event is free and
will be first come first serve.
Snowfest
Join us at Boyce Park for a two-day event full of
winter fun for the whole family – most of it free!
Enjoy indoor and outdoor games and activities. Take
advantage of all-day lift tickets for one low price
and ski or snowboard till your heart’s content!
Holiday Laser Show
Celebrate the holidays with a
one-of-a-kind drive-in laser show at
North Park! You and your family will be
dazzled by a beautiful 45-minute light
show synchronized with holiday music!
Tickets go on sale this November.
For a full list events, visit
AlleghenyCounty.us/SpecialEvents
Park Rangers The Allegheny County Park Rangers are the ambassadors of our parks and the catalyst for stewardship among park visitors. Park Rangers offer educational and interpretive programming as well as outreach programming to local schools and communities, and also provide park visitors with orientation and information while ensuring park regulations are being followed. Programs: Campfire Programs After School Kids Hikes Park After Dark Hikes Owl Prowls Jr. Ranger Programs Fall and Winter Themed Hikes Park Naturalists Park Naturalists help the curious get out into the world of nature and observe it in action. They offer year-round guided tours, interpretive nature walks and nature programs. Nature programs are appropriate for all ages; from preschool to seniors. Group events can be scheduled for public, private, school and scout groups. Programs: Art Therapy Sessions Nature Walks & Hikes Maple Sugaring Festival Botany Walk Kayak Paddle Litter Cleanups Garden Stories Young Nature Explorers Bird Counts Nature Center Locations: Boyce Park Nature Center/Greenhouse/Arboretum Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center For a full list of programs & to register, North Park Latodami Nature Center visit AlleghenyCounty.us/ParkPrograms
Nature Programming & Outdoors
Park Trails
Whether you are a hiker, biker, runner or equestrian, there is something for everyone in the Allegheny County
Park trail system. With nearly 200 miles of trails, the possibilities are endless for outdoor recreation.
Looking to catch some spectacular views this fall? Take a trip to Harrison Hills Park where you can see
some amazing fall foliage, and have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife. We recommend parking at
the Overlook Playground Parking Lot – at the far end of the lot you will find Rachel Carson Trail (Yellow
blaze), which also follows the Red Trail. Head North along the trail and you will quickly reach the Watts
Overlook with its outstanding views of the Allegheny River and the surrounding hills. From this vantage
point you can see Butler, Armstrong, and Westmoreland counties! This is a great spot to look for eagles
and other birds of prey soaring over the river. If you continue North on the Rachel Carson Trail (Yellow)/
Red Trail, you will be treated to several great viewpoints from the rocky bluffs along the way. If you want to
head back to the parking lot you can make a loop with the Green Trail and Purple Trail (1 – 2 Miles
depending on how far you would like to walk) OR if you are feeling adventurous, you can follow the Red
Trail as it makes a 5-mile loop around the entire park. Along the way it passes through a variety of habitats
including old fields, small ponds, wetlands and open forests. Check out the Trails App to help you navigate
the trail system in Harrison Hills Park or any of the 9 Allegheny County Parks.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
PARKS TRAILS APP
Harrison Hills Park
5.1 mi 957 ft 1198 ft
DISTANCE ELEV. MIN ELEV. MAX
NAME Red Trail
DIFFICULTY Moderate-Difficult
TYPE Loop
Youth Programming
Spend the summer with us by signing up your child for our youth programs in
the parks! Kids will enjoy our fun, positive, and challenging sports with
energetic coaches and staff. We offer classes for children of all ages and
skill-levels. Our youth sports programs are the perfect way to increase your
child’s physical fitness level while learning about teamwork, leadership, and
relationship building.
Fall Programs: Winter Programs:
Flag Football Basketball Soccer
Dek Hockey Pickleball Ice Hockey Lessons
Soccer Nature Walks/Hikes Ice Hockey Camps
Bike Riding Kayaking Ice Skating Lessons
Mountain Biking Paddle Boarding Skiing Lessons
T-Ball Archery Snowboarding Lessons
Tennis Fly-Casting Stick Times
Yoga Ice Show
Flag Football
DID YOU KNOW?
YOUTH SPORTS
ARE OFFERED
YEAR-ROUND!
For a full list of programs & to register,
visit AlleghenyCounty.us/ParkProgramsYouth & Adult Programming
Adult Programming
There’s something to be said about staying active and maintaining a
healthy lifestyle. That’s why the Allegheny County Parks offers plenty
of adult programming for ages 18+ so you can stay physically fit
while having fun. Sign up online for co-ed soccer, ultimate frisbee,
a basketball league, or a senior program today.
Fall Programs: Winter Programs:
Bike Riding Soccer Ice Skating Lessons
Archery Pickleball Skiing Lessons
Kayaking Tennis Snowboarding Lessons
Paddle Boarding Ultimate Frisbee Stick Times
Fly-Casting Nature Walks/Hikes
Softball
For a full list of programs & to register,
visit AlleghenyCounty.us/ParkProgramsHealth & Fitness
Our health and fitness classes are suitable for those who are
ready to improve their mental and physical health. We offer a
number of classes for all fitness levels designed to help you
whether you want to learn basic postures or are ready to
strengthen your entire body. Prepare to unleash your true
potential by signing up for one of our health and fitness
classes!
Fall Programs: Winter Programs:
PiYo in the Park Fit4Mom
SOULFusion Total Body Boot Camp
Fit4Mom Parks and Reps
Total Body Boot Camp Zumba
Parks and Reps
Yoga
Zumba
Meadow Meditation
Strength Training
DID YOU KNOW?
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
OUTDOORS LOWERS
A PERSON'S BLOOD
PRESSURE AND
HEART RATE.
For a full list of programs & to register,
visit AlleghenyCounty.us/ParkProgramsHealth & Hobbies
Hobbies & Interests
There’s still plenty of opportunities for fun during the colder months in
Allegheny County. As we head into the final months of the year, you
don’t have to slow down--It’s actually the perfect time to lean into your
own special interests, or even find a new hobby! Whether you want to
enjoy painting in the parks or you’re looking to teach your dog new
tricks, each of our parks offers its own unique set of opportunities for
you to get outside, explore, and have fun!
Fall Programs: Winter Programs:
Two Dads and a Dog Training Two Dads and a Dog Training
Paws Up Dog Training Paws Up Dog Training
Paint in the Parks Native American Storytelling
Axe Throwing
Native American Storytelling
Off-Leash Dog Parks
No matter where your pet family lives,
you’re a short drive from one of Allegheny
County’s six off-leash dog parks! Each
location is fenced with plenty of open
space and fresh water. Most have separate
large-dog and small-dog areas, as well as
shade shelters.
AlleghenyCounty.us/DogParksNotice Under The Americans With Disabilities Act In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Allegheny County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: Allegheny County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: Allegheny County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Allegheny County programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Allegheny County will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Allegheny County offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Allegheny County should complete a Disability Accommodation Request Form and send the form as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Send the form to: Caylin N. Snyder, ADA Coordinator, Department of Human Resources, 920 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 412.350.2649 (v) 412.350.5230 (f) The ADA does not require Allegheny County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of Allegheny County is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Caylin N. Snyder, ADA Coordinator, Department of Human Resources, County of Allegheny, 412-350-2649. Allegheny County will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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Park Cascades, Hartwood Acres Sculpture
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS
COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
542 FORBES AVENUE ROOM 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
PHONE: (412) 350-7275
ALLEGHENYCOUNTY.US/PARKPROGRAMS
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