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FALL/WINTER 2019 PARKS PROGRAM AND EVENT GUIDE
Dear Friends: It’s back to school time, the time of year which signals that fall and winter are not far behind. While it may depend on who you ask, we’ve always found that fall is one of the best times to visit our nine county parks. Where else you can see the change of seasons up close and personal? We have plenty of things for you to experience. From our annual Hay Day and Punkin Chunkin to Campfire Ghost Stories, we’ve got you covered for fall activities. We’re also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Latodami Nature Center. This well-kept secret in North Park will be celebrating on September 28th with history presentations, nature walks, and other festivities – all free of charge. As fall turns to winter, there will be plenty of opportunities to appreciate the outdoors – whether participating in ice hockey or ice skating, celebrating Snowfest, or skating with Parker the Chipmunk, there’s something for everyone. Along with those events and our annual favorites, there are several new activities too. Puppy Yoga was such a success that we’ve added Kitten Yoga to our schedule. You can also Ski with Santa, and girls can participate in a girls-only Ice Hockey Clinic. To take advantage of all these incredible opportunities, reserve a facility or shelter, or purchase a membership pass for our ski slopes or ice rinks, visit apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/, create an account, and begin making memories that will last a lifetime. And don’t miss all of the activities that our nine county parks and over 12,000 acres have to offer. Visit www.alleghenycountyparks.com frequently to learn about all of the offerings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOYCE PARK PAGE 6
DEER LAKES PARK PAGE 12
HARRISON HILLS PARK PAGE 14
HARTWOOD ACRES PARK PAGE 16
NORTH PARK PAGE 21
ROUND HILL PARK PAGE 39
SETTLERS CABIN PARK PAGE 41
SOUTH PARK PAGE 44
WHITE OAK PARK PAGE 54
To register for all programs and for more information visit
alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms or any of the county park offices.
PARK CONTACT INFO
BOYCE PARK 724-327-0338 ROUND HILL PARK 412-384-4701
675 Old Frankstown Road 651 Round Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Elizabeth, PA 15037
Encompasses 1,096 acres in Monroeville and Plum. Encompasses 1,101 acres in Elizabeth Township.
Features only downhill skiing and snowtubing in Features exhibition farm with animals that is open
Allegheny County. Amenities include ballfields, wave every day of year. Amenities include soccer fields,
pool, trails, skate park, archery range, shelters and shelters, spray park, and walking and bridle trails.
nature center. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset. Call Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset. Call or visit website
or visit website for venue hours. for venue hours.
DEER LAKES PARK 724-265-3520 SETTLERS CABIN PARK 412-787-2750
1090 Baileys Run Road 608 Ridge Road
Tarentum, PA 15084 Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Encompasses 1,180 acres in Frazer and West Encompasses 1,610 acres in Collier, North Fayette
Deer townships. Features include fishing lakes, and Robinson townships. Features include historic
observatory, spray park, shelters, disc golf course, log cabin, wave pool, dive pool, shelters, tennis
playgrounds, multipurpose field, and walking, hiking courts, playgrounds, dek hockey rink, and walking
and jogging trails. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset. and hiking trails. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset.
Call or visit website for venue hours. Call or visit website for venue hours.
HARRISON HILLS PARK 724-295-3570 SOUTH PARK 412-835-4810
5200 Freeport Road Buffalo Drive
Natrona Heights, PA 15065 South Park, PA 15129
Encompasses 500 acres in Harrison Township. Encompasses 2,013 acres in Bethel Park and South
Features include environmental learning center, Park Township. Features free concerts Friday evenings,
shelters, scenic overlook, playgrounds, soccer fields, June-August. Amenities include golf course, ballfields,
ponds, birding area, and walking, hiking and bridle wave pool, shelters, skate park, trails, nature center,
trails. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset. Call or visit dek hockey rink, and ice rink. Park is open daily,
website for venue hours. dawn-midnight. Call or visit website for venue hours.
HARTWOOD ACRES PARK 412-767-9200 WHITE OAK PARK 412-678-3774
200 Hartwood Acres 3 Muse Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238 White Oak, PA 15131
Encompasses 629 acres in Hampton and Indiana Encompasses 810 acres in White Oak. Features in-
townships. Features free concerts Sunday evenings, clude multi-purpose athletic field, shelters, wedding
June-August. Amenities include mansion tours, teas, garden, playgrounds, off-leash area, bocce courts,
off-leash area, and cross-country skiing, walking, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and walking and
hiking and bridle trails. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sun- hiking trails. Park is open daily, 8a.m.-sunset. Call or
set. Call or visit website for venue hours. visit website for venue hours.
NORTH PARK 724-935-1766
Pearce Mill Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
Encompasses 3,075 acres in Hampton, McCandless
and Pine townships. Features 65-acre lake with
fishing and kayaking. Amenities include golf course,
pool, ice rink, ballfields, nature center, shelters,
off-leash areas, dek hockey rink, and trails. Park is
open daily, dawn-midnight. Call or visit website for
venue hours.
To register for all programs and for more information visit
alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms or any of the county park offices.
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BOYCE PARK
Sports Monster Fall Adult Coed Softball N Zone Sports Junior Soccer Ages 2-3
(Sundays) Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 9:25-9:55 am
Sundays, August 25-October 13, 1-5 pm WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
WHERE: Boyce Park Ballfield 3 COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 8/31/19. Regular
COST: $699 for a team and $59 for an individual. Registration after 8/31/19 $90 per person.
Register at Pittsburgh.sportsmonster.net For more information, selecting time and to
SIZE: 12 players for a standard roster register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
AGES: 19 & up SIZE: 10 people maximum
6 Week League with 1-2 weeks Playoffs. Everyone Sessions include exciting mini-games, where players
makes playoffs. 6 guys and 4 girls on the field. will have a chance to display the skills they are
learning. This program is a mommy/daddy and me
Soccer Shots (Wednesdays) style program where moms and dads play with us! All
Wednesdays, August 28-October 16 (Make-ups equipment is provided.
October 23 and October 30), Mini Group (ages 2-3)
meets 5:00-5:30 pm. Classic Group (ages 3-5) meets N Zone Sports Junior Soccer Ages 4-6
5:35-6:10 pm. Classic Group (ages 4-6) meets 6:15- Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 10:10-10:40 am
6:50 pm. WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 8/31/19; Regular
WHERE: Boyce Park Soccer Fields
COST: Early bird $110 (Mini and Classic) or $120 Registration after 8/31/19 $90 per person.
(Premier) per child. Register at soccershots. For more information, selecting time and to
org/Pittsburgh. register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
SIZE: 5-12 per group SIZE: 12 people maximum
AGES: 2-6 Sessions include exciting games, where players will
have a chance to display the skills they are learning.
Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing Passing/sharing, balance, coordination, and scoring
children to fundamental soccer principles, such as goals! All equipment is provided.
using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the
game. Through fun games, songs and positive rein-
forcement, children will begin to experience the joy of N Zone Sports Junior T-Ball Ages 2-3
playing soccer and being active. Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 10:50-11:20 am
WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
Soccer Shots (Saturdays) COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 8/31/19; Regular
Saturdays, September 7-October 26 (Make-ups No- Registration after 8/31/19 $90 per person.
vember 2), Mini Group (ages 2-3) meets 8:55-9:25 am, For more information, selecting time and to
9:30-10:00 am, or 10:05-10:35 am. Classic Group (ages register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
3-5) meets 10:45-11:20 am or 11:30 am-12:05 pm. SIZE: 10 people maximum
Premier Group (ages 5-8) meets 12:15-1:00 pm. Sessions include exciting games, where players will have
WHERE: Boyce Park Soccer Fields a chance to display the skills they are learning. This pro-
COST: Early bird $110 (Mini, Classic, Empower)
gram is a mommy/daddy and me style program where
or $120 (Premier) per child. Register at moms and dads play with us! All equipment is provided.
soccershots.org/Pittsburgh.
SIZE: 5-12 per group N Zone Sports Junior T-Ball Ages 4-6
AGES: 2-8
Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 11:30 am-12 pm
Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
children to fundamental soccer principles, such as COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 8/31/19; Regular
using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the Registration after 8/31/19 $90 per person.
game. Through fun games, songs and positive rein- For more information, selecting time and to
forcement, children will begin to experience the joy of register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
playing soccer and being active. SIZE: 12 people maximum
Sessions include exciting games, where players will
have a chance to display the skills they’re learning. All
equipment is provided.
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BOYCE PARK
N Zone Sports Speed/Agility N Zone Sports Junior T-Ball Ages 2-3
and Flag Football Clinics Ages 3-5 Thursdays, September 19-October 24, 5:30-6 pm
Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 12 noon-1 pm WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 9/5/19; Regular
COST: Early Bird rate $105 ends 8/31/19; Regular Registration after 9/5/19 $90 per person.
Registration after 8/31/19 $115 per person. For more information, selecting time and to
For more information, selecting time and to register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh SIZE: 10 people maximum
A high energy, non-contact, and age appropriate Sessions include exciting games, where players will
program for boys & girls backed by a sound curriculum have a chance to display the skills they are learn-
and also speed/agility! All equipment is provided. ing. This program is a mommy/daddy and me style
program where moms and dads play with us! All
N Zone Sports Speed/Agility equipment is provided.
and Flag Football Clinics Ages 6-9
Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 1-2 pm N Zone Sports Junior T-Ball Ages 4-6
WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field Thursdays, September 19-October 24, 6:10-6:40 pm
COST: Early Bird rate $105 ends 5/27/19; Regular WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
Registration after 5/27/19 $115 per person. COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 9/5/19; Regular
For more information, selecting time and to Registration after 9/5/19 $90 per person.
register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh For more information, selecting time and to
SIZE: 10 people maximum register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
A high energy, non-contact, and age appropriate pro- SIZE: 12 people maximum
gram for boys and girls, backed by a sound curriculum Sessions include exciting games, where players will
and also speed/agility! All equipment is provided. have a chance to display the skills they’re learning. All
equipment is provided.
N Zone Sports Junior Soccer Ages 2-3
Mondays, September 16-October 21, 5:30-6 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field Family Fun Night at the Movies
COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 9/2/19; Regular presents Monsters, Inc.
Registration after 9/2/19 $90 per person. Friday, September 20, 7 pm
For more information, selecting time and to WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh
COST: Free! Register alleghenycounty.us/
SIZE: 10 people maximum specialevents
Sessions include exciting mini-games, where players will
have a chance to display the skills they are learning. This
program is a mommy/daddy and me style program where
moms and dads play with us! All equipment is provided.
N Zone Sports Junior Soccer Ages 4-6
Mondays, September 16-October 21, 6:10-6:40 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Commissioners Field
COST: Early Bird rate $80 ends 9/2/19; Regular
Registration after 9/2/19 $90 per person. Bring your blanket or chair. Family fun, games and
For more information, selecting time and to activities begin at 7 pm. Once the sun sets, we’ll start
register visit nzonesports.com/Pittsburgh the show! Please be sure to dress for the weather.
SIZE: 12 people maximum
Sessions include exciting games, where players will Natural History Tour, Nature Diary, and
have a chance to display the skills they are learning. Walk-Autumn Season Theme with a Park Naturalist
Passing/sharing, balance, coordination, and scoring Sunday, September 22, 2-3:30 pm
goals! All equipment is provided. WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center
Guided Nature Hike with a COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms
Park Ranger: Twilight Hike
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30-8:30 pm SIZE: 15 people maximum
Celebrate fall with a guided tour of the Natural History
WHERE: Boyce Park Carpenter Log House Parking Lot
Museum, then take an interpretive hike on the senso-
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ ry/honeysuckle park trail and the historical/memorial
parkprograms park arboretum. Please bring a notebook, pencil, and
SIZE: 20 people maximum your nature detective skills!
AGE: All ages
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
elevation changes.
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BOYCE PARK
REI Outdoor School: How to Ride a Bike for Campfire with a Park Ranger
Kids (Ages 4-7) Friday, October 11, 7-8 pm
Saturday, September 28, 9-11 am WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
COST: $45 per person for REI members; $65 for non- parkprograms
members; Register at rei.com/pittsburgh SIZE: 30 people maximum
AGES: 4-7 (parent or guardian must accompany Join the Park Rangers around a crackling fire for an
children) evening of programming. Topics may include nature,
Our fun, unique and proven instruction methods have history, or campfire stories. Come early and bring a
helped hundreds of kids experience the joy of riding camp chair to get set up around the fire.
a bike!
Monarchs, Milkweed, Metamorphosis
REI Outdoor School: Backcountry Naviga- Shapes with a Park Naturalist
tion w/ a Map & Compass – Level 1 Saturday, October 12, 2-3:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 9 am-3 pm WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
COST: $60 per person for REI members; $80 for non- parkprograms
members. Register at rei.com/pittsburgh SIZE: 10 people maximum
AGES: 12+ (parent or guardian must accompany Help build a large, colorful floor puzzle as well as make
children) your own puzzle pieces while learning about the life
Learn to translate what is on your map to the sur- cycle of the magnificent Monarch! Improve fine motor
rounding area and how to use your compass easily to skills, visual/spatial awareness, and have fun too!
find your location, putting the map & compass togeth-
er to plan your route and adjust as needed. Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Night Hike
REI Outdoor School: How to Ride a Bike for Sunday, October 13, 8-10 pm
Kids (Ages 8-11) WHERE: Boyce Park Patrol Shelter
Saturday, September 28, 11:30 am-1:30 pm COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge parkprograms
COST: $45 per person for REI members; $65 for non- SIZE: 20 people maximum
members; Register at rei.com/pittsburgh AGE: All ages
AGES: 8+ (parent or guardian must accompany Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
children) elevation changes. Please bring a flashlight.
Our fun, unique and proven instruction methods have
helped hundreds of kids experience the joy of riding Wildflower, Wildlife Habitats Gardening and
a bike! Insectary Meadows with a Park Naturalist
Friday, October 18, 2-4 pm
Kitten Yoga NEW WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center
Thursday, October 10, 6-7 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge parkprograms
COST: $15 per person for county residents; $19 for SIZE: 10 people maximum
non-residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
Native wildflowers are the favorite food and refuge
parkprograms
plant for indigenous wildlife. Experience a conserva-
Help support PAWS Across Pittsburgh by participating tion/restoration opportunity as we garden for wildlife
in kitten yoga! PAWS will be bringing kittens to roam using bird/pollinator seeds and beneficial perennial
throughout this all-levels yoga class. A portion of each varieties.
registration will support the PAWS organization. Due
to the possibility for a few kitten accidents, bring a mat Campfire Ghost Stories
you are able to clean. Join us after this class for our Sunday, October 20, 7-8 pm
movie night in the park!
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
Family Fun Night at the Movies presents COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
Hotel Transylvania parkprograms
Thursday, October 10, 7 pm Gather ‘round a campfire and listen to spooky stories
and songs! Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
win prizes!
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
specialevents
Bring your blanket or chair. Family fun, games and
activities begin at 7 pm. Once the sun sets, we’ll start
the show! Please be sure to dress for the weather.
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BOYCE PARK
Web Catchers and Woody Plants: Colors,
Shapes, and Textures with a Park Naturalist Santa Ski Day NEW
Sunday, October 27, 2-3:30 pm Saturday, December 21, 3:30-9 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ COST: $10 donation at the door to Ski Patrol;
parkprograms includes lift ticket!
SIZE: 10 people maximum
Examine some of the unique suitable qualities of
each chosen plant species including special memorial,
historical, educational sites. Learn about the diverse
plantings of trees and shrubs for park wildlife and hu-
man uses. Make a ‘triangular branch unusual habitat’
for small helpful intricate spinning spiders.
Mini Kitchen Garden Reserve- Greenhouse Come ski and snowboard dressed in your finest Kris
Horticultural Art Therapy with a Park Naturalist Kringle red & white or favorite holiday attire. Stay
Saturday, November 2, 2-3:30 pm after for a torch lit parade beginning at 9:30 pm.
WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center
Group Ski/Snowboard Lesson
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
parkprograms
from January 6-February 28, 6-7 pm (Except holidays)
SIZE: 12 people maximum
WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes
Create a group window box recipe planter filled with
herbs, edible flowers, and cool season crops. Discuss COST: Ages 7-17 and 60 & older: $25 for county
what ‘little critters’ will stop by for a visit or hibernate! residents; $31 for non-residents. Ages
Experience a sensory, hand-eye coordination skills 18-59: $29 for county residents; $36 for non-
exercise, and also experiment with a companion cook- residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
book note/sketch page. parkprograms
SIZE: 10 people maximum
Hide and Seek Map and Compass Scaven- 1 hour group ski or snowboard lesson. Price includes
ger Hunt/Hike with a Park Naturalist lift ticket and lesson fee. Equipment rental not
Saturday, November 9, 2-3:30 pm included. Please arrive 20 minutes early when renting
equipment if needed.
WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center/Arboretum
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger
Tuesday, January 7, 10 am-12 pm
SIZE: 25 people maximum
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
Enjoy a fun educational search program by following
easy homemade map guides and nature list symbol pag- COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under. Pre-
es of the park Sensory Trail/unique arboretum. Practice registration required at www.alleghenycounty.
the basic use of a compass and try observation detec- us/parkprograms
tive skills to find nature’s treasures. This is a welcome SIZE: 20 people maximum
event for individuals, families, home-schoolers, and AGE: Ages 5 and up
scout troops. If you wish, bring along a compass. Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with
the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow-
Guided Nature Hike shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where
with a Park Ranger: Life Cycles participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
Sunday, November 10, 2-4 pm Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
WHERE: Boyce Park Soccer Fields Pavilion spot. Space is limited!
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ Look for pop-up snowshoeing in our other parks when
parkprograms the snow falls!
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages 4 Week Beginner Ski/Snowboard Lessons
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate Tuesdays, January 7-28, 6-7 pm
elevation changes. WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes
COST: $90 for county residents; $112 for non-residents.
Cookies with Santa Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
Saturday, December 14, 10 am-12 pm AGES: 7+
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge SIZE: 15 people maximum
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ Take your first run down the slopes at Boyce Park!
parkprograms Price includes lift ticket and lesson fee. Equipment
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with the Jolly Old Elf, rental not included.
as well as family fun and holiday crafts!
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BOYCE PARK
4 Week Beginner Ski/Snowboard Lessons Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger
Plus Rental Wednesday, January 22, 10 am-12 pm
Tuesdays, January 7-28, 6-7 pm WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-
COST: $145 for county residents; $181 for non-residents. registration required at alleghenycounty.us/
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms parkprograms
AGES: 7+ SIZE: 20 people maximum
SIZE: 15 people maximum AGE: Ages 5 and up
Take your first run down the slopes at Boyce Park! Price Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with
includes lift ticket, equipment rental and lesson fee. the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow-
Please arrive 20 minutes early when renting equipment. shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
Wednesday, January 8, 10 am-12 pm spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing
in our other parks when the snow falls!
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-registration
required at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms SNOWFEST 2020
SIZE: 20 people maximum Friday & Saturday, January 24-25
AGE: Ages 5 and up WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with Skiers and non-skiers will enjoy
the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow- indoor and outdoor games and activities
shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where FRIDAY:
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
6-10 PM: Rail Jam competition, music by DJ, craft
Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing beer from Hop Farm Brewing Company
in our other parks when the snow falls! SATURDAY:
10 AM: Mini Junior Olympics registration begins
Snow Tubing with Parker the Chipmunk NEW
10 AM–3 PM: Face painters &balloon artists in the lodge
Saturday, January 11, 12-2 pm or 2:30-4:30 pm
11:30 AM–12 PM: Mascot Snow Tubing Races
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
COST: Regular Snow Tubing Admission Rates Apply. 12 PM–2 PM: Mascot Meet & Greet & Dance Competition
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms *12 PM–4 PM: Photo Booth*
SIZE: 200 people maximum per session 12 PM – 3 PM: Puppet show in the lodge
Come join Parker the Chipmunk, the Allegheny County
1 PM: Mini Junior Olympics Ski & Snowboard Races start
Parks mascot, for a session of Snowtubing at the Boyce
Park Ski Slopes. 2 PM: Cardboard Box Snow Tubing Derby
Registrations begin
Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger 4:30 PM: Cardboard Box Snow Tubing Derby start
Tuesday, January 21, 10 am-12 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-
registration required at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: Ages 5 and up
Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger
the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow- Tuesday, February 4, 10 am-12 pm
shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-registration
Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a required at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing SIZE: 20 people maximum
in our other parks when the snow falls!
AGE: Ages 5 and up
Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with the
Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snowshoe! This
will be a basic introductory class where participants will learn
to snowshoe on the Boyce Park Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration
is required to reserve a spot. Space is limited!
Look for pop-up snowshoeing in our other parks when
the snow falls!
10BOYCE PARK
4 Week Beginner Ski/Snowboard Lessons Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger
Tuesdays, February 4-25, 6-7 pm Tuesday, February 18, 10 am-12 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
COST: $90 for county residents; $112 for non-residents. COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-registration
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms required at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
AGES: 7+ SIZE: 20 people maximum
SIZE: 20 people maximum AGE: Ages 5 and up
Take your first run down the slopes at Boyce Park! Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with
Price includes lift ticket and lesson fee! Equipment the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow-
rental not included. shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
4 Week Beginner Ski/Snowboard Lessons Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
Plus Rental spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing
Tuesdays, February 4-25, 6-7 pm in our other parks when the snow falls!
WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes
Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger
COST: $145 for county residents; $181 for non-residents. Wednesday, February 19, 10 am-12 pm
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
AGES: 7+ WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
SIZE: 15 people maximum COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-registration
required at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
Take your first run down the slopes at Boyce Park! Price
SIZE: 20 people maximum
includes lift ticket, equipment rental and lesson fee.
Please arrive 20 minutes early when renting equipment. AGE: Ages 5 and up
Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with
Introduction to Snowshoeing with a Park Ranger the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow-
Wednesday, February 5, 10 am-12 pm shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
COST: $10 Adults & $5 Kids 10 and under Pre-registration spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing
required at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms in our other parks when the snow falls!
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: Ages 5 and up Polar Bear Pond Skim
Dress for the weather and get outside this winter with Sunday, March 8, 2:30-4:30 pm
the Allegheny County Park Rangers and learn to snow- WHERE: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
shoe! This will be a basic introductory class where
COST: Must have a valid lift ticket to participate.
participants will learn to snowshoe on the Boyce Park
Registration will occur on site at 2 pm.
Ski Slopes. Pre-Registration is required to reserve a
spot. Space is limited! Look for pop-up snowshoeing AGES: 18+ (under 18 with parent’s consent)
in our other parks when the snow falls!
35th Annual Adam Zebroski
Memorial Ski/Snowboard Races
Saturday, February 8, 2 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Ski Slopes
COST: Regular admission rates apply. Must have valid
lift ticket. Pre-registration for the event will Join us as we close out the winter season in style!
take place on-site day of. Wear a costume, shorts and t-shirt, or swimsuit
AGES: 13-17 and attempt to skim across an icy pond on skis or
Dual slalom races run head-to-head with award a board. Grilled food and Hop Farm craft beer will
plaques to the winners! be available for purchase.
Maple Sugaring
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, Two Sessions: 11:30 am-
12:30 pm or 1:30-2:30 pm
WHERE: Boyce Park Nature Center
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 25 people maximum
Pioneer, Native American, and modern methods of
maple sugaring will be discussed, demonstrated, and
sampled on a short historical nature walk. This is a
welcome therapeutic event for individuals, families,
scouts, home-schoolers, and special organizations.
11DEER LAKES PARK
Tinkergarten Tinkergarten
Thursday, September 5, 10:30-11:45 am Thursdays, September 19-November 7, 10:30-11:45 am
WHERE: Deer Lakes Park WHERE: Deer Lakes Park
COST: Free! Register at Tinkergarten.com COST: $140/child for a series of 8 classes, reduced
SIZE: 12 children maximum (Guardians must be rates for families with multiple children.
present) Register at Tinkergarten.com
AGES: 18 months-8 years SIZE: 12 children maximum (Guardians must be
A small parent-child nature play class for children aged present)
18 months to 8 years old designed to provide families AGES: 18 months-8 years
with fun and educational activities that encourage A small parent-child nature play class for children aged 18
exploration, problem solving, teamwork and creativity. months to 8 years old designed to provide families with
Along the way, parents learn about child development fun and educational activities that encourage exploration,
and the importance of both free play and time spent problem solving, teamwork and creativity. Along the way,
outdoors. Families are also directly taught to respect parents learn about child development and the impor-
nature and local green spaces, and we practice leave tance of both free play and time spent outdoors. Families
no trace. are also directly taught to respect nature and local green
spaces, and we practice leave no trace.
AAAP September 6th Star Party
Friday, September 6, 7:45-11:45 pm AAAP September 21st Star Party
WHERE: Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory Saturday, September 21, 7:45-11:45 pm
COST: Free! WHERE: Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory
Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes COST: Free!
or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheelchair vans Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes
easy access to the observatory, so people of all abilities or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheelchair vans
are welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks easy access to the observatory, so people of all abilities
and non-alcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also rec- are welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks
ommended. Get more information at 3ap.org. and non-alcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also rec-
ommended. Get more information at 3ap.org.
AAAP September 7th Star Party (Dark Sky)
Saturday, September 7, 7:45-11:45 pm AAAP October 5th Star Party
WHERE: Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory Saturday, October 5, 7:45-11:45 pm
COST: Free! WHERE: Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory
Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes COST: Free!
or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheelchair vans Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable tele-
easy access to the observatory, so people of all abilities scopes or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheel-
are welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks chair vans easy access to the observatory, so people
and non-alcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also rec- of all abilities are welcome. No refreshments will be
ommended. Get more information at 3ap.org. served, but attendees are welcome to bring snacks
and non-alcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also
Hit the Trail with a Park Ranger: Beginner recommended. Get more information at 3ap.org.
Sunday, September 15, 12-2 pm
WHERE: Deer Lakes Pike Shelter Campfire Ghost Stories
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ Saturday, October 12, 7-8 pm
parkprograms WHERE: Deer Lakes Park Carp Shelter
SIZE: 20 people maximum COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
AGE: All ages parkprograms
Hike will be approximately 3 miles with moderate Gather ‘round a campfire and listen to spooky stories
elevation changes and songs! Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to
win prizes!
12DEER LAKES PARK
Campfire with a Park Ranger AAAP November 2nd Star Party
Friday, October 18, 7-8 pm Saturday, November 2, 7:45-11:45 pm
WHERE: Deer Lakes Pike Shelter WHERE: Wagman Observatory
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms COST: Free!
SIZE: 30 people maximum Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes
Join the Park Rangers around a crackling fire for an or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheelchair vans
evening of programming. Topics may include nature, easy access to the observatory, so people of all abilities
history, or campfire stories. Come early and bring a are welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks
camp chair to get set up around the fire. and non-alcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also rec-
ommended. Get more information at 3ap.org.
AAAP October 19th Star Party Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Saturday, October 19, 7:45-11:45 pm Surviving the Winter
WHERE: Wagman Observatory Sunday, December 29, 2-4 pm
COST: Free! WHERE: Deer Lakes Veterans 1 Shelter
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
elevation changes.
Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Night Hike
Saturday, February 8, 7-9 pm
WHERE: Deer Lakes Pike Shelter
Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
telescopes or bring their own. A parking pad gives SIZE: 20 people maximum
wheelchair vans easy access to the observatory, AGE: All ages
so people of all abilities are welcome. Attendees Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic elevation changes. Please bring a flashlight.
beverages. Lawn chairs are also recommended.
Get more information at 3ap.org.
Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Seasons
Saturday, November 2, 2-4 pm
WHERE: Deer Lakes Carp Shelter
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
elevation changes.
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Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger: Campfire Ghost Stories
Clouds and Weather Saturday, October 19, 7-8 pm
Sunday, September 8, 2-4 pm WHERE: Harrison Hills Park Yakaon Shelter
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum Gather ‘round a campfire and listen to spooky stories
AGE: All ages and songs! Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate win prizes!
elevation changes.
Night Sky Exploration and Hike
Free Concert featuring with a Park Ranger
Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band Friday, October 25, 8-10 pm
Saturday, September 14, 6 pm WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center
WHERE: Harrison Hills Park Yakaon Shelter COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ SIZE: 20 people maximum
specialevents AGE: All ages
Come explore the mythology, science and beauty of
the night sky. Be prepared to hike approximately 1
mile.
Cultural Traditional Signing and Stories
with a Park Naturalist
Saturday, November 16, 2-3:30pm
Come enjoy a free concert featuring the Pittsburgh WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center/
Doo Wop Big Band! A food truck will be available. Outdoor Classroom
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms
Hit the Trail with a Park Ranger: Beginner
Sunday, September 29, 12-2 pm SIZE: 12 people maximum
Native American environmental “earth tales” will
WHERE: Harrison Hills Overlook Shelter
be told and read with the practice of nature sign
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms language. A story theme textured sand art project will
SIZE: 20 people maximum complete our conservation study. Share your talented
AGE: All ages work with friends and family during this grateful
Hike will be approximately 3 miles moderate elevation season.
changes.
Junior Ranger: Animal Adaptations
Night Visitor’s Signs, Tracks, and Homes Sunday, November 24, 2-3 pm
with a Park Naturalist WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center
Sunday, October 13, 2-3:30 pm COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center/ SIZE: 20 people maximum
Outdoor Classroom AGE: 5-12 (parent or guardian must accompany
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms children)
SIZE: Maximum of 12 participants. Explore the unique differences that allow animals in
AGE: Suitable for All Ages our parks to thrive in their environment.
When the sun goes down many animals come out to
hunt and gather food. Study the various park critter hab-
itats, activities, and identify their prints. Take time to use
these natural clues to find out what’s been visiting these
sites. Practice a natural art method to make a detailed
bookmark or bookplate to complete your adventure!
14HARRISON HILLS PARK
Hit the Trail with a Park Ranger: Intermediate
Sunday, December 8, 12-3 pm
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Hike will be approximately 4 miles with moderate
elevation changes
Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Winter Animal Track Exploration
Saturday, January 18, 2-4 pm
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Take a close look at the different signs of animal
activity in the wintertime. There will be a short indoor
portion followed by an outdoor exploration of animal
tracks and signs.
Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
Winter Tree Identification
Saturday, February 23, 2-4 pm
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
elevation changes.
Maple Sugaring
Saturday, March 7, 2-4pm
WHERE: Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center/ COURTHOUSE
Outdoor Classroom
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
ROOF TILE COLLECTION
parkprograms THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
SIZE: 20 people maximum ROOF IS BEING REPLACED.
Join us for heritage and traditional method sharing
opportunities as environmental and inspirational leg- WENDELL AUGUST FORGE HAS
endary tales are told with some nature sign language REPURPOSED THE 130-YEAR-OLD
practice and classic descriptive terms. Weather per- ROOF TILES INTO BEAUTIFUL
mitting a short forest walk to the natural tree resource
will time connect the day. Individuals, families, and COMMEMORATIVE KEEPSAKES.
special groups are encouraged to attend. 10 DESIGNS AVAILABLE
PRICES RANGE FROM $30-$75
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ALLEGHENY
COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION.
WendellAugust.com/
AlleghenyCountyCourthouse
15HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
Soccer Shots (Mondays) Britsburgh Exploring the Stable Complex
Mondays, August 26-October 21 (No Sessions Sep- Tuesday, September 3, 12 noon-1 pm
tember 2, make-up October 28), Mini Group (ages WHERE: Hartwood Acres Stable Complex
2-3) meets 5:00-5:30 pm. Classic Group (ages 3-5) COST: $6 for county residents; $8 for non-residents.
meets 5:35-6:10 pm. Classic Group (ages 4-6) meets Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
6:15-6:50 pm. SIZE: 12 people maximum
WHERE: Hartwood Acres All-Purpose Field Tour the beautiful stable complex, which was designed
COST: Early bird $110 (Mini and Classic) or $120 by famed architect Alfred Hopkins to resemble an
(Premier) per child. Register at soccershots. English Cotswold village! Learn about the time when
org/Pittsburgh. Hartwood Acres was a privately-owned equestrian es-
SIZE: 5-12 per group tate. (There are no horses at Hartwood Acres Stables.)
AGES: 2-6 Please call 412-767-9200 for accessibility information.
Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing chil-
dren to fundamental soccer principles, such as using Britsburgh Mansion & Garden Tours
your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Wednesday, September 4, 10-11 am or 12 noon-1 pm
Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
children will begin to experience the joy of playing COST: $8 for county residents; $10 non-residents.
soccer and being active. Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 12 people maximum
Soccer Shots (Thursdays) Enjoy a tour of the beautiful Tudor-style mansion with
Thursdays, August 29-October 17 (Make-ups an emphasis on the family’s British antecedents and
October 24, October 31), Mini Group (ages 2-3) antique English furnishings. Afterward, stroll through
meets 5:00-5:30 pm. Classic Group (ages 3-5) meets the formal garden with a knowledgeable guide. Call
5:35-6:10 pm. Classic Group (ages 4-6) meets 6:15- 412-767-9200 for accessibility information.
6:50 pm.
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Britsburgh Shakespeare in the Park
COST: Early bird $110 (Mini and Classic) or $120 Friday, September 6, 7-8:30 pm
(Premier) per child. Register at soccershots. WHERE: Hartwood Mansion Main Lawn
org/Pittsburgh.
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
SIZE: 5-12 per group parkprograms
AGES: 2-6
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an exciting and en-
Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing chil- tertaining show performed using cue scripts in much
dren to fundamental soccer principles, such as using the same way Shakespeare’s company would have.
your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. The New Renaissance Theatre Company is a non-profit
Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, organization.
children will begin to experience the joy of playing
soccer and being active.
Guided Walk with a Park Ranger:
History of Hartwood
Monday, September 2, 2-3 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Explore how the park has changed throughout time.
Walk will be approximately 1.5 miles on paved surfac-
es with mild elevation changes.
16HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
Soccer Shots (Saturdays)
Saturdays, September 7-October 26, (Make-up Novem- Hartwood Acres Hay Day
ber 2), Mini Group (ages 2-3) meets 8:55-8:25 am, 9:30- Saturday, September 21, 12-4 pm
10:00 am, or 10:05-10:35 am. Classic Group (ages 3-5) WHERE: Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
meets 10:45-11:20 am or 11:30 am-12:05 pm. Premier COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
Group (ages 5-8) meets 12:15-1:00 pm. specialevents
WHERE: Hartwood Acres All-Purpose Field
COST: Early bird $110 (Mini, Classic, Empower)
or $120 (Premier) per child. Register at
soccershots.org/Pittsburgh.
SIZE: 5-12 per group
AGES: 2-8
Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing chil-
dren to fundamental soccer principles, such as using
your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game.
Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement,
children will begin to experience the joy of playing Enjoy hayrides, hay maze, arts & crafts, barnyard
soccer and being active. petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, balloon
artist, puppet show, magician, games and more!
Britsburgh Downton Abbey Themed Tea Food, beverages and snacks will be available for
Saturday, September 7, 10 am-1 pm purchase from local food trucks and vendors.
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion 6th Annual Welcome Autumn
COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non- Stable Tour & Hayride
residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/ Sunday, September 22, 1-2:30 pm
parkprograms WHERE: Hartwood Acres Stable Complex
SIZE: 48 people maximum COST: $15 for adults, $5 for ages 17 & under.
AGE: 12+ Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
Step back in time and enjoy a delicious three course SIZE: 28 people maximum
tea with fellow fans of the period drama before tour- Take a tour of the beautiful stable complex, enjoy
ing the magnificent mansion. Discuss your thoughts on cookies and apple cider, and go on a docent-guided
the upcoming Downton Abbey movie! Come dressed hayride around the park (there are no horses at the
in period attire if you choose, prizes will be given for stables). All children must be accompanied by an
the best costumes! Call 412-767-9200 for seating and adult. Call 412-767-9200 for accessibility information.
accessibility information.
Seeds Sown CollectionsGreenhouse
HappyFeet Soccer Horticultural Series with a Park Naturalist
Saturdays, September 7-October 26, 11 am-12 noon Saturday, September 28, 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres All-Purpose Field WHERE: Hartwood Mansion Visitor Parking Lot
COST: $89 per child. Register at
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
happyfeetnorthpittsburgh.com parkprograms
AGES: 3-5
SIZE: 10 people maximum
The HappyFeet curriculum consists of engaging, age Observe special seed gathering techniques, explore
appropriate games and uses fun techniques to train the unique selections of species available, and review
advanced motor skills, dynamic dribbling, shooting proper keepsake storage from the main and perennial
skills, and fitness. The program’s major focus is on garden sites. Complete the afternoon with a natural
individual growth and development through the cur- art project making a seed packet at the Memorial Herb
riculum and a small-sided game each week. and Edible Flowers Habitats.
Britsburgh Week Antique Fair Kitten Yoga NEW
at the Stable Complex Thursday, October 3, 6-7 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm
Sunday, September 8, 10 am-4 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Amphitheatre
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Stable Complex COST: $15 per person for county residents; $19 for
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ non-residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms parkprograms
Peruse stalls and courtyards filled with a variety of an- Help support PAWS Across Pittsburgh by participating
tiques and collectibles while enjoying the surroundings in kitten yoga! PAWS will be bringing kittens to roam
of our lovely stable complex. The pastoral setting lends throughout this all-levels yoga class. A portion of each
itself to a delightful day of treasure hunting. Call 412- registration will support the PAWS organization. Due
767-9200 for accessibility information. to the possibility for a few kitten accidents, bring a mat
you are able to clean.
17HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
L.L. Bean-Dog Day Hike Haunted Hat Tea and Tour
Sunday, October 6, 1-3 pm Saturday, October 19, 11 am-2 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
COST: Free! Register at llbean.com/pittsburgh COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
AGES: Minimum age 8 (14 and under with parent or residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
guardian) parkprograms
Treat your four-legged friend to an adventure; make SIZE: 48 people maximum
new friends; get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful AGE: 12 & Up
outdoors. All dogs must be on leash for this short hike Don your favorite funny (or frightening) hat and join us
around the grounds. for a delicious three course tea followed by a tour of
the Mansion. Prizes will be given for the best hats! Call
Night-scented Garden Plants, Flying Bug Tales, 412-767-9200 for seating and accessibility information.
and Stone Soup Paintings with a Park Naturalist
Sunday, October 6, 2-4 pm Campfire Ghost Stories
WHERE: Hartwood Mansion Visitor Parking Lot Saturday, October 27, 7-8 pm
COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/ WHERE: Hartwood Acres Park Mansion
parkprograms COST: Free! Register at alleghenycounty.us/
SIZE: 10 people maximum specialevents
Inspire your artistic talents, drawing, writing, and tex- Gather ‘round a campfire and listen to spooky stories
ture painting skills by reading and discussing nocturnal and songs! Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to
flower, insect, and small creature stories! Let’s create win prizes!
some special character animation page squares and
moth, bat rock critters. Haunted Hat Tea and Tour
Wednesday, October 23, 11 am-2 pm
Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger: WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
Night Hike COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
Sunday, October 13, 8-10 pm residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot parkprograms
COST: Free! Register at SIZE: 48 people maximum
alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms AGE: 12 & Up
SIZE: 20 people maximum Don your favorite funny (or frightening) hat and join us
AGE: All ages for a delicious three course tea followed by a tour of
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate the Mansion. Prizes will be given for the best hats! Call
elevation changes. Please bring a flashlight. 412-767-9200 for seating and accessibility information.
Owl Prowl with a Park Ranger
4th Annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ Saturday, October 26, 6-8 pm
Saturday, October 19, 11 am-2 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater COST: $5 per person - Kids under 4 are free. Pre-
COST: Free! registration required at www.alleghenycounty.
us/parkprograms
SIZE: 20 people maximum
AGE: All ages
Whooo? Whooo? Whooooo is out there? Come
explore the wonderful world of owls! After a brief dis-
cussion, we’ll go searching for owls. Be sure to bring a
flashlight and be ready for a walk in the woods.
Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night with Britsburgh
Saturday, November 9, 6-9 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Stable Complex
Join Allegheny County Parks and SHARP Robot- COST: For more information and pricing, visit
ics from the Sarah Heinz House as we launch britsburgh.com
pumpkins across the amphitheater field. Enjoy SIZE: 100 people maximum
crafts, games, activities and family fun. Food and Enjoy this family friendly event at the stable complex.
beverages will be available for purchase from local Play traditional English Faire games for prizes, help
food trucks and Hop Farm Brewery. stuff ‘the Guy’, and join in parading him out to his
place high on the bonfire!
18HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
An Afternoon with Santa Claus Holiday Musical Tea and Tour
Sunday, December 1, 12 noon-2 pm Saturday, December 7, 11 am-2 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion WHERE: Hartwood Acres Park
COST: $12 for county residents; $15 for non-residents. COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
SIZE: 40 people maximum parkprograms
AGE: Suitable for all ages (All children must be SIZE: 48 people maximum
accompanied by an adult.) AGE: 12 & Up
Direct from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus will Delight to the musical stylings of ‘Two Girls and A
delight your little ones at this fun event featuring a Guy’ and enjoy a delicious 3 course tea served at your
holiday craft, milk and delicious cookies, and time to sit table, followed by a guided tour of the magnificently
on Santa’s lap for a photo (and to whisper gift wishes decorated mansion. Call 412-767-9200 for seating and
in his ear!) Please remember to bring your camera! Call accessibility information.
412-767-9200 for seating and accessibility information.
Holiday Musical Dessert Tea and Tour
L.L. Bean-Dog Day Hike Wednesday, December 11, 11 am-2 pm
Sunday, December 1, 1-3 pm WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
COST: Free! Register at llbean.com/pittsburgh residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
AGES: Minimum age 8 (14 and under with parent or parkprograms
guardian) SIZE: 48 people maximum
Treat your four-legged friend to an adventure; make AGE: 12 & Up
new friends; get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful Delight to the musical stylings of ‘Two Girls and A
outdoors. All dogs must be on leash for this short hike Guy’ while enjoying a variety of delicious bite-size
around the grounds. desserts you choose from a bountiful buffet (hot tea
will be served at your table). The festivities will wrap
An Afternoon with Santa Claus up with a guided tour of the magnificently decorated
Sunday, December 1, 3-5 pm mansion. Call 412-767-9200 for seating and accessibil-
ity information.
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
COST: $12 for county residents; $15 for non-residents. Holiday Musical Tea and Tour
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms Saturday, December 14, 11 am-2 pm
SIZE: 40 people maximum
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
AGE: Suitable for all ages (All children must be
accompanied by an adult.) COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms
SIZE: 48 people maximum
AGE: 12 & Up
Delight to the musical stylings of ‘Two Girls and A
Guy’ and enjoy a delicious 3 course tea served at your
Direct from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus will table, followed by a guided tour of the magnificently
delight your little ones at this fun event featuring a decorated mansion. Call 412-767-9200 for seating and
holiday craft, milk and delicious cookies, and time to sit accessibility information.
on Santa’s lap for a photo (and to whisper gift wishes in
his ear!) Please remember to bring your camera! Call Guided Nature Hike with a Park Ranger:
412-767-9200 for seating and accessibility information. Night Hike
Friday, January 10, 7-9 pm
Holiday Musical Dessert Tea and Tour WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot
Wednesday, December 4, 11 am-2 pm COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Park SIZE: 20 people maximum
COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-residents. AGE: All ages
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate
SIZE: 48 people maximum elevation changes. Please bring a flashlight.
AGE: 12 & Up
Delight to the musical stylings of ‘Two Girls and A Guy’
while enjoying a variety of delicious bite-size desserts you
choose from a bountiful buffet (hot tea will be served at
your table). The festivities will wrap up with a guided tour
of the magnificently decorated mansion. Call 412-767-
9200 for seating and accessibility information.
19HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
Burns Night Supper with Britsburgh Seldom Seen Tours
Saturday, January 25, 6:30-11 pm Sunday, March 22, 11 am-12 noon
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
COST: For more information and pricing, visit COST: $6 for county residents; $8 for non-residents.
britsburgh.com Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
SIZE: 56 people maximum SIZE: 10 people maximum
AGE: 21+ AGE: 10+
Join us for a traditional celebration of the life and What lies above (and below) the rooms you see as you
works of famed Scottish Poet and Author Robert tour Hartwood Mansion? Join us for a look ‘behind the
Burns. Slàinte mhath! scenes’ and find out where the log lift goes, and where
the organ pipes reside on this informative tour! Call
Hit the Trail with a Park Ranger: Beginner 412-767-9200 for accessibility information.
Sunday, February 2, 12-2 pm
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion Parking Lot Seldom Seen Tours
COST: Free Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms Sunday, March 22, 1-2 pm
SIZE: 20 people maximum WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
AGE: All ages COST: $6 for county residents; $8 for non-residents.
Register at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms
Hike will be approximately 3 miles with moderate
elevation changes. SIZE: 10 people maximum
AGE: 10+
L.L. Bean-Dog Day Hike What lies above (and below) the rooms you see as you
Sunday, February 2, 1-3 pm tour Hartwood Mansion? Join us for a look ‘behind the
scenes’ and find out where the log lift goes, and where
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Parking Lot the organ pipes reside on this informative tour! Call
COST: Free! Register at llbean.com/pittsburgh 412-767-9200 for accessibility information.
AGES: Minimum age 8 (14 and under with parent or
guardian) Women’s History Tea
Treat your four-legged friend to an adventure; make Saturday, March 28, 11 am-2 pm
new friends; get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion
outdoors. All dogs must be on leash for this short hike
around the grounds. COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non-
residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/
parkprograms
Valentine’s Day Tea SIZE: 48 people maximum
Saturday, February 15, 11 am-2 pm AGE: 12+
WHERE: Hartwood Acres Mansion Learn about Mary Flinn Lawrence, suffragette, and
COST: $33 for county residents; $41 for non- her contemporaries who worked to give us many of
residents. Register at alleghenycounty.us/ the rights we enjoy today. A guided tour of Mary’s
parkprograms beautiful home will follow the three-course tea. Call
SIZE: 48 people maximum 412.767.9200 for seating and accessibility information.
AGE: 12+
Treat the one you love (yourself included!) to a
delicious three course tea followed by a guided
tour of the beautiful Tudor-style Mansion. What a
wonderful surprise for your special someone, or a
fun afternoon out with the gang! Call 412-767-9200
for seating and accessibility information.
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