[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Written by Jonathan Kersting, Vice President of Communications and Media at Pittsburgh Technology Council and Allegheny County Parks Foundation Board Member[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]The first time my wheels touched dirt, I had...

05 September, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Twilight Picnic for the Parks is more than an event, it is an extraordinary celebration of Allegheny County's 12,000 acres of parkland and the 23 million visits the parks receive each year. The event’s vibrancy is a...

20 August, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Each year at Park 'til Dark we host free activities in the parks as a way to encourage park visitors to learn something new and interact with the park in meaningful and connective ways. One activity from...

09 July, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]We are thrilled to announce the completion of our first ever annual report for 2023! This milestone not only marks a year of hard work and dedication but also reflects our commitment to sharing our journey, achievements,...

01 June, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6953" img_size="800x700" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Overview Park ’til Dark and Pour at the Park in South Park took place on Saturday, May 18 and both were huge successes! The main...

24 May, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Parks are cherished as oases of tranquility, where people can reconnect with nature, unwind, and rejuvenate. However, for some members of our community, the simple act of enjoying a day in the park can be fraught with...

02 May, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year, Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to cherish and protect the nature around us. It's a time to reflect on our impact on the environment and to take action towards a...

15 March, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the realm of ecological science, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr. Ruth Patrick. A trailblazer in the field, Patrick's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for our understanding of freshwater ecosystems. Ruth Patrick was once...

04 March, 2024

At the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, the journey through 2023 has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to improve, conserve and restore your nine Allegheny County Parks. This blog post is a celebration of the park projects completed, the challenges overcome and the profound...

02 February, 2024

Happy Winter! There is an undeniable allure to the great outdoors in winter. Between the chill in the air and the snow-laden branches, wispy snowflakes and the crunch under your boots, there is magic inviting us to step outside the warmth of our homes and...

05 January, 2024