[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_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Every Day is Earth Day in Your Parks Every day, your parks are hard at work. They clean the air we breathe and filter the water we depend on. They offer shade on the hottest summer days and...

10 April, 2026

[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=""]Honor Women’s History with a Donation to the Parks Foundation This Women’s History Month, honor the legacy of the women and allies who have shaped our communities through their advocacy for equity by making a gift to the...

02 March, 2026

[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=""] February is a month all about love, and love isn’t just about people. It’s also about the places that bring us together and give us space to move, gather and recharge. For many of us, our county...

01 February, 2026

[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=""]As we look back on 2025, we are struck by the strength and resilience that grounded our work, sparked positive growth and carried our impact forward. Like strong roots beneath a thriving tree, the foundation we grew...

09 January, 2026

[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=""] As we wrap up the year, we're celebrating one of the highlights from our work in your Allegheny County Parks: our volunteers! In 2025, more than 200 people gave their time, energy and enthusiasm to support healthier...

05 December, 2025

[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=""] The Parks Foundation has a small but mighty staff of nine, whose work comes together with passion, purpose and excitement to make a positive impact on your nine Allegheny County Parks. As we enter the season of...

17 November, 2025

[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 North Park, presented by Peoples Natural Gas, took place on Saturday, October 12 and both were a ton of fun! The main goals of these events are to...

01 November, 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]Happy Summer! Summer is a time for relaxation, adventure and making memories. Whether you are looking for sports, peace and quiet, or community, there are plenty of engaging ways to spend time in the parks this summer. That's...

19 June, 2023

[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]Pittsburgh, PA, May 19, 2023 - County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Parks Foundation Executive Director, Joey-Linn Ulrich unveiled the newly restored Nevin Shelter in South Park today at 10:00 am. Nevin Shelter was one of the original stone structures...

19 May, 2023

[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=""] This guest blog post was written by Allegheny County Park Ranger, Deaglan McManus.  Women have undoubtedly contributed greatly to the creation and conservation of our county parks. In no park is this more evident than at Hartwood Acres....

20 March, 2023