Allegheny County Parks
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Allegheny County operates nine beautiful parks spanning 12,000 acres with year-round activities.
Allegheny County operates nine beautiful parks spanning 12,000 acres with year-round programs and activities for all ages. Whether you want to cool off in a pool in summer or venture down snowy slopes in winter, our parks offer something for everyone!
06/23/2026
Calling all Veterans! The Allegheny County Veteran Services is offering FREE fishing at North Park on Sunday, June 28, starting at 10:00 am.
Veterans and their families can relax at the Kohlich Pavilion and fish for free (fishing license requirements will be waived). Food will be available and a limited number of fishing poles will be provided.
Learn more and register for Veterans Free Fishing Day at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Events-Directory/Veterans/Veterans-Free-Fishing-Day.
06/22/2026
Road Closure Alert - TeePee Drive in Settlers Cabin Park will be close on Tuesday, June 23, until 4:00 pm. The road closure will start at Mohawk Shelter parking lot to the dog park.
Vehicle access to the dog park will not be possible until after the road reopens.
06/22/2026
June 22, 2026 | Due to forecasted weather, all county pools will be closed today.
Learn more about the county swimming and wave pools at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Activities/Swimming-and-Wave-Pools.
06/22/2026
More special events are on the way! Explore the next two weeks of upcoming events:
🐶 Tuesday, June 23 - Dog Days of Summer at North Park presented by Camp Bow Wow and VEG ER for Pets
🍿 Thursday, June 25 - Movies in the Parks at North Park showing Zootopia 2 (2025, PG) presented by Giant Eagle
🎶 Friday, June 26 - Summer Concert Series featuring Red Wanting Blue at South Park Amphitheater
🎶 Sunday, June 28 - Summer Concert Series featuring Tito Puente, Jr. & Nestor Torres at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
🎤 Wednesday, July 1 - Acoustics Series featuringCaleb Kopta at Deer Lakes Park
🎶 Friday, July 3 - Summer Concert Series featuring Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at South Park Amphitheater (show starts at 8:15 pm)
🎷 Sunday, July 5 - Jazz at the South Park Cascades with Jazzmania Live
🎶 Sunday, July 5 - Summer Concert Series featuring Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater (show starts at 8:15 pm | benefit concert for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
🇺🇸 Sunday, July 5 - America's 250th Anniversary Celebration with a patriotic drone show after the Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
Learn more about these events and explore more upcoming events by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events.
06/18/2026
UPDATED June 18, 2026 - The Boyce Park Wave Pool is open.
The Boyce Park Wave Pool will have a delayed opening today due to issues stemming from a power outage. The pool will be open later today; more information to come.
The pools at North Park, Settlers Cabin Park, and South Park will be open for regular operations.
The Observation Tower will soon look refreshed and ready to give you a bird's eye view of the region for the first time in 30 years!
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation, along with Allegheny County Parks, has begun the ambitious and highly requested restoration of the Observation Tower in North Park. Once the project is complete, the tower will once again welcome visitors to climb the 154-step spiral staircase to the 360-degree scenic view.
The structure was assessed and was reported to be in good condition, requiring minor structural repairs and updates to ensure the railings and domed roof meet modern building codes and public safety standards. The interior and exterior will be sandblasted and painted to reflect the original 1937 appearance. The unique terrazzo floor on the observation deck will be restored to its original beauty.
The surrounding landscape will receive improvements, including a concrete plaza with seating, paved walking paths, new native trees and plants, and a one-acre native wildflower meadow. Landscape improvements, which will also benefit the North Park Lodge, include accessibility features and an updated parking lot to make the surrounding area welcoming to all visitors.
We ask visitors to use caution when in the vicinity of the project site while work is underway.
Learn more about the North Park Observation Tower project at https://acparksfoundation.org/projects/observation-tower.
06/17/2026
✨ EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY! ✨ Join us early at our Movies in the Parks series for a chance to take home a free Allegheny County Parks blanket. The first 20 groups will get this limited supply item*.
We have a full summer schedule of new, recently released movies for your family to enjoy in our parks. All movies will feature a pre-movie activity that is great for your little ones, such as a Lego building party with Bricksburgh, an educational presentation by the National Aviary, a Hawaiian-themed dance party with Joy School of Dance "Touch-a-Truck" with the Allegheny County Police Department, arts with Splat! A Make & Take Art Studio, and an interactive presentation with the Allegheny County Park Rangers!
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Giant Eagle, for helping us continue to bring family movie night to our beautiful County Parks!
View the upcoming Movies in the Parks schedule and pre-movie activities at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Movies-in-the-Parks.
*Only one blanket permitted per group. First-come, first-served.
We think it's time for a lap around "the office".
📍North Park
06/16/2026
A black bear has been spotted swimming in North Park Lake. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been notified and is monitoring the situation.
If you are visiting the park, please use caution and give the bear plenty of space. Do not approach or attempt to interact with the animal. Keep pets leashed and under control at all times.
The best thing you can do is view wildlife from a safe distance and allow it to move through the area undisturbed.
Thank you for helping keep both visitors and wildlife safe.
06/15/2026
You won't want to miss this lineup of upcoming events in the Parks!
🐶 Tuesday, June 16 - Dog Days of Summer at Boyce Park presented by Camp Bow Wow and VEG ER for Pets
🎤 Wednesday, June 17 - Acoustics Series featuring Zach Rock at Settlers Cabin Park
🍿 Thursday, June 18 - Movies in the Parks at Harrison Hills Park showing A Minecraft Movie (2025, PG) presented by Giant Eagle
🎶 Friday, June 19 - Summer Concert Series featuring Coltt Winter Lepley & The Briar Valley Rangers at South Park Amphitheater
🚗 Sunday, June 21 - Car Cruise at Hartwood Acres Park presented by Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
🎷Sunday, June 21 - Jazz at the South Park Cascades with Jazzmania Live
🎶 Sunday, June 21 - Summer Concert Series featuring Yacht Rocket at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
🐶 Tuesday, June 23 - Dog Days of Summer at North Park presented by Camp Bow Wow and VEG ER for Pets
🍿 Thursday, June 25 - Movies in the Parks at North Park showing Zootopia 2 (2025, PG) presented by Giant Eagle
🎶 Friday, June 26 - Summer Concert Series featuring Red Wanting Blue at South Park Amphitheater
🎶 Sunday, June 28 - Summer Concert Series featuring Tito Puente, Jr. & Nestor Torres at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
Learn more about these events and explore more upcoming events by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |