Best parks and nature in Pittsburgh (US)

Allegheny Commons is most popular around 8 AM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Established in 1867, Allegheny Commons is Pittsburgh's oldest park. Known for its mature canopy trees, wide promenade, and lovely Lake Elizabeth, Allegheny Commons is the front yard for the Northside's diverse neighborhoods.

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South Shore Riverfront Park and Trail is most popular around 8 AM on Mondays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Schenley Plaza is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Operated by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Schenley Plaza is located between the Carnegie and Hillman Libraries, the Cathedral of Learning, and the Frick Fine Arts Building. Formerly an asphalt parking lot, this much-loved community greenspace attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, providing gathering places, entertainment, and a grand entrance to Schenley Park.

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It's most quiet on Saturdays.

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Paulson Playground is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Created in 1889 with land donated by heiress Mary Schenley, the park now contains 456 acres of trails, woods, and attractions. A daily destination for university students, business-people, and outdoor enthusiasts, the park also hosts major annual events such as the Vintage Grand Prix and the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure.

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