Giving Tuesday
Thank you!
Because of you, we raised over $18,000 on Giving Tuesday in support of your nine county parks. Thanks to the generosity shown on Giving Tuesday, we will be able to continue our work caring for the parks that care so deeply for us through improvements, conservation and restoration efforts such as stream water monitoring, tree and wildflower plantings, historic shelter renovations and so much more. Thank you for being our people for the parks!
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November Blog Post - The Parks Need All of Us!
Tory, a year-round park user and trail enthusiast, loves her parks. Through Tory's @torytalkstrails exploration of our park trails and by helping others find their favorite trail, she is growing awareness for our nine county parks and the 200 miles of trails they offer.
Tory’s weekend hikes help make up the 23 million visits our parks receive every year. Visits to the county parks increased by 12.5% since 2016, demonstrating that our parks need more care than ever to ensure they continue to thrive and remain accessible to everyone who wishes to enjoy them.
“One of the first things I noticed when I started hiking was how many different uses the parks have for so many different types of people! Families playing sports, endurance athletes mountain biking, senior walking groups—there are always people coming together in the parks.”
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Volunteer Plantings at the Sleepy Hollow Riparian Zone in South Park
Last month we had a great tree planting in the Sleepy Hollow riparian area of South Park with volunteers from Enscoe Long Insurance Group. We extend a huge thank you to the Allegheny County Parks Rangers for leading the event, to Ten Million Trees for PA for donating the trees and to all our dedicated volunteers who spent time making an impact in South Park! Together we planted 250 Black and Red Chokeberry, Hornbeam, Silky Dogwood, Red Oak, Willow, Spicebuch, Buttonbush, River Birch, Black Gum, Smooth Alder, Sweetbay Magnolia, Tulip Popular, Washington Hawhorn, Basswood, Swamp White Oak and Sweetgum trees. Check out the pictures from the day on our Facebook!
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Volunteer Tree Planting in Boyce Park
In late November we hosted a tree planting in Boyce Park with volunteers from RoadRunner: Modern Waste and Recycling. We are so grateful for the Allegheny County Park Rangers for leading the event, and to all our dedicated volunteers who helped to improve Boyce Park by planting 200 trees! Enjoy the pictures from the volunteer planting on our Facebook!
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Save-the-Dates for our 2024 Events! |
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Share Your Tales of Gratitude for Your County Parks |
We invite you to share your tales of gratitude for your parks. Whether it’s a cherished childhood memory, a recent adventure, or a quiet moment of joy, your stories contribute to the collective narrative of appreciation for these vital green spaces. Share your story!
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December Park Ranger Calendar
Learn more and register for the events listed below HERE!
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Guided Hike: Hit the Trail
December 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boyce Park
December 10, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Harrison Hills Park
December 15, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Settlers Cabin Park
December 17, 10:00 - 11:30 am
White Oak Park
Guided Hike: Winter Trees
December 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Settlers Cabin Park
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Guided Hike: Winter Trees
December 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hartwood Acres Park
December 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harrison Hills Park
Historic Structures of South Park
December 7, 6:00-7:00 pm
South Park
A New Deal for North Park
December 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
North Park
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Support Your Parks with a Year-End Contribution!
This season, consider investing in the health of our local park ecosystems, the protection of species and the preservation of park biodiversity. Your support can empower initiatives that combat deforestation, promotes sustainable practices, and advances both the knowledge of our parks and the connections between them.
We hope that you will put the Parks Foundation at the top of your priority list when choosing who to support with your year-end contribution.
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Boyce Park | Deer Lakes Park | Harrison Hills Park | Hartwood Acres Park
North Park | Round Hill Park | Settlers Cabin Park | South Park | White Oak Park
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Allegheny County Parks Foundation | 675 Old Frankstown Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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