Our 2023 impact blog post is now live on our website! This blog post is a celebration of the park projects completed, the challenges overcome and the profound impact we’ve had on the environment of our region and the communities who use the county parks over the past year. Read Our 2023 Impact Blog Post!
Project Updates
North Park Stream Study
The Parks Foundation is working with the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program of Allegheny County to complete ecological stream assessments in all 9 County Parks over a three-year period. This year the conditions of the streams in North Park, Boyce Park and South Park will be studied through the assessment of their chemistry, macro-invertebrate biological community and the physical condition using standardized procedures. In February, we joined the Penn State Watershed team in North Park to observe their processes across four sites. During this assessment, the team helped to clean up the waterways by removing tires that had been dumped, which has the added benefit of leaving the streams better than they were found.
Park 'til Dark and Pour at the Park Sponsors Needed
We are looking for sponsorships for our upcoming Park 'til Dark and Pour at the Park events. In addition to some of the great sponsorship levels that we have always had, we are proud to announce the addition of a Community Champion level this year. Businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to sponsor with us. Please let us know if you have a perk in mind that is not listed; we are always happy to build the perfect sponsorship for you and your needs.
2024 Traveling Glass Recycling Program in County Parks
Allegheny County's Department of Sustainability and the Pennsylvania Resources Council are once again hosting a Traveling Glass Recycling Program throughout the County Parks. Glass is still one of the most recyclable materials in homes, and should not be trashed. Learn more and save the date for when the program comes to your local park.
March Park Ranger Calendar
Learn more and register for the events listed below HERE!
Guided Hike: Hit the Trail
March 16, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
White Oak Park
March 17, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Deer Lakes Park
March 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Settlers Cabin
Guided Hike: Twilight on the Trail
March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
North Park
March 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Round Hill Park
March 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harrison Hills Park
March 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
South Park
Ways to Support
Give a Gift in Honor of Someone
this March!
There are moments in life when we wish to pay tribute to those who have touched our lives in profound ways. There is no better way to celebrate their birthday or legacy than by making a positive impact in their name to a cause that matters to them! This month, we encourage you to make a donation in honor of someone dear to your heart who loves the outdoors in our region as much as you do.
