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Happy Earth Month!
Our county parks play a crucial role in supporting clean air, clean water and a thriving ecosystem. From flowing waterfalls to dense forests, these natural areas are essential to conservation efforts and the health of our environment. Earth Day is a reminder that while nature sustains us, we must work together to sustain our parks - enhancing their beauty, resilience and future.
Join us in celebrating our parks and our planet this Earth Day by donating to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 in honor of Earth Month. We are grateful that Giant Eagle has generously pledged to match the first $10,000 raised this April to help us meet our goal! Give now and double your impact!
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Women's History Month: Carol R. Brown
To celebrate Women's History Month this March, we featured Carol R. Brown, a trailblazer in Pittsburgh’s cultural and civic landscape, on our blog. Her work has transformed public spaces through art, culture, and community engagement, leaving a lasting impact on the region and your parks.
Read the blog now!
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Streams Assessments for North, South and Boyce Parks are Complete!
This past month, we reached a major milestone in our work to protect the waterways in our county parks! With the completion of streams assessments for North, South and Boyce parks, we now have a comprehensive picture of stream health across the entire park system - spanning more than 50 miles of waterways. After three years of dedicated research, we've successfully completed stream assessments across all nine Allegheny County Parks, providing essential data to guide future land use, management and restoration efforts. These studies will ensure we take the most effective actions to protect and restore our parks' natural resources. We are deeply grateful to our project partner, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program of Allegheny County, and to our funder, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies on behalf of the Foundation of Pennsylvania Watersheds, for making this work possible!
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Latodami Nature Center Master Site Plan & Barn Feasibility Study
We are thrilled to share great news for Latodami Nature Center in North Park. In partnership with Allegheny County, we will be leading a Master Site Plan and Barn Feasibility Study of Latodami Nature Center to help shape the future of this beloved space. This project will assess the 12 acres surrounding the Natural Center, conduct a feasibility study of the existing barn structure and more. We extend our gratitude to the project funders, FedEx, North Area Environmental Council, The Public Lands Fund and Allegheny County.
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Paul Riis Trail Updates
We are excited to share an important update on the Paul Riis Trail project! In 2025, the scope will focus on enhancing the Vale of Cashmere section of the Paul Riis Trail, making it more accessible and inviting for all visitors. Planned improvements to the site include the addition of approximately 1,550 feet of ADA-accessible trail, a new 3,200-square-foot asphalt parking area with designated ADA spaces, seating for rest and scenic viewing, the planting of 300 trees and interpretive signage. We are grateful to Allegheny County, our partners on this project and to the funders - the Colcom Foundation and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Pour at the Park in South Park
May 17, 2025
VIP: 5:00 - 9:00 pm Limited tickets remaining!
General Admission: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Our ninth annual, family-friendly, Pour at the Park fundraiser for your parks will take place at the South Park Museum Building. We are excited to offer:
- A unique South Park T-shirt design on a soft fabric Commonwealth Press T-shirt, exclusive to Pour at the Park guests and supporters. Reserve yours online when you purchase tickets!
- Live Music by the Brilliant Minds and The M80s
- Children's Activities by Coach Dave from CDG Sports
- Food Trucks
- The Oven Pizza Company
- Pita My Schwarma
- Let's Taco Food Truck
- And more!
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Both VIP and GA tickets include a stainless steel tasting cup that supports our Zero-Waste efforts.
Confirmed Vendors:
- A Few Bad Apples Cider
- Back Alley Brewing
- Chimera Brewing
- Firewhistle Brewing
- Grist House Brewing
- Hazel Grove Brewing
- Helicon Brewing
- Jackworth Ginger Beer
- Lolev
- Lucky Signs Spirits
- The Open Road Non-Alc
- Penn Brewery
- Recon Brewery
- Wild Basin Hard Seltzer
- The Beast - Malt Beverage
- Nasty Beast - Hard Tea
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Tasting Cup Sponsor: Mascaro Construction Company, LP
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Event Sponsorship Available
We are looking for a range of sponsorships for our upcoming Pour at the Park events. 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!
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Friends of South Park
Plant Sale
If you are in need of plants for the spring then consider ordering from the annual Friends of South Park plant sale! Plants are provided by Gumpto's Greenhouse and proceeds will go directly to supporting projects in South Park. Orders are due by May 5 and pick-up will take place on May 17 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm at the Home Economics Building in South Park. Get the order form here!
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April Park Ranger
Featured Event
This April, join the Park Rangers and the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Wildlife Center to explore the wonderful world of nocturnal animals in North Park on April 6, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Learn more about this event or discover all of Allegheny County events HERE!
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Donation to the Parks Foundation!
Join us in support of Earth Day as we come together and celebrate what matters most - our environment! Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 by Earth Day on April 22! We are grateful that Giant Eagle has provided a matching fund to match Earth Day donations in hopes of inspiring you to support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. We hope that you will join Giant Eagle in supporting your parks by donating to us this Earth Day!
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