Our staff, pictured here at Twilight Picnic this summer, wants to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! We are so grateful for your support and look forward to working with you in 2024 and seeing you out in the parks!
Thank you, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
During the past decade and more as County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald has been a true champion of the nine Allegheny County Parks. From prioritizing sustainable park projects to providing cleaner air and a healthier environment, County Executive Fitzgerald has truly made Allegheny County a better place for people now and for generations to come. From all of us at the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, we thank you, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, for being our greatest champion of the nine county parks! We know your commitment and love for the parks will extend well beyond your tenure as County Executive. View our Top Ten Park Accomplishments Tribute for Rich Fitzgerald.
December Blog Post - Coming Face-to-Face with Abstraction in Hartwood Acres Park
Our December blog post was written by University of Pittsburgh History of Art and Architecture student, Layne Shaffer. Layne was an intern in 2023 with the Office for Public Art's Education and Outreach Program that studied the history of both the Sculpture Garden in Hartwood Acres Park and the artists who created each sculpture. Read our December blog postto learn more about the Sculptures and Layne's experience!
Project Updates
Deer Lakes Ecological Assessment and Action Plan is Funded!
We are thrilled to announce that funding has been secured for the Ecological Assessment and Action Plan in Deer Lakes Park by The Caroline Fredricka Holdship Charitable Trust and FedEx Ground. The Parks Foundation will work with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to complete the Assessment and Action Plan. These comprehensive studies evaluate each park's natural resources and ecological assets and recommend an implementation plan for improving the environment of the park. This is the eighth county park to have this comprehensive study done and we are working to secure the funding for the ninth and final park.
Community Meetings to Provide Feedback for the
Trail Connection between
South Park and White Oak Park
In spring of 2023 we hosted three in-person meetings and conducted an online survey for community feedback on the proposed trail connection between South Park and White Oak Park. In 2024, we will host three more community meetings to share the results of the survey data and provide a final opportunity for feedback on the trail connection.
In 2023, the Observation Tower in North Park was publicly bid by Allegheny County for construction. Unfortunately, all bids were overbudget and construction was unable to begin as planned. Currently, the Parks Foundation is fundraising to secure the additional money needed to complete construction. After funding is secured, the project will be re-bid for construction. Learn more about the Observation Tower on our website.
Events
We are looking for an Event Planner for Pour at the Park!
We are thrilled to invite experienced event planning professionals to submit their proposals for our annual Pour at the Park events in 2024. If you or someone you know has a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, attention to detail, and a knack for turning visions into reality, we want to hear from you!Review the Request for Proposal! All applications are due on January 8, by 11:59 pm.
Save-the-Dates for our 2024 Events!
In the Parks
Harrison Hills Ecological Assessment and Action Plan Meeting
Learn more and register for the events listed below HERE!
Guided Hike: Hit the Trail
January 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Round Hill Park
January 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Harrison Hills Park
January 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Boyce Park
January 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Hartwood Acres Park
Guided Hike: Winter Trees
January 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Deer Lakes Park
January 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
North Park
January 14, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
South Park
January 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
White Oak Park
Ways to Support
Support Your Parks with a Monthly Contribution!
If your New Year's Resolution is to give more to the causes you care about, then please consider giving a monthly reoccurring donation to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation in 2024. Your consistent support helps us to complete more projects in your county parks all year long!
