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    4.6 (16 reviews)

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    Tiffany Y.

    Allegheny Commons Park is located in the North Side neighborhood. This park was founded in 1867 and is Pittsburgh's oldest park. The park contains a small lake, fountains, art, monuments, and memorials. Recreational facilities include playgrounds, fields and courts for sports, walking paths, and a dog park. In addition, businesses such as the National Aviary and Gus & Yiayia's operate in this park. I have walked through or driven past this park on literally hundreds of occasions. The park has lots of open spaces in which to relax and many tall, mature trees that provide shade on hot days. I think that the lake, bridge, and fountain look very pretty. I rate the National Aviary and Gus & Yiayia's as 5 stars each. I deducted one star from my review because this park is located in an area that has high crime. I am careful to not visit this park by myself or at night.

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    Stephanie W.

    Off leash dog exercise area in Allegheny Commons Park is a small green space behind the aviary. Blink and you might miss it. There are signs but no fences identifying the area. My dog loved running around this beautiful old park without being attached to me... I was a little nervous not being attached to him... we stayed and played until he wanted to explore other areas of the park.

    John B.

    This irregularly shaped urban green spaces houses some statues, a bird zoo, and elementary school, among other sights. It was not the most scenic place ever and didn't have a ton of facilities, but there were some interesting sights. Notably, there is free parking around the area, and walking through the park is not terribly far to some of the sporting venues and other attractions.

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    Jon G.

    An old park located on the North Side. It sits right across from the Mexican War Street area. The Aviary is also nearby. There is a large Civil War monument by the pond area. A nice place to walk during the day with plenty of large trees for shade.

    Tom B.

    Really nice park to hang out at on a spring day. If you go to CCAC it's right down the hill to the park.There is a pond but they drain it in the spring so I'll have to stop by again. The park also has a couple tennis courts and picnic tables. The park was neat and clean plus lots of traffic on the streets so I would think it would be safe. This is a really nice time of year with the leaves turning colors.

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    A gorgeous park with something to offer for everyone! Great walking trails that are accessible for…read morethose with strollers and wheelchairs. Trails that are a bit more challenging. A really nice playground. The park is also beautifully landscaped. It seems to perpetually be in bloom from early spring through the fall. There are picnic/pavilion areas, bathrooms (port a potties) and there is plenty of parking. I also really enjoy the fountain area for some relaxing but it is also great for pictures! A fun park to visit for all ages.

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    City parks in general, but Frick, Schenley, and Riverview in particular are amazing recreational…read moreassets that are unequalled in other metro areas. I was fortunate and privileged to grow up with Frick as my backyard and walked all over the place before graduating to riding mountain bikes on the trails when the sport was in its infancy. Later, I ran high school cross-country races in Schenley and trained in Frick Park. Nowadays, we enjoy the flowers, wildlife, and groomed and maintained trails. I never appreciated how unique, rare, and amazing the parks are until I moved away and it's so great to see them treated as the unique assets they truly are.

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    Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Explore nature's beauty at Phipps, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens.

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    4.7(607 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Oakland

    It's been many years since I visited Phipps but it has never failed to wow me. I think it's safe…read moreto plan to spend at least two hours and perhaps twice that depending on how crowded it is and how much time you want to spend seeing the beautiful displays. We visited at the start of the fall display which was transitioning from the Alice in Wonderland theme display and, as usual, everything was just amazing to see. We visited on a weekday morning and we're happy that it was not crowded and we could take our time. Beware the cafe which offers very friendly service for very expensive refreshments. We spent $15 for three 12-ounce cans of tea. If you have a refillable water bottle, bring that and throw some ice in it. Even when it's cool outside, it's still hot in the greenhouses so you'll probably want something cold to drink.

    Absolutely loved visiting Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! I was doing a cross-country…read moreroad trip and stopped here while passing through Pittsburgh, and I'm so glad I did. I love visiting botanical gardens, so I was excited to check this one off my list! They were doing an Alice in Wonderland collaboration while I was there, which made the visit even more fun. The conservatory was absolutely beautiful, with so many different flowers, plants, and unique rooms to explore. The Alice in Wonderland displays they did were super cute and really well done! My only wish is that they had incorporated the Alice in Wonderland theme throughout more of the conservatory because I would have loved to see even more of it. But overall, it was such a beautiful and relaxing place to explore. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Pittsburgh! l And you definitely have to hit the gift shop

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    Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Ornate bonsai fill a colorful tropical paradise at this year's Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show. Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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