Well maintained park with walking paths And mature trees. Also playground equipment for the kiddos…read moreseems very popular! Very nice on a hot summer day!

This place is so great! I love the hiking trail! They have ropes there to assist you and a sign…read morethat says to hike at your own risk. It's beautiful. I like the two playgrounds right next to each other and the little sandpit. I could sit in the shade by the creek while I watched my kids play.

This is a great park! I love the ability to run circles around the playground so I can exercise…read morewhile watching them play and I love being able to sit in the shade. It has a nice view and you can even sit on a swing and watch the river.

A little confusing to find the entrance and parking, but not a bad park. Lots of shaded areas for…read moresitting with a great view of the Allegheny River and Hulton bridge. Playground for the kids as well as a track, basketball, and tennis courts. I recommend a visit the next time you are in the area.

Crooked Creek Park is an excellent asset to those of us living nearby. Hiking, fishing, and…read moreswimming are available in a clean, well-maintained natural environment. I've lived here more than 40 years and still count my blessings to have this park available. It's also great to see a new generation being introduced to the park through the recently expanded disc golf course. Hard to believe something so nice is still free.

Could use some upgraded facilities. Nice beach area. Usually not too crowded. Water is regulated so…read moreit's safe.

I recently drove out to Harrison Hills Park, which is in Natrona Heights, for a guided hike put…read moretogether by the local park rangers. The particular hike I went on ultimately had more talking than hiking, so my mother (who had invited me) and I left the group early to walk on our own. With that in mind, my visit here was relatively brief, but I loved what I saw! Harrison Hills Park itself is a 500 acre park, so needless to say, my mom and I did not trek through much of it at all. We started out by wandering some trails overlooking the river; and after a while, we drove to a different parking lot so we could venture down other trails and visit a pond. Since it was the fall, we primarily saw lots of gorgeous autumn colors while walking; not only that, but we got lucky and a pair of bald eagles flew past us when we were above the river. That was a stunning sight I won't soon forget! As mentioned earlier, some guided programs are offered here by various groups, which I think are a great, especially for families. And during my visit, we also passed a playground and soccer field, which is more great news for families! I also want to mention that according to the park website, "Along with the usual walking, jogging, hiking and biking trails, there is a paved trail that is wonderful for wheelchairs." It's not often that I see accessibility like that in nature parks, so kudos to the volunteers and group in charge of this area. The website is worth checking out in general, as this is a surprising versatile park. The site has information about everything from a learning center to a list of popular seasonal sports and activities. Very helpful for planning future visits. I look forward to visiting Harrison Hills Park again in the spring and summer. Between gorgeous wildflowers and seasonal birding and wildlife activities, those seasons are sure to be even more delightful times to experience this beautiful area!

The playgrounds are great and the dog park was really big with shaded places to sit. The Rachel…read moreCarson trail starts here as well.

A great park with a lot of amenities! One of the newest features that everyone loves is the…read moresplash pad. It is a great addition to the park and is really fun for kids of all ages. It is nice that there are pavilions right near it and also seating and changing areas that make it convenient for families. Make sure to check the hours, though because it can be sporadic or under maintenance. The park also has trails, soccer and baseball fields, playgrounds and is pet friendly. Really something for everyone!

This is an awesome park! Multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, baseball fields, nice pavilions,…read moreplenty of parking, clean bathrooms. It's a really big park so be sure go drive around and check out all of the amenities! I like that there is a playground for older kids and one for younger ones. The splash park is open certain hours so be sure to double check before heading there. Also, there's not a lot of shade anywhere in the park but especially at the playground and splash park.

I held my family reunion in this park in August 2016 and it provided an excellent setting for a…read morefamily gathering where we had not seen each other in 40 years. The building where we held the event was known as the Girl Scout Little House which was built during the 1940's for the GSA. Although the building needs some renovations, it served its purpose well. Although located in an urban area (New Kensington, PA), it is somewhat secluded and surrounded on three sides by woods. There is a highway on one side that causes some noise pollution, but nothing much to worry about. There are also other free standing picnic pavilions on site, and a recreation of the original Massa Harbison log cabin which was made famous during the early conflicts with the Native Americans, which the younger members of the family adored. This site is a rare jewel in the raw and requires the attention of city officials to secure funding to rehab the site to become a destination location in the future.

A lovely park for most ages. There is a playground area for the little ones. An 1+mile path…read morecircling the lake. Corn hole for all. And there are lots of hills that are crew used to roll down. This was also just a small snapshot of the park too. There are lots of ball fields, hiking trails and even an airfield. There is plenty to explore here. The one drawback I would say is the accessibility. It's a far hike from any major highways/roads with lots of curvy roads leading there. It would be nice to have a more accessible with maybe even some bus routes.

Northmoreland is such a chill park. The lake is absolutely beautiful especially in the summer time…read more I wish they pumped the water more to get it moving. You can find people paddle boating during the summer months. The path around the lake is 1.1 miles. There are other parts of the park, but the lake, playground, boat house, and pavilion are part of the central park. The playground equipment is a little faded but still looks to be structurally sound. We rented the pavilion for a graduation party; it was perfect and inexpensive. We had the grilling area, grass, swings and beautiful view of the lake.

BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE. They sell out day of right away. Boyce park is what skiing was like 20…read moreyears ago in the USA. No frills and just about the slopes. It's a perfect reminder of how corporatization and privatization ruins most things in last stage capitalism. A whole family can ski here and it doesn't break the bank. Wow, we are so lucky to have this! I've only been for skiing/boarding but I'm sure the rest of the park is swell, too.

This park is huge and a bit confusing but each individual part is wonderful. My son plays soccer…read morewithSoccetShots and it's the best place because it's still in view of the playground where my older son can play at the same time.

A wonderful place to see wildflowers and birds. There are some species of birds that you won't find…read moreanywhere else. The conservation area is managed by the Allegheny Land Trust. The one side of the park is a difficult climb, the trail goes up a very steep hill, but the views are nice.

It has kind of an odd name for a park, but I got the feeling that there is much to offer here. For…read moremy first visit I took the easier trail that goes along the railroad and veers up a bit. It is very damp and almost swampy as far as I can tell. I am not sure how true that is, maybe it was just because it was after a big rain. The trail is a decent hike that ends at the train tracks. There was a ton of mushrooms and other types of fungi, which was pretty cool to see. I also saw some deer and old ruins while I was on this trail. I have heard that the other trail has some pretty nice views of local towns. I am going to have to come back again and check out the rest of it. I guess we can add this place to the ever growing list of natural areas to visit near Pittsburgh.

Such a cool park. Repurposing available area with industrial ties to make an oasis for this…read moreneighborhood! Crossing train tracks provide shady areas. Riverfront provides plenty of spectacular nature views and a launch point for small boats. The park is kept pristine with onsite workers, small businesses, and constant oversight. Plenty of cool places to just sit and enjoy being out in the sun!

Very enjoyable bike ride!! Great views!! Not very crowded and excellent views of the city!!read more