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.

We were all packed into a house with several families and little kids who needed some time to run…read moreand stretch their legs so I quickly looked up the nearest best park on Yelp. Voila, Highland Park saved the day. The thing that attracted me most was the playground that featured plenty of shade as well as playscapes that worked for various ages including babies with a soft floor. I also want to highlight that this park features hiking trails and a great view overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. It's tucked into a historic neighborhood so the drive to the park was also pleasant. If I lived in the area, I could see myself frequenting this park. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely visit the next time we are in Pittsburgh!

As a new puppy owner, the dog park can be a really intimidating experience. What if my dog bites…read moresomeone? What if my dog gets bitten? There is a lot of anxiety about how the dogs will react to one another when you've never had your dog in that situation. That being said, I have only had great experiences here, with not only dogs but also their owners! Living in Polish Hill, this is a nice stroll away from home and a great opportunity to socialize my puppy. The park has two separate fenced in areas so you can gauge which group your dog will be better suited. I usually start my little guy off in the less crowded area and then move over with the big dogs if I think he can handle it. Hanging around with different people at dog parks has made me love the culture that surrounds them. You can really feel the love that people have for their dogs. People who are willing to put the effort into taking their dogs to a dog park seem to see a real importance of exposing your dog to other dogs---teaching them how to play, to resolve conflict and also to keep them exercised! My puppy gets easily intimidated and sometimes growls and snarls at dogs that get right up in his face, especially other puppies. All of the other owners that I've met here have been so friendly, respectful, helpful and loving to my puppy. It creates a level of comfort that I wasn't sure I'd ever have within the chaos of dogs running around chasing each other. The only thing complaint I have is that the park isn't very well marked, so if it's your first time going, it might be difficult to find it--especially when driving. There is a parking lot and once you make it there, head to the left and you'll find a trail that will lead you right to the park. Come play with me and Otto!

This is a little hard to get to. You have to drive all the way down to the end of 38th street. The…read moreentrance way(which is a stretch of dirt over a train track) is between Three Rivers Packaging and Edward Marc Chocolatier. Apparently, you can park in that area. The park is all dirt and there is water there for your dogs and some benches to sit on. This is not a place to go in the rain as it will get muddy or at night as it would be a prime place for crime.

Tons of walking trails right outside of Oakland. Who would have thought there was this much nature…read moreright near the city. Well kept and trails are marked. Make sure you have your walking shoes

Bartlett playground in this park. Portapotty no running water. Picnic tables with a barbeque pit…read more Pretty trees. Playground has section for toddlers.

This has a nice little hiking trail that didn't seem busy and had a creek and a bridge so it was a…read moregood secluded place for kids to be adventurers.

I've been to several events in Squaw Run. It's a versatile space with shady and sunny places. With…read moreover 24 acres, it features a picnic shelter with electric and water, restrooms, and two ball fields. With both modern amenities plus some more rustic areas, I think you will find everything you need. The gazebo at Squaw Valley Park and the picnic shelters and ball fields at Squaw Valley may be reserved.

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.

Frick Park is a dense network of interconnected trails that helps define Pittsburgh as a city of…read moreparks. I keep coming back and exploring different paths, only to realize there's always more to discover. It's one of those places where you can return again and again and still find something new, which makes it feel really special to me. The way the trails connect is one of my favorite things. Nine Mile Run flows into Deer Creek, which then connects into Tranquil Trail, creating an easy, continuous experience through the park. And thats just one corner of the park. While bathrooms are not abundant, you will occasionally find a porta potty, and there is often trash cans and benches toward the entrances and parking lots of the trail as well. Overall it's just a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon, and I really hope spaces like this continue to be preserved as an important part of Pittsburgh's identity and history.

I live in Lower Lawrenceville and this is the closest park to me. I like to take the dogs for walks…read morehere, it's always clean and I constantly see the workers making sure it's clean. It has a basketball court, baseball diamond and 4 tennis courts. Courts are well maintained and I probably play 2 times a week.

This park has an awesome playground! It seems to be newly renovated. It's all turf which I love for…read moremy newly walking toddler. They even have a toddler-sized playground set. There's a small splash pad too. There are new indoor restrooms that were very clean and spacious. Picnic tables with a small pavilion. It's street parking and I found an easy spot on 39th street. This will definitely be our new go-to!!

Came here to hunt Pokemon with my friend…read more It has a nice path to circle around. From my experience it's a decent sized park, it's just enough to walk around and get some steps in after a few laps. Lots of shrubbery and logs riddled around the park. If you need to use the restroom they have portapotties (not a huge fan of those). There is a gazebo and pond surrounded by the track. Apparently there's a lot of events they hold here, but I'm always here when it rains so. I didn't get to experience that. Parking is free, they have plenty. TL;DR Free parking. Catch Pokemon here. Bit of a drive from Pittsburgh.

OMPark...there is so much to do at South Park. Another one of those places I have spent my life at…read morewith friends and boyfriends over the years as well as family. Amazing playground area. It's big with lots to do and was a favorite for my daughter as a toddler. There's the wave pool which is great on a hot summer day. BMX trails, remember those fondly with boyfriends. Hiking, biking and walking trails, horses and stables. Loads and loads of picnic and wooded areas for more hiking. Ponds, and BUFFALO...did I mention the buffalo? Amazing. Not to mention plenty of open land (once the fairgrounds) for festivals and concerts, have seen several bands. Lots and lots of beautiful flowers and vegetation, and wildlife. Literally something for everyone here.

We drove/walked around Millenium Park today just to see what in the heck was up here. lol. We…read moredidn't stay long but got a gander. When I got home I did a little research on it. It turns out that it's 40 acres and has a playground, 3 softball/baseball fields (two of which are lighted), an all-purpose field (for soccer, lacrosse, or just playing with your dog as one older gentleman was doing), and bathrooms. Other than that there's not much to it. It is easy to miss when driving down Baptist Road. However it is very well kept and on this Sunday afternoon wasn't crowded at all. So if you just want that simple walk in the park without running into everyone and their uncle, you might want to take a ride over here. It doesn't beat Schenley or South Park in terms of amenities, but it's a beautiful, clean park in its own right, hence the 4 stars.

My toddler loves a good playground and Millennium Park did…read morenot disappoint! The playground was super cute and pretty new. Different types of climbers compared to other playground sets. Not many people there is an added bonus! Only partially shaded though and gets pretty hot in the high heat. Bring water!

I remember spending so much time as a young child going swimming at the park. Of course, I have…read morespent time there over the years since then as they now have so much more like an ice rink, dog park, and great hiking trails. There are areas for kids to play, picnics, etc. I've attend birthday parties, weddings, and other events here. The park is well maintained and just a great way to take in nature.

Sunny dog park in Brady's Run Beaver County. Flat, open, clean. Very little shade but lots of nice…read moregrass. Found this location when I stopped by Brad's Run to enjoy some hiking trails. The dogs will love it!!!

Reviewing things in 2020 is, well, a little strange. If you're like me, you aren't exactly rushing…read moreout to the places we normally review. Instead, Settlers Cabin Park is one of the spots I frequent these days - for exercise, for a literal change in scenery, and to unplug from the current day-to-day of working at home. I want to mention early that part of the beauty of this 1,600+ acre county park is that it was once the site of various coal mines - this gorgeous space has been restored to what you see when you visit it now. Knowing that adds another level of appreciation, at least for me! After its history, the second biggest reason I love Settlers Cabin Park is the number of trails available to use. If you check out their website and maps, you can see an overview of the five or six total trails here. Some of them are on the shorter side, others are longer, and a lot of them directly interconnect at different points. That makes it easy to explore more than one trail in a single visit - one day I started out on the green trail, somehow went far enough to get to the purple trail, and finished the loop back to my car on the blue trail. (I promise, that will make more sense after looking at a map!) There are other things here besides the trails - tennis courts, field hockey, playgrounds, pavilions, wave pools, etc. Interestingly, Settlers Cabin Park is technically also home to the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, which is another outdoor spot I adore. For the trails alone, I consider Settlers Cabin Park to be my perfect escape these days. I can hike anywhere from 1.5 to 6 miles, at any pace that I want. Bonus points - as long as I don't mind the hilly climbs involved, I can take some time to enjoy the sight and sound of the park's baby waterfall. (Some articles call it a mini waterfall, but given how small it is, I call it a baby!) Any time I spend here is always time well spent, and I'm sure I'll be back again soon.

If you grew up anywhere near Robinson, Settlers Cabin is basically the summer spot to be…read more I've been hitting up that wave pool since I was a teenager. And honestly, you can't talk about Settlers Cabin without mentioning the picnic groves. I swear, half of my summer weekends over the decades have been spent at a cookout, grad party, or other gatherings with friends at one of those pavilions, eating hot dogs and hamburgers. When my daughter was little I brought her there through her teenage years with her friends. Always a good spot to spend a hot summer day in Pittsburgh.