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!

Traveling to Pittsburgh with an eight-year-old, we found Highland Park because of its larger…read moreplayground. The park itself is large with trails and lots of nature. The playground comes with a shaded picnic area, a port-a-potty, and plenty of play structures shaped as ships and castles. My daughter loved it!

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.

We have a side pet sitting and walking business and because of that we utilize this location…read moreseveral times a week. It's a great run for dogs to play and get out energy. Two fenced in areas with a smaller one for little or skittish dogs. Bowls with water are all over and benches for humans when we need a rest. Talk about hidden gems in a city this is one of them.

There is so much to see and do in Schenley Park! It is especially just a great place for hiking and…read morestrolling for good exercise. It is well maintained and has an abundance to wildlife, wildflowers and plant life to explore. Even when it is hot outside the tree cover in the woods provides great relief with cool shade. I have taken so many great pictures of the animals, plants and woods.

This is a very large park in Pittsburgh, and I wish more cities had this kind of park in them…read more There are many hiking trails here and regular park walkways, which can make for at least half a day. Another thing I want to point out is there are plenty of areas with shade, which is good for hiking. I had a really good time here but didn't like that there weren't enough benches.

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 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.

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!!

Not the worst city park and not the best. I like coming here for walks, runs and planned events…read more It's not a bad park to relax and unwind if you find the right spot. Nice little areas for a picnic too.

This park is great! Pretty much has everything that you can think of. I went to the game preserve…read moretoday and really enjoyed it. I saw the buffalo along with ducks, geese, and turtles. It's the perfect spot to take your little ones to check everything out. They also have a nearby playground for the kids. Lastly if you get the chance check out the farmers market on Tuesdays by the ice skating rink. Highly recommend!

South Park is my happy place, lots of trails, wildlife, pond, and peace just a beautiful area to…read morewalk, bike, jog, etc

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!

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.

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!!!

I love this park! Its our go to for swimming or just hanging out, would 100% recommend for a day of…read morehanging out whether your hanging at the park, walking a trail, or swimming. If you go to the first swimming area make sure you go check out the awesome rope swing on the cliff side!

Wave popl The life guards don't do anything there was a kid…read morethat wouldn't pull up his pants his parents did nothing the life guards talk and nothing else they don't save people

I have not done the wave pool, but my son has and he loves it. I have done hiking with my sister…read moreand her dog and it was so beautiful. We went to the waterfall and then it started to rain and it was like being in a secret garden. I just love when everything is so lush and green and picturesque. It was like being in a fairytale.