2025 Wine and Spirits Event. Plenty of food trucks and wine and spirit vendors. Very hot out but a decent crowd. read more

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I always enjoy Hartwood Acres. It's beautiful to walk around. My favorite thing though is the summer concerts in the park. It's so nice to just set up on the lawn and enjoy the music. There are always options for food and drink as well during the concerts. read more

This was an Allegheny County Event , the 2023 Wine & Spirits Festival. They had several vendors and food trucks. Some people brought their own seats, but, they did have a large tent with seating available. There were two sessions, and live music. If you are considering doing this next year, I highly recommend going. I am looking forward to going again. And I do enjoy a lot of the events the Allegheny County puts on. Check out their website and see if there's something for you! read more

Hartwood Acres Park - Mansion at the Wine and Spirits Festival - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hartwood Mansion sits amidst a very beautiful and well maintained/manicured park setting. The modern art pieces that adorn the entrance are very interesting to view. We took advantage of/signed up for a guided tour of the Hartwood Mansion. Our tour guide, Kendal took us through the mansion telling the wonderful story of John and Mary Lawrence and their family and described many of the details of this beautiful home and estate. I would highly recommend both the Mansion tour and Kendal, our wonderful guide! read more

This place is very nice. I hear the dog park is great too but I've never been able to find it. We've done the bubble run a few times and that's great here! Music on the lawn is great with some vendors and food trucks for some events. I miss the Hartwood Acres Christmas lights. read more

Hartwood Acres is such a special place in the summer. They host a free concert/arts series. I have nothing but great memories here

Great walking paths (paved and trails). Summer concerts are fun Dog park is large but can get muddy read more

Our group of four 20-something's visited GLOW Pittsburgh tonight and we left very happy with our experience! The parking attendants made it easy to navigate to our parking spot, close to the front gate, and every person greeted us as we passed them and told us to enjoy the experience. There were a bunch of clean port-a-potties right past the front entrance with hand washing stations, which was useful. Unfortunately to get to the experience you have to go through these tents with picture props while they try to convince you to take a professional picture (that'll you'll pay for later) but we politely declined and they didn't push too much. The walk through the experience was completely flat and very easy to do as they had laid down a thick (almost like burlap?) covering on the walkways so mud or slipping on grass was not an issue. There were not a ton of people that you had to fight off to taken pictures; they planned that out very well and we were really happy that we could take our time and enjoy the beautiful artwork on the pumpkins. At the end, you have to walk through a pumpkin patch to leave. I of course thought this was a huge money grab, until I noticed there were 2 sizes at a flat rate: small pumpkins were only $3 and the large pumpkins were only $5! And they were all perfect looking pumpkins! That is VERY reasonable considering a lot of kids were convincing their parents to buy at least one small one, so they really could charge double that and get away with it. At the end of the pumpkin patch is also where you review and purchase your souvenir picture, though since we didn't get one taken I am not sure how much those were. Unfortunately, there aren't any concessions or other add-ons to the experience except for the small pumpkin patch, pictures, & a small merch tent that sells glowing/light-up items (headbands, necklaces, etc) and T-shirt's, again, pretty reasonable pricing. I do wish they at least had some hot chocolate or apple cider, kettle korn, or other snack items but it was actually a relief to not end up spending a ton of extra cash - we only paid for the tickets and walked out very happy! I would 100% recommend GLOW Pittsburgh for people of all ages. I actually think this would be more appreciated by young adults / adults, because children may tend to want to rush through it, but we really enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely be back again next year, where they'd hopefully switch it up a bit! read more

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A marvelous venue for a bridal shower or party. Beautifully restored mansion in scenic setting. There are tours, which are especially nice when the mansion is decorated for the holidays. If you serve alcohol at your event you need a $50 park permit. Admission for tours is about $6 for adults, but there are group rates. The mansion also hosts Tea Parties for $30 a person. The Friends of Hartwood is a Board which oversees fundraising for the Mansion, and their yearly event is worth attending. read more

This review is for my experience at the Holiday Musical Dessert Tea & Tour at Hartwood Acres. We started our experience by checking out the gift shop which is located in the cottage section of the home. I was really surprised by how reasonably priced everything was, the jewelry was on average $10-$20. After shopping for a bit we were seated at our table in the beautiful former livingroom area and the musical performance began. Our event featured A Man and Two Women that played a variety of Christmas, Hanukkah, Broadway, and by far my favorite song... the Yinzer version of Santa is Coming to Town. The performance featured the piano which was original to the home and all three performers singing. Their performance lasted 45-50 minutes and then the tables were served tea by Hartwood volunteers, Sharon was our volunteer and she was so passionate. I found out that she used to work at Hartwood and retired but the day after she retired she called the office and asked it she can come back and volunteer. She made our experience what is was and it was nothing short of fantastic. Okay back to our experience... the tables were called up in order, we were luckily at table number one so we went up and got to pick desserts from a buffet. They had everything from mini cheesecakes to baklava in the shape of a birds nest and everything in between. We enjoyed our desserts and tea that Sharon continued to serve our table and after we were finished our tour of the home began. Sharon gave us a very thorough history of the home, the family, and information of the animals that lived on the property. The tour went through the majority of the home which was decorated beautifully for the holidays. I wish photography was allowed because the county does an outstanding job of decorating the home. I really enjoyed the entire experience, we arrived at 10:45 and left at 3:00. My only critique is that I wish they would have served tea or small bites while the performance was going on since it was almost an hour. Otherwise I have nothing but positive things to say about this experience, my family and I already picked our future events to attend. read more

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Loved this park! Lots of trails both paved and through the woods. The park was full of people enjoying the warm day. Plenty of ports potties throughout the park. We also loved the dog park with the little stream going through! I didn't take any pictures of the park because we were too busy enjoying it! read more

We have been going to Hartwood Acres on a regular basis for almost 30 years. My husband and I walk there weekly and know it like the back of my hand. It's natural beauty is amazing and you always feel safe. The only change that has happened recently which I dislike immensely is the new "sculpture garden". That is such a nice and clever way to refer to these huge hunks of metal that look rusted and do not belong amongst the beautiful, historic mansion and gardens. It's quite frankly an eyesore. I don't know who thought this was a good idea but everyone I know who walks at Hartwood has said the same thing. These horrible rusty steel monstrosities need to go. Otherwise Hartwood is a wonderful serine place to walk and enjoy nature. read more

I finally after 53 years made it to the Park and nicer than I thought it would be. Lots of parking and trails to walk on plus lots of bathrooms too. It's out in the country with businesses a few miles away. It's nice because it's only 10 minutes from Route 8 that takes you everywhere you need to go. The park is clean and well kept with tons of joggers and dog walkers. I saw a few police cars driving through so I would think safety isn't an issue. It's worth stopping and it's free read more

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Recently, I attended a Macy Gray concert at Hartwood Acres Park as a part of Allegheny County's free Summer Music series. I really enjoyed the layout of the park and the open spaces. I have heard and enjoyed sveral of Ms. Gray's songs, but never imagined that I would really enjoy her music for more than an hour. Ms. Gray and her band were outstanding and she built quite a repoire with the audience. One of my major concerns was that quite a number of concert attendees had their dogs off-leash during the concert. I realize that the park has an off-leash section, but I didn't think that it was where the concert venue was. Hmmmm! SMH! There could have definitely been more watchful eyes on that policy. Additionally, the lighting situation getting in/out of the park at night should definitely be enhanced. I realize that park maintenance costs can be ridiculous, but I also imagine that lawsuit costs would be even more if someone were harmed or injured. I watched several people take tumbles trying to walk to their cars and I just missed stepping in a pile of horse poo. (Someone had their horses at the concert... Nice for the kids, but shouldn't you clean up behind your animals? Just sayin...) All in all, an extremely memorable experience with a "super" moon and wonderful weather to boot! read more

We had our wedding ceremony at Hartwood Acres Mansion two summers ago and it was a great experience. The prices are extremely reasonable, the decor inside and out cannot be surpased because they take such good care of the estate. The staff at the mansion are a little old school, they dont use computers but they will follow up with you and keep you updated. They really take care of their guests and helped us so much. Would absolutely recommend to use this place for your ceremony or a small event. If you are considering doing anything over 90 people this would not be a good place to have ceremony and reception. The Mansion closes at dusk and the inside is limited on space but if you are good with having a small luncheon or just your ceremony, you will not be disappointed. read more

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I love attending music concerts here. This is definitely my benchmark for music concert venues. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. When I was younger the best part was the grassy area between the trees and the main crowd. It was this area where my siblings and friends would throw around a football or frisbee. My parents liked it to because it was cheap and they could bring a cooler full of sandwiches, dare I say 'made to order'? My mom had to deal with all our picky tendencies, so this was hard to beat. As I get older I tend to like it for more of the cheap factor and the flexibility in chairs, tables, tents, etc. allowed. I also love the flexibility in bringing a cooler full of an assortment of food and drinks. Bringing a wagon with all your things loaded up can definitely make things easier. There are tons of events throughout the summer that you can pick from. Whether your a toddler or a not so spring chicken. Now it's time for some advice. For concerts ending after sundown, bring a light coat and a flashlight for seeing afterwards. Always bring rain gear. I say again, always bring rain gear. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Hand sanitizer is nice as using the port-a-john. I would also bring along some cash to spend on vendors if you wish. Check the appropriate website the day before for a list of attending vendors. read more

Great place - lots of fun! We really enjoyed the Ballet Under The Stars event! Fairly difficult event to leave, though, despite very diligent Police guidance. This influenced our desire to return to the park for the Allegheny County Music Festival - we didn't go. Will look forward to visiting the Park when it's just another ordinary weekend day, and see what else it has to offer. read more

Its been years since I ventured out to Hartwood Acres but I can assure you I will not allow it to happen again.. Not only is the property and estate a great place to visit for guided tours Hartwood Mansion also features different teas and social events all year round. For instance, I attended a Great Gatsby Lawn Garden Party today and the event featured live music, food, drinks, lawn games, a vintage car display, tours of the mansion and plenty of time to socialize. Today's event was held in hopes that the proceeds will be used to help repair and restore the Steinway piano displayed inside the mansion. read more

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You can probably have a soccer game, ultimate Frisbee tournament AND concert picnic going on at the same time at Hartwood Acres' big field. That field is the star. The gentle slopes also help to create a visually beautiful panorama of people enjoying the park in different ways. It was awesome seeing how many of the community was there to listen to the free, live concerts under the Allegheny County Summer music series. Far away from the busy-ness of Pittsburgh, this park seemed to come out of nowhere in an area where there was nothing but neighborhoods. [Disclaimer: Pyra was a one-time visitor from out-of-state] read more

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On a beautiful summer night, roughly 30 minutes outside of the city of Pittsburgh, the Hartwood Acres Summer Concert Series welcomed national recording artist, Macy Gray. When I learned about this months ago, I immediately placed on my calendar. It was a dear friend, Jonathan, who loves music as much as myself that organized a Facebook event in order to bring a group of folks together. Never going to a concert at Hartwood Acres, I was not sure what to expect. This was free, so there were no security guards or entry areas. Everyone just came up and settled, be it with blankets, tents, dogs and more. I showed up with a box of white wine (classy), seltzer water, cups and 2 bags of thawed (so I thought) Edamame beans from Trader Joes. Talk about a yup, I totally was outshined by the classy fruit, veggies and other items (including a centerpiece candle in the middle of the blankets) brought forth by the 7-9 other gay men within the accumulated party. I found myself leaving the comfort of the group to head right up to the front row (technically stage right for Ms. Gray) to take in some of her hits. Most people attended in order to hear Gray's 2000 international hit, 'I Try.' The catalogue brought forth by Gray had everyone up and dancing, which felt like a genuine jam session. I thoroughly enjoyed the songs she played from her debut, 'On How Life Is' (2009), as well as another effort and personal favorite, 'The Trouble with Being Myself' (2005). At one point, I made a comment that it felt like a continuous song to my friends. Not meant to be an insult, Gray's band definitely kept the funk-infused party going for just under 2 hours. During the encore, she did a cover of Radiohead's 'Creep,' which I found to be my favorite moment. Gray does not dance, but more interacts with the crowd and sings pretty spot on compared to the recordings each fan has grown accustomed to. With such a distinct tone, many pass on Gray's music as too "nasal-ly" or just almost character-like. I read once that even her own voice was seen as an insecurity to which she never intended to set out for pop-stardom. True music fans know that Gray's ability to emulate the late Billie Holiday or Betty Davis is what's here to appreciate. I truly enjoyed her stellar set and the amazing and talented band that backed her. A new album is set for release in October 2014. More information and other reviews here: http://wp.me/p43vGR-1hG read more

Hartwood Acres is part of the Allegheny County Parks system and is a terrific place to visit anytime of the year. Every year they do the Holiday Lights Festival and one of these years I'm going to go back and see it. But my girlfriends and I weren't there for any lights festival. Like all county parks, Hartwood has a great trail system and we were out there for some good winter hiking. Hartwood has an extensive trail system, nearly all of it in loops, in two sectors of the park. We began by meeting up in the parking lot off of Saxonburg Boulevard, then hitting the Purple Trail. In fact our hike was in a series of loops. We then looped around the Red Trail to the Yellow Trail near the stage area where they hold summer concerts (and where my cousin and I saw Yo La Tengo this year). We then did a complete circuit of the Blue Trail, a portion of the White Trail before finishing with a complete loop of the Orange Trail. Then we headed back to the parking area. All in all I'd say we did about 5 1/2 miles of hiking that morning. We were going to take a look at the mansion, but by that time we were ready to go get some lunch. I'm not much of a winter person but still there's something about a cold weather hike that gets my blood going. Hartwood doesn't have the extensive trail system that, say, Frick Park has but it's still a worthwhile place to explore. read more

The holiday lights are awesome! It's $12 a carload no matter how many so take your friends and family! I took my husband, mom, sister, and daughter and it was great! It's over 3 miles long, and it's beautiful. I love the dragon and the 12 days of Christmas displays. There was a little animated rabbit hopping that was really cute also. The Christmas music on the radio station is great, and I love the lit up trees and old mansion. I would rather travel a half hour to get here than two hours to go to WV and get stuck in traffic and have to go to the shops for overpriced souvenirs. It was a great experience for all, no matter what age! read more

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The trails are great and the mansion is cool, but the summer concert series is where it's at. Ten bucks per carload gets you acts like Blues Traveler and Big Head Todd and you get to pass out on your blanket, or better still on a lovely bed of green. Square dancing under the tent. Bring your own cooler of Iron and pierogies. read more

What is there not to love about a park setup around an old estate? The mansion itself is gorgeous and makes for some beautiful pictures. The dog park is large but it does lack shade if you go around noon. I also wish it had a separate section for small dogs so I don't have to worry about another dog accidentally hurting my Italian greyhound. I love all of the wooded trails. It would be easy to get lost in the park and there have been times that I haven't passed another person at all. The one entrance does have a paved trail for walkers and people with strollers. This area also has nice open grassy areas and a bandstand. read more

I am so lucky to have Hartwood Acres in my backyard. Beautiful trails, wooded areas, gardens, fenced in leash-free dog park, and incredible holiday light displays. In the summer, I love going to the free concerts and visiting the grounds of the mansion. I love this place!!! read more

Hartwood Acres Park - 1/5/12. Field near stage (near Middle Rd entrance). - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Beautiful park with lots of different hiking, biking, and horse trails. Plus there is a huge dog park that is always clean and well preserved. The mansion is gorgeous in all seasons. read more

The park is gorgeous. It is very well maintained and the perfect place to take a walk, see live entertainment, or enjoy the historic mansion and gardens. If I had to have a complaint it would just be that people dont always follow the " Dogs must be on a leash" rule but over all I love the park. read more

Amazing park that has wonderful hiking trails. The best feature is the dog park. While it is a bit of a walk to get to, it is worth it. My pup loves it there. The live music options in the summer are always a treat to listen to. read more

I typically come to Hartwood for the Dog Park. It is wonderful! It's a huge fenced in area so there is plenty of room for the four legged family to run. During the warmer months there is a water spout to use along with a water bowl. On weekends there's usually a lot of others there however it never feels crowded. read more

Hartwood Acres Park - Enjoying the room to run - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cool park if you catch a concert when the Rangers are not in crazy anal mode. Fun place to run as well. read more

Hartwood Acres Park - Ahh, this might be Gettysburg but both Union and Yankees agree that Their summer concert series rocks ! #rockonmarketinglive - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you like wide open spaces, this is your park. Personally I feel like there is a lot of wasted space. We went here today for the first time because it was the closest location with an off-leash dog park. The parking areas are huge but you have to put in a hefty walk to get anywhere... My dogs were exhausted before we even made it into the dog park! The off-leash run area was bigger than expected and is in really good shape. My only complaints is that there's not enough seating other than around the park perimeter. Would be great to have a few benches near the stream where most of the dogs play. Everyone here is really friendly! Great spot for family's but again there's not a whole lot to do, at least on the amphitheater side we were on. read more

I would give a zero review if I could. On Saturday October 20th 2018 at 8:30 pm, I went to go with my 2 year old son and my boyfriend to go to see the glow. It was so cold. It was freezing rain and the wind was blowing so hard that people's umbrellas were blowing out of their hands. Needless to say, we couldn't walk in it, we tried but my son was shivering and we stopped. It was the only time I could go. I asked to see if I could get a refund since the weather was so bad but they wouldn't even give me one. Told me to sell my tickets if I wanted my money back. Messed up. I only wanted to take my son somewhere different. Won't ever buy tickets for it again. read more

Its a beautiful big park, very nice for long walks! I love the Hartwood Acres off- leash Dog Park, its a large fenced in area all grass. There are bags and garbage cans for cleaning up after your dog. This is the cleanest dog park I've been to. read more

Holiday light show is a must-do in Pittsburgh area. Super fun 30 minute drive thru clever holiday lights.

Poison Ivy Everywhere! I tried to to on a nice hike this afternoon at Hartwood Acres with my pup and I ended up covered in poison ivy. It was hanging over the trails and, in some parts (trail 18), the trail went right through a field of poison ivy. I've never seen so much at one time. Needless to say that after washing myself and my dog in dish soap, I have decide that we are never going hiking there again. Beware! read more

The park is very nice, but a word to the wise, DO NOT HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE. The coordinator is very unprofessional and downright rude. I was in a wedding this past weekend at the Mansion, and the reception became chaotic and unenjoyable for both the bridal party and, most of all, the bride because of this woman and her unprofessional attitude and lack of common courtesy. At booking, she informed the bride that the rules were that everything must be wrapped up by 7pm. That was no problem for us. The problem we encountered is that she began to interrupt the reception an hour and a half before that time by hastling the bride and bridal party about cleaning up the bridal suite inside the mansion. She informed us that gets locked at 5:30, which was not communicated until 5:30 the day of the wedding. The bridal party did step in and clear out everyone's belongings. This was not good enough for her. At 6:30 pm I encountered the bride on her hands and knees in the bridal suite (in her expensive wedding dress, mind you) cleaning up the tiny flower petals on the floor of the room. She was very upset, as the coordinator had just yelled at her because the DJ was still playing music and the bartender was still serving drinks while other members of the wedding party and relatives were helping to clear tables and clean up. If she had wanted the music to stop and the bartender to stop serving she should have addressed them directly, rather than raising her voice to an already stressed out bride. Other things had gone wrong with independent vendors such as the chair cover/tablecloth person, so the coordinator should have been more understanding. What really made our blood boil was when she threatened to have the police escort us out at 6:45. read more