First, let me say that neither Apple Maps nor Google Maps got us here to a place where we could…read morepark. Apple took us on the highway to the tunnel and told us we'd arrive when the Fort Pitt Museum and The park were on our right. If driving, I recommend going to the lot by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ($10). The park is lovely and offers great views of the point, the Duquesne Incljne, Heinz field; and the confluence. The Fort Pitt Museum is interesting. I was disappointed to find that the fountain was off as visiting the park has been on my bucket list since I moved to Pittsburgh; so I'll have to go back once the fountain is back on.

A great place to get that cool symmetrical yellow bridges view of Pittsburgh. A great place to…read morecatch an outdoor concert, with grass and under-the-bridge sun or rain relief. A great place to walk along the water or sit and grab a snack as if along Pittsburgh's "Seine". A place with a history of being a way to protect the city while surrounded by water on all sides but one. Easily accessible by train. Bottom line: A staple of a Pittsburgh tourist or summer-play day.

This is my favorite place to go walking. They have plenty of different trails/paths to walk…read morethroughout the area. This park has a decent amount of pavilions, baseball field, basketball court, volleyball court, soccer field, and different play areas for the kids. On top of everything, there is plenty of parking throughout the grounds. This is one of my favorite places to get away and walk the trails while taking in the scenery.

This was a good park. The only thing is they barely had any running trails, which was a problem…read morebecause I am a runner, but other than that everything else was good. Everyone that worked there was good. I recommend this park.

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.

The most apparent thing to note about the park is the French Fry sculpture (officially called…read more"Pittsburgh") by John Raymond Henry which was erected in 1977. Of course it's constructed of steel. This abstract work of art sits within the park along Bigelow. The park was a nice walk from our apartment and sometimes a nice drive for my SmartCar (see pics), lol. There are incredible views of the city from here. Other than the sculpture and the views, not much else to do here. Little areas for walking but that's about it. For me, it's all about the sculpture and the views making the space so very Pittsburgh.

Frank Curto Park is a public park that is named after a former employee of Pittsburgh's Parks and…read moreRecreation office. For many years I have briefly spent time in this park. Compared to other city parks, Frank Curto Park is definitely not the largest or nicest-looking. I think that this park needs upgrades for hard-scaping and plants. The best aspect of this park is its contemporary sculptures, including John Henry's "Pittsburgh" sculpture, which is also called the "French Fry" sculpture.

This is not much of a park, but the Raccoon Sculpture goes HARDDDDD. Had a super fun photo shoot…read morehere, def should go check it out

This is a cute little park in Millvale next to Strange Roots Brewing. I had heard about this park…read moreonline, and wanted to see it with my own eyes. There is a sign welcoming you to the park, and some benches, picnic tables, and a basketball court. There is a garden with lots of flowers and native plants. There is also a small dirt track for riding bicycles around in a circle. My favorite thing was a really colorful mural painted on the building next to the park. There are a few parking spots here also. Future plans include building a large Raccoon Sculpture in the center of the park, and I am looking forward to seeing that . . . Cheers!

I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

Nice and quiet. Surprisingly nice mountaintop view from our primitive campsite…read more But we visited on a weeknight after a long rainy stretch of weather which cleared everyone out

I was here for the Washington County Covered Bridge festival. The festival takes place at a number…read moreof covered bridges once a year in mid September. This site is nice if you did not want to park far from the food. The McClurg covered bridge is in this park. The food offerings were good. We had the BBQ half chicken followed up with apple dumplings. They tasted great. The dumpling was a whole apple cored wrapped in pie crust and baked, and served with ice cream. They also had vendors selling items like alpaca socks and sweaters etc. Nicely done and a nice way to spend a couple hours.

When I lived over in Bloomfield, West Penn Park was a short walk away. Tucked right into the side…read moreof Polish Hill, it's got that perfect, rugged Pittsburgh charm and some of the best skyline views you can find away from the usual tourist traps. The real crown jewel for me was always the concrete skatepark, which is hands-down one of the most organic, community-built DIY spots in the city. Honestly, whether you're catching air or just catching the sunset over the city, it's a legendary slice of the 'Burgh.

This is a small pleasant park at the entrance to Polish Hill. There are green areas and playground…read morefor children. A lot of traffic nearby. Not an extensive park facility, but would be a nice spot for a run or walk.