This might be geographically the best positioned city park I've ever visited. Quite a statement, I know, but there was something genuinely arresting about sitting at the confluence of three major rivers - the Allegheny, the Ohio and the Monongahela - and punctuating the green space with an unshielded fountain that shoots water 150 feet into the air (Photo 10). The park is not that big, just 36 acres. When I visited just before the dead of winter, I was struck how empty it was, especially the Great Lawn where I would've expected more adventurous urban travelers to be tramping about. But no, it was mostly just me enjoying the views of the surrounding city including the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne bridges. The Fort Pitt Museum is worth a quick peruse to get a historical context for the area. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/q1CjgnfAwZ read more

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--Location/Parking-- Located near downtown Pittsburgh at the last downtown spot of the public transit before handing to the airport or outskirts of Pittsburgh area. --Ambience-- Outdoor tunnel with people walking and running. Recommend for leisure strolling and history buffs. --Service/Staff-- No staff, but is close to the Blockhouse and museum. --Products/Service-- Outdoor venue which can be cold during the winter because of the vicinity near the river. --Capacity-- Outdoor venue limited but only the parking and walkway area. There shouldn't be any difficult in the number of people, only finding the venue. --Overall-- A pass through getting to the downtown park and museum and Blockhouse. read more

One of the nicest urban parks I have ever been to. The park is situated between two rivers, at the "point" of downtown and offers beautiful water views all along the paved walking/biking paths. It is kept spotlessly clean (including the restrooms) and there are lots of well placed benches. A perfect escape from the noise of the city and very easy to get to from the downtown hotels. read more

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I've been to this park more times than I can count and each time is just as special as the last. I was excited to take my gf here for the first time and show her its sheer beauty and she fell in love with it just like I had many years ago. The day I took her my Steelers happened to be playing a pre season game to which always makes being at the point that much better. I will always cherish this place :) read more

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I Go EVERY SUNDAY @ 4 Pm For SCREAM Pittsburgh ... We Meet We Scream We Leave While making friends and getting rid of stress that we need to release out into the the rivers.... Plus, the scenery is so pretty today the sun glistening off the boats. It was just beautiful. read more

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This park is one of my favorite parks ever. It's a gem and I have to bring everyone who visits here. You get such a beautiful view of pittsburgh and it's always so chill here next to the rivers. The fountain is on most of the year and is beautiful too. I love that you can walk along the triangle and end up next to the bridges. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a nice day out or if you're visiting town and trying to see what pittsburgh is all about. read more

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Despite being one of the most iconic spots in Pittsburgh, I feel like a lot of people don't think to visit. It can be nice to look down over the rivers from Mt. Washington, but Point State Park is a peaceful place to stop if you'll be in downtown Pittsburgh. History buffs will enjoy the Fort Pitt Museum, and anyone will enjoy the grassy lawn and sitting by the fountain to get a breeze off of the rivers on a summer day. Consider grabbing lunch to go from one of the local spots downtown and heading over to eat by the water. Just don't be surprised if a few ducks or bunnies are eyeing up your fries. read more

Beautiful scenery. Nestled on the heart of Pittsburgh where the three rivers join. Amazing views of the city and the ballparks. Clean ground. Well maintained. Beautiful fountain. Always people there weather walking on their lunch break, riding bikes, or sitting and doing art, it's a true nature treasure enjoyed by many walks of life. Fort Pitt Museum is also located in the park that's open daily. If you're in town it's definitely a sight to see. The North Shore is just across the Fort Duquesne bridge with many dining options . Highly recommended. read more

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Such an iconic park! Its beautiful during summer or winter! There's the huge fountain and the 3 rivers connecting! The outline of Fort Duqunese is also found over here just after going under the bridge. I also used to jump in the fountain for fun lol read more

Hard to find better spot to enjoy Pittsburgh during the summer. It's a wonderful sized space, with plenty of river view and it's a no wonder why all the downtown events end in this area! I find myself down here on almost a weekly basis read more

There's an inexpensive paid parking lot on Commonwealth Place about 0.2-miles south of the South Point Park. There's probably a small amount of street parking on the side streets, but we used the parking lot. There's also a dropoff area on Commonwealth right up next to the park, with some benches where we waited for those who parked. About another 0.2-miles into the park, you'll find a snack bar, Café at the Point, on this side of the underpass. Grab an inexpensive cool water or soda, and maybe a snack, and continue another half a mile to the fountain at the fork of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. Most of this walk across the park is in the sun, but there's plenty of trees around the sides for shade, where many people picnic. There's also a shaded path along the Allegheny River. There's a number of benches along the waterfront, some with shade. After playing around the fountain, and flying a kite in the open space until we crashed it, we sat along the Allegheny, listening to a concert from the Acrisure Football Stadium across the river, and watching tour boats and all sorts of private crafts, many pausing for the free live music. It's quite pleasant. I suggest some planning for anyone with limited mobility, as it's a bit of a hike. read more

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At a geographically distinct location at the confluence of rivers, this stretch of land offers views of the cityscape, gets you close to the water, and has a splendid pedestrian tunnel under the highway to keep everyone in their separate space. A fountain and a historic fort are among the highlights, but it's also just an easy place to wander around. read more

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After being in the area for close to 2 years, I finally had a moment to check it out with the rest of my family. We even checked out the museum. The museum was well laid out and very clean. The staff that greeted us at the door was helpful and nice. The surrounding park has spectacular views of Mt Washington and the stadiums. It was well kept and felt like a get away from the bustling city. We went in the late morning and it was not quite packed yet which was nice. read more

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While visiting Pittsburgh I wanted to go see the Point State Park Fountain, so we headed out to Point State Park to walk around and take in the sights. It's a beautiful area to walk next to the water and view the bridges, fountain, and park itself, which is a National Historic Landmark. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, I definitely recommend taking a stroll through Point State Park! read more

parking nearby for an event, we wandered into the park after figuring we might as well explore the area since we already paid to park all-day it was a beautiful location to discover; as visitors to the Pittsburg area, the park offered some of our favorite views, walking along the varying portions of the river, hanging out near the water on a bench, taking in the quiet ambiance - lots of bikers, runners, and other picnic goers very clean, well maintained, the fountain wasn't on at the time of our visit, but so much else to see- we enjoyed viewing bridges & city skylines from varying angles a wonderful location (if parking was a bit easier this would be my go-to spot) read more

Walked through the park with my girlfriend and down the path running along the water. Such a nice view of the water and scenery. It can lead you to one of the inclines to get those fantastic city pictures. read more

Stunning park, very peaceful, highly recommended. The best views of the large part of the downtown! Additionally, the Allegheny and the Monongahela meet to form into the Ohio River. Parking is easy, Walking on our own was a lot of fun! read more

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just like Duquesne incline, this park is the face of Pittsburgh. it is in the heart of Pittsburgh, the "Golden Triangle" at the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. At the tip of the triangle is Point State Park, with one of the country's largest fountains, symbolizing the birth of Ohio. In more recent times, the park was integral to the rebirth of Pittsburgh's downtown from the 1950s through the 1970s. Point State Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 and is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places as part of the Pittsburgh Renaissance District. The tip of Point State Park features an 800,000-gallon fountain that sprays water 150 feet into the air. The park hosts many of the city's signature events We came here at dusk time and it was a nice place to relax, watching children playing, kayaking, and boat tour. Great spot! read more

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Nice park to visit and people watch if you are in Pittsburg. Located where several rivers connect you can see boats, a gorgeous fountain and a historical landmark all in one place. read more

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Point State Park is located at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, forming the Ohio River. It's located at the top of what is called "Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle." The views are great. You can walk along a portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and take in views of the rivers. The Point State Park Fountain is also worth a visit - fountain in front of river views! It's a little bit hard to find parking nearby the park (especially if there's a football or baseball game about to start - that happened to us), but the views are special and the park is worth a visit if you're nearby. read more

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If visiting Downtown Pittsburgh for the first time, allocate some time to visit this relaxing park. A short stroll around the perimeter offers waterside views with sights of bridges, including the Fort Pitt Bridge, West End Bridge, and Fort Duquesne Bridge. A couple of historic landmarks, such as the Fort Pitt Block House and Fort Pitt Museum, are present as well. At the tip of the park is the Point State Park Fountain. It is an impressive sight of water jetted 150-feet up to the sky. The fountain is scheduled to be turned on at 8 AM, although was a few minutes late the day of my visit. A picturesque spot especially with the Ohio River and city landscape in the backdrop. The Duquesne Incline can be seen running from here. I reached the park with an early 15-minute morning walk from the hotel. The area was clean and felt safe. A police car was even patrolling around. Most of the people there were walking their dogs, jogging, or biking. The park itself is not that large and so I spent less than a half-an-hour. read more

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One of the first things I think about when I hear "Pittsburgh" is Point State Park. People that live in the city AND people in the suburbs all know (and love) "The Point"! This is one of my favorite parks and public green spaces in Pittsburgh. Point State Park is accessible by walking or biking only. You can park in a garage or get free street parking after 6 PM, and walk right in front of the Wyndham. The park is well maintained and there are benches surrounding the large grassy area where you can find people having picnics, playing frisbee, or sitting and reading on a hot summer day. Once you walk under the little overpass, you see the Fort Pitt Museum and the Point fountain in the distance. Many people don't realize that there are little trails between the grassy area and the Allegheny and Mon rivers. It is very peaceful to explore the little trails and see/smell the flowers. There are also public restrooms that are kept super clean right along the river. Once you get to the fountain, it is usually a little more rowdy (kids running around, many tourists, people jogging). This is my perfect place to take a blanket and relax. There are a few trees if you are looking for shade, but for the most part it is exposed to full sun. "The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Point State Park is a National Historic Landmark. DCNR works in collaboration with the Heinz History Center and the Fort Pitt Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to interpret the history of the Forks of the Ohio. The location of Fort Duquesne is marked by a granite tracery (outline) within the Great Lawn. The center of the tracery contains a bronze medallion depicting the fort. The locations of four of the five bastions, projecting parts of the fortification, of Fort Pitt have been delineated." Make sure to check out Point State Park; especially if it's your first time to Pittsburgh! read more

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One of the best places in the entire city. Pretty wild that it's only been a Pittsburgh staple for a few decades! I love the atmosphere here as well as the panoramic city views at this beautiful fountain. Especially cool in October when it's pink! read more

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Point State Park is where the Monongahela, Allegheny & Erie Rivers merge. The attractive lush park, amphitheater, forts and a large fountain comprise the park but it's the views that are the star. The stadium, incline and city & many bridges are visible from here. read more

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We went there for few day's over the Fourth of July weekend last year, got to see amazing firework display outside of Hotel window, their Restaurant upstairs is absolutely amazing and the food is fantastic, you can hop the Gateway Clipper too. read more

Who doesn't love this staple of Pittsburgh? It's nice to drive a Segway nearby. It's pretty at night or day. They have festivals.

One of my favorite spots in all of downtown! Easy walking distance from most of the large office buildings and with great views of the Southside and North Shore areas. I come for the solitude on my lunch break and while there are often lots of people milling about it's always pleasant and relaxing. read more

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Point State Park is a great city park! It's located in an iconic location in Pittsburgh and there are great views of the city everywhere you go. There's a decent amount of green space, and I love the fountain at the end. There is some parking available (paid) or street/metered parking. I wasn't able to stop by the Fort Pitt site but would love to in the future as it's an interesting piece of history. read more

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We went in the freezing cold, beginning of December! It was nice to walk around and clean as far as I could tell in the dark! Looks awesome with the Steelers game going on in the background read more

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Point State park is a tiny park and an ubran one at that. There's a fountain and the park has historical significance. You also have a nice view of Pittsburgh that can provide a momentarily refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. A nice place to come for a little break and there's metered parking close by. read more

Very clever removing the star fort before people started asking questions. Tartaria forever.

Point State Park is a can't-miss oasis of lush greens and historical importance in downtown Pittsburgh. It's home to a massive central fountain, Fort Pitt Blockhouse, plenty of clean benches, and other attractions. I visited in April but it felt like August. Despite the heat, I spent a considerable amount of time in the park, taking photos of flowers, trees, and the fountain from every possible direction. It's also cool to check out the convergence of three rivers -- the Allegheny, Monongahela, and the start of the Ohio River. I don't think I've ever seen something like that before. Because of its proximity, it's easy to walk to shops downtown (I did not), or across one of the bridges to another part of the city. That's what I did, since I was limited on time and wanted to see the Mexican War Streets, Southern Tier Brewing, and the Andy Warhol Musuem (which were all a short walk away). I'd say this park is a good starting point to get ahold of your surroundings or to just relax. read more

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After a day of sightseeing in downtown, I managed to get to Point State Park just as the sun was setting. This made for a bit of a spookiness since there really isn't a tremendous amount of streetlighting here in the park. Because it was Small Business Saturday, my parking was free on the street. There's also a spendy paid lot. Here at PSP is where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet and form the Ohio River. They two rivers drain a big piece of the Appalachian Mountains from the areas of upstate New York and from West Virginia so it's a big and wide river. If you're lucky, a tugboat pushing a barge will be going past. Great views of the city that can't be beat from river level! read more

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Such a big, beautiful park! We visited during probably one of the busiest times of the year, and it was very clean and the view was amazing! There's a huge fountain that's near the waterfront, which was so refreshing to see on a hot summer day. There were A LOT of people on their boats just hanging around too, which was cool to watch. Aside from the scenery, I really enjoyed the walk along the water - definitely a gorgeous place to be in the summer. read more

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Day two of the 2021 celebration of music, food and fun in honor of Juneteenth. Great live music from legendary bands and performers of past and present fame! read more

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I sure love going out to the Point. There were a bunch of people out today, being that it was Memorial Day and the first unofficial day of "summer". Boaters were out, the fountain was on and the sun was hot. The point is a perfect spot to hang out by the fountain, people watch, go for a walk/run, ride your bike, watch the boaters out on the river, have a picnic, read a book, play frisbee, walk your dog...the list goes on. There's a large grassy area near the fountain and then another large grassy area closer to the street. There's a lot of goose poop in the grass, so be sure to bring a blanket. It's a bit of a walk from any parking area to the fountain, but you have the option of parking on the North Shore and walking over the Fort Duquesne bridge, or just finding some parking downtown. There's a public restroom and water fountain by the fountain. Even with all of the people out today, it didn't feel over crowded and everyone was respectful of other's space. We rode our bikes down from Millvale and had a little "picnic" near the fountain. The area was clean (the river still needs work) and police and park rangers were patrolling regularly. read more

Great park located in the north shore of Pittsburgh. This is down by the stadium in the bridges and all the awesome places down there has fountains and a lot of good photo ops definitely worth checking out when you're there read more

Point State Park has a long history in Pittsburg. It was once home to Fort Pitt, but now serves as historical site and park. Point State Park appears to be the heart of Pittsburg. The view is nothing short of spectacular. The focal point is the fountain. The Fountain is awesome and much larger in person than it appears when photographed. The weather this past weekend was really warm, so we found ourselves looking for shade after about 40 minutes of hanging out near the fountain. Even though there is signage asking people to stay out of the fountain, we saw people dipping their feet in and also sunbathing in their swimsuits near us. If you've researched Pittsburg, you'll probably notice that this park tops the list of all tour guides including AAA and Trip Advisor. Worth a visit if your hanging in the area. There's probably no better view within the city. read more

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Gorgeous gorgeous views and nice paths to run/walk throughout. I was a little sad the fountain wasn't on while I was there - the river had flooded and silt had mucked up the fountain's workings. However, this park is amazingly well maintained, safe and clean. It was a nice surprise to happen upon historic Fort Pitt. I only regret I didn't have time to go through the museum. All in all, Pittsburgh is a city of surprises and the gardens/trails/parks are a big part of what is so surprising. read more

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Great park with the main focal attraction being the fountain at the end of the Point marking the end of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) rail trail used for cycling, walking, and rollerblading. Amenities include: a large grassy area where you see people throwing various balls/frisbes or just sitting around enjoying the weather, benches along the riverfront to view the convergence of the three rivers -- the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio, restrooms with flushable toilets and running water, bike racks, the fountain already mentioned which spews water 150 feet into the air, an outdoor café to quench your thirst with a few tables, a garden with markers identifying some trees and plants. Residing here are also the Fort Pitt Museum and Blockhouse. A small sampling of the views from here include PNC baseball park, Heinz football field, The Monongahela Incline, and the Carnegie Science Center. Festivities here include the annual Three Rivers Art Festival in June (a free arts event to see visual art and hear musical artists) and the annual Pittsburgh Marathon Finish Line Festival in May. You can definitely drive and park your car along the street or in one of the nearby garages. However, we like to ride our bicycles starting from the Waterfront in Homestead and bike the approximately 10 miles to the Point along the GAP trail. Note that a wee bit is on streets/sidewalks nearing downtown but Sundays are ideal for tooling around downtown. We usually ride to the fountain then head to Market Square nearby to dine outdoors. You can find out more about this wonderful park by going to the website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/point/. read more

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