What a great park. There were two playgrounds and a sandpit. One of the playgrounds was very very…read moreunique. The trail was very lovely as well.

Our kids love this park. From the multiple play places to the magically large sand box filled with…read moretrucks, they enjoy every visit. There are play places for different ages, the soft bouncy ground around the play places, and benches around the sandbox and nearby for parents to sit close while letting the kids independently play. In terms of potties, there's a porta potty nearby but this is probably the big thing that's lacking at this park. There are other fields, courts, and hiking paths at this part too. Given it's so close to our home it really does have it all. They also regularly host Franklin Park Borough events here, which is really fun! Check out Blueberry Hill next time you're looking for a park outing!

A nice little park to sit and enjoy the view of the Allegheny River. There is a small picnic area…read morealong with a playground and basketball courts. I recommend a visit if you happen to be in the area.

Visited this state park for the first time earlier this month and had a blast!…read more I parked at what I think is the main lot, up above the mill itself. I didn't take a tour of the mill (which the park volunteers and staff do offer throughout the day) but I did walk through it and read the information in it about the history of the mill. Definitely enjoyed exploring and learning. That said, I was really there for the trails, so I spent most of my day hiking. I took a loop trail down from the mill and back (with a detour up a short trail to some falls) and it was great! I love being outside and I love a good challenge; these trails were not paved or even at all and I had a great workout navigating them. During hydration breaks I'd find a nice rock to sit on by the water, which was wonderful. It was noisy as heck by the mill because of the families, but the further out I got the more peaceful it got. Definitely met my goal of unplugging for a day during my trek on the trails. I want to come back in the future and begin to try to walk the Slippery Gorge Trail, as it sounds like the gorge is another beautiful part of the park. But that is definitely a long term goal, because that trail is not a short one! I loved visiting this park and I'd be back for sure. To everyone else, PLEASE remember water and wear the proper footwear - while I enjoyed my walk in the park, these trails are definitely not a walk in the park!

Visited this state park and it was beautiful! I couldn't stop taking pictures. Very peaceful and…read morequiet

We went in the midst of a 90 degree plus heat wave, the falls were more of a trickle…read more Reaching the falls requires a nice little walk through the woods on a paved path.

What a great place to visit!! A little over an hour from…read morePittsburgh and well worth the drive. I was surprised to learn there were several Buttermilk Falls in the area. Parking lot was spacious and there were restrooms too. There is a pathway down to the falls and also a long walkway around (Mister Rogers Pathway). We chose the long way around which was nice. I can only imagine how beautiful it would be during the fall months. When you arrive to the falls there is an overlook view which is really amazing. You then cross a little bridge and walk down a set of stairs to the waterfall. The stairs were fairly new and manageable- going down and back up. There is an area that you walk and stand under and behind the falls.. I loved that!!! It was so neat. We look forward to returning.

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.

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!

I thought I had already reviewed this park, but that review is gone, so I will review it again…read more This is a very nice park next to the river in Aspinwall. There is a playground area with a very cool sculpture that you can climb and slide on. It has little people sculptures all over it that are fun to discover. There are chairs and benches and port-a Johns, and a restroom in the building too. There is even a dog park. The trail has been extended since my last visit, and goes all the way to Sharpsburg. The only thing I don't like is the big ugly cellphone tower, but I suppose it's a necessary evil. Overall, a very nice place to come and hang out and relax ... Cheers!

Great park for walking ... it was beautiful out ... got a coffee & had a nice day walking ... great…read moreviews

This park isn't the nicest. The baseball fields are iffy. And it feels dirty there. I can't see…read moreanything except 2 baseball fields there.

First visit because of someone posting on social media about the wildflower habitat along Plum…read moreCreek in the park. It is a 3 year project to remove invasive Japanese knotwork along the river Bank with native plants/flowers by the Penn Hills Shafe Tree Commission and Penn Hills Parks and Recreation. Lovely, very lovely, and hard work by all involved. Thank you! The park Pavillion looks nice, too. A pretty Sunday with families picnicking and playing. There is a small playground, too.

Wonderful bird walk and talk at lovely facility. Beautiful grounds and fun gift shop.read more

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve is the headquarters of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania…read more(ASWP). The ASWP's website says that this reserve contains 134 acres of sanctuary, several trails that total five miles, and facilities such as a nature store, native-plant nursery, play area, educational classrooms, teachers' resource center, and a library. Rental spaces include a barn, auditorium, and classroom. My husband and I visited the nature store and the native-plant nursery. At the nature store, we saw products such as bird feeders, bird seed, binoculars, gardening gloves, nature books, t-shirts, honey, stuffed animals, puzzles, greeting cards, etcetera. At the native-plant nursery outside, we thought that the plants were somewhat small in size but had a varied selection and were priced reasonably. The ASWP's website has a list of available plants, which includes over 150 species of trees, shrubs, and perennials that attract birds, butterflies, and bees. In the future, I plan to return to Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve to hike their trails. I think that I would enjoy seeing their woodlands, fields, streams, pond, and wildlife.