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    The Color Park

    4.3 (9 reviews)

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    Brenda W.

    Such a cool park, colorful (true to its name) with permissioned graffiti and literal street art on the rail trail right before the Highline and along the river. It got its start with a relationship between Baron Batch, artist and former Pittsburgh Steeler and Friends of the Riverfront timed after Batch got into some trouble for freelancing graffiti along the rail trails without permission. Now we have this wonderful park that has his signature markings along with so many others adding their mark and creating joy along our path as we are walking, running, or biking.

    This little path to the water :)
    Rachel Macie H.

    Looking for a colorful spot that's off the beaten path? Well you've found the right place as this park has totally what's good in every way as it's more or less a locals spot as you kinda have to look for it if you don't already know where it is. Coming here was a bit tricky at first as the address on Yelp is for one of the businesses in front of it so I was like why am I going to this warehouse? But after a pass through the back of it I noticed a area on the other side of the train tracks that looked colorful so over there I went parked my car and started walking! There was all kinds of colorful artwork here along with an amazing view of the river the city and some of those ever Soo pretty bridges that go across the water! There were a few benches here to relax on as well as plenty of places to park your car as the the pathway goes right through the park alongside the river for all to venture on. Being I was alone walking here and it was getting dark I didn't venture to far down the path as no woman should be walking alone at night in dimly lit areas. Overall this was a super cool spot to hangout for a bit and watch the sunset this definitely was one of my favorite spots I found here in Pittsburgh it's with that I totally hope to make it back here again at some point!

    Ria F.

    We have gone to color park 2 weekends in a row now. It's such a cool spot with loads of graffiti art (also a bike path so be careful). This would be a great spot for senior pics! I kinda wish there weren't so many crudely drawn male private parts but beyond that, it's a neat spot to see.

    Karla D.

    The Color Park is part of Three Rivers Heritage Trail on the South Side. This is absolutely one of those hidden city gems that shouldn't be missed out on. A spray paint park turning ruin into art and beauty. It's Pittsburgh's mini version of the Hope Outdoor Gallery in ATX. Great river and city views as well as fun, lively and wonderful artwork.

    Tim C.

    It is a neat spot, but there wasn't a lot of great art. I've been to similar areas in other cities and this one didn't stack up, at least on our visit. It would have been nice to see more established artist in the main park and then encourage newer artists to paint the pathway/blocks leading up to the park or the adjacent lot. I think it would make for a bigger draw. The park is a great idea though and it is an awesome place to learn. It may also be different on your visit, as it is ever changing.

    Some graffiti has positive messages

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    It's been many years since I visited Phipps but it has never failed to wow me. I think it's safe…read moreto plan to spend at least two hours and perhaps twice that depending on how crowded it is and how much time you want to spend seeing the beautiful displays. We visited at the start of the fall display which was transitioning from the Alice in Wonderland theme display and, as usual, everything was just amazing to see. We visited on a weekday morning and we're happy that it was to crowded and we could take our time. Beware the cafe which offers very friendly service for very expensive refreshments. I think we spent close $15 for three 12-ounce cans of tea. If you have a refills water bottle, bring that and throw some ice in it. Even when it's cool outside, it's still hot in the greenhouses so you'll probably want something cold to drink.

    Absolutely loved visiting Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! I was doing a cross-country…read moreroad trip and stopped here while passing through Pittsburgh, and I'm so glad I did. I love visiting botanical gardens, so I was excited to check this one off my list! They were doing an Alice in Wonderland collaboration while I was there, which made the visit even more fun. The conservatory was absolutely beautiful, with so many different flowers, plants, and unique rooms to explore. The Alice in Wonderland displays they did were super cute and really well done! My only wish is that they had incorporated the Alice in Wonderland theme throughout more of the conservatory because I would have loved to see even more of it. But overall, it was such a beautiful and relaxing place to explore. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Pittsburgh! l And you definitely have to hit the gift shop

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