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Outdoor & Parks

Discover Pittsburgh\'s natural beauty with 165+ parks, miles of trails, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. From urban parks to riverfront trails, experience the great outdoors in the Steel City.

165+ ParksMiles of Trails
4.9

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Victorian glasshouse featuring seasonal flower shows, tropical plants, and a stunning butterfly forest.

Oakland
1.5-2.5 hours
Butterfly ForestSeasonal flower showsTropical plants
FREE
4.8

Point State Park

Historic park at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers with a stunning fountain and riverfront views.

Downtown
1-2 hours
Three rivers confluenceHistoric fountainFort Pitt Museum
FREE
4.7

Schenley Park

Large urban park with hiking trails, golf course, tennis courts, and Flagstaff Hill with panoramic city views.

Oakland
1-4 hours
Hiking trailsFlagstaff Hill viewsGolf course
FREE
4.8

Frick Park

Pittsburgh's largest city park with 644 acres of woodlands, meadows, streams, and extensive trail system.

Squirrel Hill
1-6 hours
Extensive trailsWildflower meadowsClayton Trail
FREE
4.5

Highland Park

Scenic reservoir park with walking paths, picnic areas, and the historic Highland Park Reservoir.

Highland Park
1-2 hours
Reservoir viewsWalking pathsPicnic areas
FREE
4.4

Riverview Park

Scenic park along the Ohio River with river views, walking trails, and picnic spots.

Perry North
30-60 minutes
River viewsWalking trailsPicnic spots

Popular Outdoor Activities

Hiking

Explore miles of trails in Frick Park, Schenley Park, and more

River Activities

Kayaking, paddleboarding, and river cruises on the three rivers

Picnicking

Beautiful picnic spots in parks throughout the city

Sports & Recreation

Tennis, golf, basketball, and more in city parks