Pittsburgh Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in Pittsburgh where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. Forest trails + play + courtsFrick ParkSquirrel Hill · Large regional park with woodland trails, two playgrounds, dog area, courts, and fields
  2. Four playgrounds + pool + cyclingHighland ParkHighland Park · Four playgrounds, seasonal pool, cycling track, dog area, courts, and shelters
  3. Trails + play + broad recreationSchenley ParkOakland · Regional park with trails, playgrounds, pool, courts, fields, and major destinations
  4. Hillside trails + overlooksEmerald View ParkMount Washington · Steep regional greenway with trails, overlooks, and neighborhood play nodes
  5. Play + pool + woodlandRiverview ParkPerry North · Regional park with playground, pool, dog area, soccer, tennis, trails, and shelters
  6. Three playgrounds + pool + courtsAllegheny Commons ParkAllegheny Center · Historic commons with three playgrounds, pool, dog park, courts, and field
  7. Spray park + play + ballfieldsArlington ParkSouth Side Slopes · Playground and seasonal spray park with basketball and multiple ballfields
  8. Pool + spray play + broad courtsMoore ParkBrookline · Spray-feature playground and pool with basketball, pickleball, tennis, and fields
  9. Pool + disc golf + playPhillips ParkCarrick · Playground and pool with disc golf, basketball, tennis, and field
  10. Pool + play + hockeyMcBride ParkLincoln Place · Playground and pool with basketball, tennis, dek hockey, and baseball
  11. Trails + pool + broad recreationSheraden ParkSheraden · Community park with trails, pool, playgrounds, fields, and courts
  12. Modern play + picnicLiberty Green ParkLarimer · Neighborhood playground with open space and four outdoor grills
  13. Farm + play + sprayRound Hill ParkElizabeth Township, Pennsylvania · about 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh · Free exhibition farm with a farm-themed playground, spray park, trails, and picnic shelters

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