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Please Note
Selection New North Park Flag Retirement Plaza Dedication 
   
Selection Hartwood needs volunteers!
 
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Road Race / Walk-a-thon applications open Oct. 23 for 2010.
   
Selection Safe disposal of waste protects our Parks! 
More info on recycling events - next event Nov. 21

What's the Latest?
Check Park homepages for more events

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Boyce Park 
      Map & Compass Hike - Nov. 7
 
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Deer Lakes
     Full Moon Hike - Nov. 2
   
Selection Harrison Hills 
     Backyard Composting Class - Oct. 24
    
Selection North Park
     Aliens are Landing! - Nov. 1
 
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South Park
     Oliver Miller Homestead Candlelight Tours - Nov. 1
 

Special Features
Selection Allegheny County Gardens warns about
Invasive Insects and Plants
Selection Find a Parks form
Selection Flag Retirement Plaza
Selection Groves & Shelters
Selection Maps of the Parks, including GIS Trail Maps
Selection Nature Centers
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Parks Action Plan
Selection Agricultural Reserve Parcels Report lists non-
commercial properties that are open to the public
for recreation at no charge or fee under the Office of
Property Assessments' Clean & Green Program.
Round Hill Park is the perfect place to feed the animals

Operating Philosophy

The department acts as the manager of County owned properties designed for the use as park sites. The Department is charged by the County Executive to guarantee the integrity of the parks property through thoughtful planning and management of resources and promoting programs, activities, services and facilities.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Allegheny County Parks is to enhance the quality of life and well being of Allegheny County residents through a regional parks system that:

  • Provides quality landscapes, facilities, programs, and special events that meet county-wide needs for leisure and recreation on behalf of the diverse segments of the community;
  • Conserves natural and cultural resources while offering educational programs and opportunities for hands on experience;
  • Forms an integral part of a county-wide system of open spaces, greenways, and trails; and
  • Contributes to the economic vitality of the County.