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Park Office (724) 935-1766, 1971
Permitting Hours:
Office Hours:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Boathouse (724) 935-1968
Golf Course (724) 935-1967, (412) 961-0512
Ice Skating Rink (724) 935-1280
Naturalist (724) 935-2170
Swimming Pool (724) 935-1951, 3410
Tennis Courts (724) 935-5270

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North Park Boathouse
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Facilities & Features include:

DATE

2009 EVENTS

TIME

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Every Thursday
of the year
Thursday Adult Nature Walk
Celebrating It's 39th Year!
10 am - noon
2nd Tuesday
of each month
Pre-School Children's Hour
Pre-Registration Required

Varies

JANUARY

1/1 New Year’s Hike 
Latodami Nature Center
Meet at the Ice Skating Rink Parking Lot.
10 am - Noon
1/8 Friends of North Park Meeting - Cancelled 
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
7 pm

FEBRUARY

2/12 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
Guest Speakers: Roy Kraynyk, Executive Director of the World Wide Web Icon Allegheny Land Trust, will discuss the proposed aquisition of the Irwin Run property adjacent to North Park and the need for more public support required to complete this transaction. World Wide Web Icon News Article 
7 pm
2/14

Irwin Run Property Hike 1
Beaver Grove - near intersection of Babcock Blvd. & Lake Marshall Dr next to the lagoon. - PDF File Icon More info
Sponsored by Friends of North Park

10 am
2/14 Sweetheart Couples Skate
Couples buy one admission at regular price and receive the second admission free of charge.
7:30-10 pm
2/17 - 3/13 Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations
(Nature Center Barn -
Pre-Registration Required - All Ages)

Morning, afternoon & after-school hours available

2/18 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
Guest Speakers: Roy Kraynyk, Executive Director of the World Wide Web Icon Allegheny Land Trust, will discuss the proposed aquisition of the Irwin Run property adjacent to North Park and the need for more public support required to complete this transaction. World Wide Web Icon News Article 
1 pm

MARCH

3/9 Ice Skating Show 7:30 pm
3/12 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
Guest Speakers: Brian McBane, a County GIS specialist, and Brian DelVecchio, from the World Wide Web Icon Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG), will be providing an update on the progress that has been made mapping and marking the trails. World Wide Web Icon News Article 
7 pm
3/14 Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Marshall Twp. Ellis Frye Barn - Pre-Registration Suggested - All Ages)
11 am - 12:30 pm
Mid-March Winter Golf 
Season End
 
Mid-March Ice Skating 
Season End
 
3/20 & 3/21

Canada Goose Management Project
North Park Rose Barn Facility (on Pearce Mill Rd)
Speaker:  Meg Scanlon, Interpretive Naturalist (724) 935-2170
Educational program for property owners looking to manage geese.  Will include humane tips & techniques to reduce property damage & other goose-related conflicts.

Both days:
10 am - Noon
3/21

Irwin Run Property Hike 2
Guide:  Botonist Esther Allen
Beaver Grove - near intersection of Babcock Blvd. & Lake Marshall Dr next to the lagoon. - PDF File Icon More info
Sponsored by Friends of North Park

10 am
3/27

Pre-Order Deadline for
North Area Environmental Council Seedling Sale
(Latodami Nature Center - All Ages)

Pick-Up Date:
Apr 18
9 am - Noon
3/28 Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
Pre-Registration Suggested
10 - 11 am;
Noon - 1 pm

3/28 - 4/11

Free eWaste Recycling!
Swimming pool parking lot
Benefits the External Internet Link WPA Humane Society
News Release with list of accepted items.

Mon. - Fri.
10 am - 7 pm
Weekends
10 am - 5 pm

APRIL

3/28 - 4/11

Free eWaste Recycling!
Swimming pool parking lot
Benefits the External Internet Link WPA Humane Society
News Release with list of accepted items.

Mon. - Fri.
10 am - 7 pm
Weekends
10 am - 5 pm

4/1 - Columbus Day Regular Golf
Season Start
 
4/1 - 10/31 Tennis
Season Start
 
4/5 Easter Egg Geocaching
Venture Outdoors
1 - 3:30 pm
4/5 - 6/14 Spring Natural History Tours/Walks
(Marshall Island - All Ages)
1-hr. sessions for 12 or more,
Tues-Sat
4/9 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
4/18 Earth Day Celebrations
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
10 am - Noon
& 2 - 4 pm
4/25 Planting Inauguration Ceremony & Work Party
Meet btw. the Boat House & Tennis Courts
BBQ Lunch $7/person
PDF File Icon More info
World Wide Web Icon Pittsburgh Sakura Project 
Registration 10 am
Ceremony 11 am

MAY

5/2

Hazardous Material Collection Event
(Swimming Pool Parking Lot)

9 am - 1 pm
5/3 Doggie Day Treks
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
Noon - 3 pm
5/4 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 
5/9

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (1 - 2 pm)
followed by the 
Annual Public Meeting (2 - 3 pm)
Meet at The Cabin
World Wide Web Icon Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy 

1 - 3 pm
5/10 - 5/12 Allegheny County Marbles Program
Ice Skating Facility, 2nd Floor
FREE Program for Ages 14 & under
Sun: 1 - 3 pm
Mon & Tues:
3 - 5 pm
5/14 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
5/16

PTAG Bridge Building Day
Meet at the Lodge on North Ridge Road
Volunteers welcome to help build & place 3 small bridges on the new trail (from behind the Olympia Shelter to the fireline just beyond the Lodge) on North Ridge Road.   These bridges will cross drainage ravines.  If you would like to help please bring water, work gloves, and appropriate clothing & foot wear.
World Wide Web Icon PTAG Website 

8 am

5/17

6th Annual Backyard Gardener Plant Swap 
(Ice skating rink parking lot)
Gardeners bring extra perennial, annual and vegetable plants to trade with each other. All plants must be potted and labeled. It's a chance to meet other like minded gardeners and add to your landscape. Gardeners are advised to get there early! Oster will also give away free 'Limbaugh Legacey Potato Top' tomato plants - one per family, please.
Contact:
Douglass Oster, The Backyard Gardener
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (412) 779-5861

9 - 11 am

5/18 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors

6 - 8 pm 

5/20 Hike & Eat Locally
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors

6:30 pm - 9 pm

5/23 Boathouse Season Opens
More info: External Internet Link Kayak Pittsburgh 

Mon. - Fri.
4 pm - dusk
Sat. - Sun.
11 am - dusk

5/30 World Wide Web Icon Rachel Carson Trails Training Hike
Meet at Beaver Shelter
Minimum age is 8.
8.9 miles, difficulty level: 4
This is Hike 1 of 4 to train for the annual Rachel Carson Trails Challenge.  Register, map, more info.

8 am

5/31

World Wide Web Icon Rachel Carson Trails Training Hike
Meet at the Springdale Veterans Hall parking lot in Springdale & will carpool to Beaver Shelter
Minimum age is 12.
18.9 miles, difficulty level: 8
This is Hike 7 of 8 to train for the annual Rachel Carson Trails Challenge.  Register, map, meeting place, more info.

8 am

5/31 North Park Trails Conference
North Star Shelter (near JC Stone Field)
The purpose of the conference is to introduce PTAG’s North Park Stewardship; discuss recent & future trail improvements; seek volunteers; and hear what your vision is for trails in North Park.  The conference will last about 1.5 hours. 
Questions? Call Brian DelVecchio at (412) 559-0470. 

11 am

JUNE

6/1 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors

6 - 8 pm 

6/2

Registration for Assistant Naturalist Program
(Nature Center Barn - Ages 6-12 years)

9 am
6/6 Snipe Hunt  
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
10 - Noon
6/6 - Labor Day Swimming Pool Open 
(Weather & Conditions Permitting)
  
6/11 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
6/15 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm
6/20 WWW 13th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
  • Full Challenge (34 miles) - begins in North Park
  • Homestead Challenge (16 miles)
  • Family Challenge (7 miles)
All hikes end with a cookout in Harrison Hills Park 
Times vary
6/22, 6/23, 6/24 Young Naturalist Program 
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required)
9 am to 12:30 pm
6/28 Rural Road Rides
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
6/29, 6/30, 7/1 Young Naturalist Program
(9-12 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required)
9 am to 12:30 pm
6/29 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm

JULY

7/6 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm
7/7
Tuesdays
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name A-K
5 years and older
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am
7/8 Juniors' Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
7/8 Summer Concert Event!Summer Concert
North Park Rink
Joe Lagnase 
7:30 pm
7/9 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
7/9
Thursdays
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name L-Z
5 years and older
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am
7/11 - 7/12 Wilderness Skills
2 day - Overnight Adult Program - Nature Center Barn
(16 yrs. and up - Pre-Registration Required)
 
7/18 Mountain Bike Fest 
Swimming pool by playground, McCandless Shelter
World Wide Web Icon Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
Noon
7/18 Western PA Mushroom Club Walk
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
10 am - 1 pm
7/19 Rural Roads Rides
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
7/19 Tea & Trails
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
2 - 5 pm
7/20 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 
7/20, 7/21, 7/22 Young Naturalist Program
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
7/23  Men's Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 

AUGUST

 8/1  Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardening
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
10 am - Noon 
8/1 Movie in the Parkmovie photoMovies in the Parks 
Dark Knight
The Cabin
Sunset
8/3 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm
8/5 Summer Concert Event!Summer Concert
North Park Rink
The Tuesday Night Big Band 
7:30 pm

8/7 - 8/9

Registration
Deadline:
7/15


 

External Internet Link 17th Annual U.S. Marbles Championship
(North Park Ice Rink)
Find out who really are the best marbles players in the country! See  national champions from TN, MD, Eastern PA, and local champions from Allegheny County.
Open to 14 & over or prior champions at the Annual National Marbles Tournament Championship held in Wildwood, NJ.
The Rules of Play, Tournament History, Past Champions and information about registration & accommodations are available at the World Wide Web Icon U.S. Marbles website
Event Coordinators:
Ed and Maureen Ricci at (412) 225-5329 or (412) 260-7278

Sat:
9 am - 6 pm
Sun:
9 am - 2 pm
8/3, 8/4, 8/5 Young Naturalist Program
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required)
9 am - 12:30 pm

8/8

4th Annual Triathlon for Kids (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - Ages 7-15)
World Wide Web Icon Pgh. Habitat for Humanity 
Contact:  (412) 466-6710

6 - 11 am
8/8

Garden in the Parks Field Day
Demonstration Garden
Wildwood Road & Babcock Blvd.
Read the news release.

9 am - Noon

8/9

North Hills Triathlon (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - All Ages)
Events include 700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, & 3.1 mile run. 
World Wide Web Icon Baierl Family YMCA
Contact: (724) 934-9622
World Wide Web Icon Event Results!  

Check in
6:15  am
8/11 Women's Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 
8/13 Council of Friends Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
8/17 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 
8/17, 8/18, 8/19 Young Naturalist Program
(9-12 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required)
9 am - 12:30 pm
8/21 2-Player Scramble
(Golf Course)

8/23
Please note
date change!
Wave Pool
(Season Ends)
 
8/29 Movie in the Parkmovie photoMovies in the Parks
Twilight
Old Fire House
Sunset
8/31 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 

SEPTEMBER

9/1 - 3/31

Platform Tennis Season

 
9/7
(Labor Day)
Wave Pool Season ends 8/23/09.
The pool will not be open on Labor Day.
 
9/7
(Labor Day)

Boathouse 
(Season Ends)

 
9/7 Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 
9/11

North Park Flag Retirement Dedication
Corner Babcock Blvd & Ingomar Rd.
For reservations call (412) 350-3711
Blue Arrow News Release 

1 pm
9/15
Date changed
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Date change due to Steelers Game! 
Presentation by Denny Gold, Pres. Dewatering Services to provide an update on the pilot dredging project at the Fishing Pond.  
 Also, on agenda, North Park Community Day Picnic planning
7 pm
9/21
Cancelled
Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm 
9/27 Doggie Day Trek
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
10 am - 1 pm

OCTOBER

10/3

Fall (Foliage) Fashion Show 
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)

Noon - 2 pm
10/5
Cancelled
Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm
10/8 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Guest speaker, Doug France (ALT), about stewardship for Irwin Run Conservation Area and planning development & mangement. (Dedication 10/31)
Planning North Park Community Day Picnic (10/31)
7 pm
10/12 Regular Golf 
Season End
 
10/17 Just A Hike
Meet The Lodge on North Ridge Drive
3-4 mile hike with some steep terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
External Internet Link Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC)
11 am - 1 pm
10/19
Cancelled
Beginner Paddle 
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
6 - 8 pm
10/31 Tennis
Season End
 
10/31 Dedication of new Irwin Run Conservation Area
and North Park Community Day Picnic
North Carolina shelter on North Ridge Drive
Dedication to recognize the creation of the new 75 acre Irwin Run Conservation Area . Optional hike planned from dedication to picnic, about 30-45 min., steep climbs.Hot dogs, beverages & cookies provided at the picnic, covered dishes/desserts welcome! Halloween activities for children!
For info or to volunteer, contact Paula Cercone at p.cercone@comcast.net or (724) 444-7680 or Gary Rigdon at grigdon@consolidated.net or (724) 544-7284. 
This is a rain or shine event.
RSVP's would be greatly appreciated.
Sponsored by Friends of North Park, North Area Environmental Council (NAEC) & Allegheny Land Trust (ALT)

Dedication 11 a.m.
Picnic at Noon

10/31
Registration/Check-in at North Park Boathouse
Party to follow at the Rose Barn
Pre-register by Oct. 26 and save!
External Internet Link Event Flyer
Sponsored by Allegheny County Special Events &
External Internet Link Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. 

Registration
9 - 9:45 am

10/31 Halloween Geocaching
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors

1 - 3:30 pm

NOVEMBER

11/05 - 3/15/2010 2009-2010 Ice Skating Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting)
 
11/7

Cold Case Nature Detectives
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)

Noon - 2 pm
11/8 Just A Hike
Meet Pie Traynor Field near the swimming pool
3-4 mile hike moderately hilly terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
External Internet Link Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC)
1 pm - 3 pm
11/12 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm

DECEMBER

12/1 - Mid-March Winter Golf Season
Weather Permitting

12/5 For the Birds
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
Noon - 2 pm
12/6 Popcorn Hike
Fee required. 
More info: External Internet Link Venture Outdoors
1 - 4 pm
12/10 Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! 
7 pm
12/13 Just A Hike
Meet Pie Traynor Field near the swimming pool
3-4 mile hike moderately hilly terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
External Internet Link Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC)
1 pm - 3 pm