Parks Conservancy Announces Summer Programming Guide
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today released its Summer Programming Guide, which includes a full schedule of free programs and activities that offer entertainment, exercise, and education in Pittsburgh’s regional and neighborhood parks. From summer block parties in Mellon Square to ‘Plant Walks’ in McKinley Park and ‘Yoga in Schenley Plaza,’ the nonprofit offers dozens of opportunities this June, July, and August to get moving, be mindful, and make memories in our city’s parks.
The interactive digital guide offers an overview of programming organized by location and type for park users of all ages across the city. The activities will take place in Allegheny Commons and Riverview Parks in the Northside, Schenley Park and Schenley Plaza in Oakland, August Wilson and Robert E. Williams Memorial Parks in the Hill District, Mellon Square downtown, the Frick Environmental Center and many other neighborhood parks.
“We look forward to providing endless opportunities for park exploration and discovery every summer,” said Catherine Qureshi, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. “We are especially grateful to our community partners and supporters for helping us create fun-filled, accessible experiences for every Pittsburgher to enjoy.”
In addition to the ‘Movie Nights in the Park’ series of free, family-friendly movies offered in multiple parks throughout the summer, a wide variety of entertainment will be offered, such as the WYEP Summer Music Festival on Saturday, June 24, a Calliope House Concert series offered on multiple dates in Schenley Plaza, and the “Short Short Fest” at the Schenley Plaza tent on Friday, July 21.
Fitness for all skill levels and mental wellness is central to many of the Parks Conservancy’s community programs like ‘Plaza to Park’ trail runs, ‘Earth Care Self Expression,’ and ‘Senior Fit’ classes. In addition, family-friendly programs designed for younger age groups include garden-themed story time at the Frick Environmental Center and the always popular event regularly occurring throughout the summer – ‘Kids Days’ in Schenley Plaza.
Park users can also connect with nature through plant walks across the city with community herbalist Annie Fox, go on a nature therapy walk through Allegheny Commons Park, and attend the ‘Wild Edibles Workshop and Tasting’ at the Frick Environmental Center.
Many of these programs are free and do not require advanced registration. To access the complete summer programming guide with events, dates, and descriptions, visit https://pittsburghparks.org/summerguide.