The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner caring for Pittsburgh’s city parks. Visitors see beautiful gardens, vibrant community spaces, and opportunities to connect with nature. Behind every park experience is the planning, stewardship, education, and community partnership work that makes those moments possible.
About Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Through this work, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy improves quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community.
That mission comes to life through projects both large and small. The most notable include the transformation of Schenley Plaza from a parking lot into a vibrant public green space and the creation of the Frick Environmental Center, a hub for environmental education and lifelong learning. These are just two examples of many important capital improvements completed over the last 30 years. Just as important, each year staff and volunteers plant trees, restore habitats, and care for park landscapes, helping to strengthen Pittsburgh’s urban forest and address declining tree canopy. The Conservancy also expands access through initiatives like the Trackchair program, which enables visitors with mobility limitations to explore trails in Frick Park, often for the first time.
Get Involved
Community support makes this work possible. Readers can get involved by making a gift, volunteering, attending a free program, participating in a community meeting, or sharing the Conservancy’s work with others. Every action helps care for and improve Pittsburgh’s parks.
How Support Helps
Donations support the essential work that happens behind the scenes, from planting trees and maintaining gardens to providing environmental education and improving park infrastructure. They also fund the staff, equipment, and resources needed to keep Pittsburgh’s parks healthy, beautiful, and accessible for all.
To donate, visit pittsburghparks.org/give.
Story and Photography by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
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