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Upcoming Events:

MAY

5/2 Northside Explorers (Every Tuesday in May)
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park (Gus & Yai Yai's)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons for programming focused on Allegheny Commons Park & Nature. Afterwards you can stop by the one and only Gus & Yai Yai's for the amazing iceball.
- More Info: Northside Explorers Flyer
- Learn More: lauren.smith@pittsburghpa.gov
5/2 Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and learn how to plant a Kentucky Coffee Tree! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
5/3 Beechview Healthy Active Living Center Park Ranger Presentation
- Location: Beechview HAL: 1555 Broadway Ave. PGH, PA 15216
- Time: 12PM
- Details: Come learn about the responsibilities of your PGH Park Rangers! This presentation will last about 20 minutes with time for questions!
5/7 Ultimate Play Day
- Location: Lower McKinley Park: Bausman Street, PGH PA 15210
- Time 1-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at the Ultimate Play Day in lower McKinley Park for free activities for all ages!
- Details: https://www.playfulpittsburgh.org/ultimate-play-day
5/9 Northside Explorers (Every Tuesday in May)
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park (Gus & Yai Yai's)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons for programming focused on Allegheny Commons Park & Nature. Afterwards you can stop by the one and only Gus & Yai Yai's for the amazing iceball.
- More Info: Northside Explorers Flyer
- Learn More: lauren.smith@pittsburghpa.gov
5/9 Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and learn how to plant a Kentucky Coffee Tree! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
5/10 Southside Healthy Active Living Center Open House
- Location: Southside Healthy Active Living Center: 12th & Bingham Streets PGH, PA 15203
- Time: 10AM-2PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at the Southside Healthy Active Living Center (HAL) Open House! Your rangers will have activities available for all ages!
5/11 Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
5/12 Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center Open House
- Location: Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center: 3515 McClure Ave PGH PA 15212
- Time: 12PM-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at the Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center (HAL) Open House! Your rangers will have activities available for all ages and will be hosting sign-ups for the Northside Explorer’s Program!
5/13 World Migratory Bird Day
- Location: Frick Environmental Center: 2005 Beechwood Blvd PGH PA 15217
- Time: 8AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for a morning full of “Bird-Centric” activities! Activities include bird banding, bird walks, and crafts for children! Crafts start at 9AM!
5/15 Frick Park Conservation Crew
- Location: Frick Park (exact location determined after registration)
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join your Frick Park Rangers working around Frick Park to complete varying conservation tasks. Tasks can include invasive species management, mulching, and/or tree planting! Advance registration is required to Ranger Chris at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov
- Learn More: Frick Park Conservation Crew Flyer
5/16 Northside Explorers (Every Tuesday in May)
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park (Gus & Yai Yai's)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons for programming focused on Allegheny Commons Park & Nature. Afterwards you can stop by the one and only Gus & Yai Yai's for the amazing iceball.
- More Info: Northside Explorers Flyer
- Learn More: lauren.smith@pittsburghpa.gov
5/16 Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and learn how to plant a Kentucky Coffee Tree! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
5/17 The Importance & Benefits of Pollinators
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 1:30PM-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at Mellon Park and learn about the important role of pollinators! This event will be hosted on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month until National Pollinator Week (June 19th-25th).
- Learn More: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
5/17 Walk with Councilwomen Barb Warwick
- Location: Frick Environmental Center: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 4:45PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Council District 5’s Councilwomen Barb Warwick. The hike will be approximately a mile and a half. The end of the hike will be coupled with free lemonade. Advance registration is required.
- Learn More: Barb Warwick Walk
- Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frick-park-walk-with-councilwomen-barb-warwick-tickets-619915282297
5/18 The Importance & Benefits of Pollinators
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 1:30PM-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at Mellon Park and learn about the important role of pollinators! This event will be hosted on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month until National Pollinator Week (June 19th-25th).
- Learn More: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
5/20 Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
- Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30 am to pick up litter in the park. Gloves, buckets, picker and bags are provided. Email Ranger Nancy if you are interested: Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov
5/23 Northside Explorers (Every Tuesday in May)
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park (Gus & Yai Yai's)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons for programming focused on Allegheny Commons Park & Nature. Afterwards you can stop by the one and only Gus & Yai Yai's for the amazing iceball.
- More Info: Northside Explorers Flyer
- Learn More: lauren.smith@pittsburghpa.gov
5/23 Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and learn how to plant a Kentucky Coffee Tree! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
5/23 Morningside Healthy Active Living Center Open House
- Location: Morningside Healthy Active Living Center: 1802 Jancey Street PGH, PA 15206
- Time: 10AM-2PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at the Morningside Healthy Active Living Center (HAL) Open House! Your rangers will have activities available for all ages.
5/24 Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center Open House
- Location: Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center: 122 Virginia Ave. PGH, PA 15211
- Time: 3PM-6PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at the Mount Washington Healthy Active Living Center (HAL) Open House! Your rangers will have activities available for all ages.
5/25 Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
5/30 Northside Explorers (Every Tuesday in May)
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park (Gus & Yai Yai's)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons for programming focused on Allegheny Commons Park & Nature. Afterwards you can stop by the one and only Gus & Yai Yai's for the amazing iceball.
- More Info: Northside Explorers Flyer
- Learn More: lauren.smith@pittsburghpa.gov

APRIL

4/1: Pittsburgh Park’s Conservancy Earth Month
- Location: Westinghouse Park: 7051 Thomas Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Time: 12PM-3PM
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at PPC’s first Earth Month Event at Westinghouse Park! Your rangers will be hosting activities for the whole family to enjoy!
- Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/earthmonth/
4/8: Pittsburgh Park’s Conservancy Earth Month
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park
- Time: 11:30AM-2:30PM
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at PPC’s second Earth Month Event at Allegheny Commons Park! Your rangers will be hosting activities for the whole family to enjoy!
- Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/earthmonth/

4/12: Southside Healthy Active Living Center Park Ranger Presentation
- Location: Southside HAL: 49 S 12th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Time: 11AM
- Details: Come learn about the responsibilities of your PGH Park Rangers! This presentation will last about 20 minutes with time for questions and the opportunity to make your own Pinecone Bird Feeder!
4/15: Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center: 1 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am
- Details: Join volunteers to pick up litter in various parts of Riverview Park. Advance RSVP to Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov is required to ensure adequate supplies will be available. Supplies are provided including gloves, bags, buckets, and pickers.

4/15: Pittsburgh Park’s Conservancy Earth Month
- Location: McKinley Park
- Time: 12PM-3PM
- Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at PPC’s third Earth Month Event at McKinley Park! Your rangers will be hosting activities for the whole family to enjoy!
- Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/earthmonth/

4/15: Frick Park Playground Meetup
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH PA 15217
- Time: 12:30PM-2:30PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at Blue Slide Playground for a quick, free, activity for all ages! No registration is required.
4/17 Frick Park Conservation Crew
- Location: Frick Park (exact location determined after registration)
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join your Frick Park Rangers working around Frick Park to complete varying conservation tasks. Tasks can include invasive species management, mulching, and/or tree planting! Advance registration is required to Ranger Chris at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov
4/18: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your Frick Park Rangers kick off the Tabling Tuesday season with some Park Jeopardy! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
4/20: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
4/22: Schenley Park Clean-Up
- Location: Schenley Park Visitor Center: 101 Panther Hollow Rd. PGH, PA 15213
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Join your Schenley Park Rangers for a self-guided litter clean-up. This event is in conjunction with Tree PGH’s Tree Giveaway, but open to the general public. No advance registration is required.
4/25: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join your Frick Park Rangers kick off the Tabling Tuesday season with some Park Jeopardy! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
4/27: Tabling Thursday
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy! Tabling Thursday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Thursdays will occur at the Farmhouse Playground and the second and fourth Thursdays occurring at the Super Playground.
4/27: Arbor Day Tree Care & Planting Event
- Location: Frick Park (exact location given upon registration)
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Come join your Park Rangers care for a restoration site by weeding, mulching, and planting 10 new trees in Frick Park. Space is limited therefore registration is required to Ranger Erica at erica.heide@pittsburghpa.gov (or 412-518-0280)
4/29: Trash Cleanup
- Location: Carnegie Lake: 7204-7214 Lake Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM (Subject To Change)
- Details: Come join the Pittsburgh Park Rangers to cleanup Highland Park! Advance RSVP to Bram.Peart@pittsburghpa.gov is required to ensure adequate supplies will be available. Supplies are provided including gloves, bags, buckets, and pickers.
4/29: Arbor Day with Friends of Mellon Park
- Location: Mellon Park Wall Garden: 1036 Beechwood Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 11AM-2PM
- Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at The Friend’s of Mellon Park annual Arbor Day Celebration. This celebration will be full of “tree-centric” activities. This event is rain or shine. No registration is required.
4/30: Small Park Series
- Location: Wightman Park: 5612 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park rangers for quick, free, kid activities throughout the year in your smaller neighborhood parks! Activities are adaptable for all ages.

MARCH

3/18 Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center: 1 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh Pa 15212
- Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM
- Details: Join volunteers to pick up litter in various parts of Riverview Park. Advance RSVP to Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov is required to ensure adequate supplies will be available. Supplies are provided including gloves, bags, buckets, and pickers.

3/20: Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center Park Ranger Presentation
- Location: Brighton Heights HAL: 3515 McClure Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Time: 1PM
- Details: Come learn about the responsibilities of your PGH Park Rangers! This presentation will last about 20 minutes with time for questions and the opportunity to make your own Pinecone Bird Feeder!
3/24: Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center Park Ranger Presentation
- Location: Sheraden HAL: 720 Sherwood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15204
- Time: 11AM
- Details: Come learn about the responsibilities of your PGH Park Rangers! This presentation will last about 20 minutes with time for questions and the opportunity to make your own Pinecone Bird Feeder!
3/25: Small Park Series
- Location: Wightman Park: 5612 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park rangers for quick, free, kid activities throughout the year in your smaller neighborhood parks! Activities are adaptable for all ages.
3/29: Morningside Healthy Active Living Center Park Ranger Presentation
- Location: Morningside HAL: 1802 Jancey Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:30AM
- Details: Come learn about the responsibilities of your PGH Park Rangers! This presentation will last about 20 minutes with time for questions and the opportunity to make your own Pinecone Bird Feeder!

JUNE

6/1: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
6/6: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and plant a greenhouse in a glove! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
6/8: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
6/13: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and plant a greenhouse in a glove! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
6/15: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
6/17: Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
- Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30 am to pick up litter in the park. Gloves, buckets, picker and bags are provided. Email Ranger Nancy if you are interested: Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov
6/19 Frick Park Conservation Crew
- Location: Frick Park (exact location determined after registration)
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join your Frick Park Rangers working around Frick Park to complete varying conservation tasks. Tasks can include invasive species management, mulching, and/or tree planting! Advance registration is required to Ranger Chris at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov
- Learn More: Frick Park Conservation Crew Flyer
6/20: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and plant a greenhouse in a glove! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
6/21: The Importance & Benefits of Pollinators
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 1:30PM-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at Mellon Park and learn about the important role of pollinators! This event will be hosted on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month until National Pollinator Week (June 19th-25th).
- Learn More: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
6/22: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
6/22: The Importance & Benefits of Pollinators
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 1:30PM-4PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers at Mellon Park and learn about the important role of pollinators! This event will be hosted on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month until National Pollinator Week (June 19th-25th).
- Learn More: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
6/27: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers and plant a greenhouse in a glove! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occurring at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Learn More: Tabling Tuesday 2023 Flyer
6/29: Tabling Thursday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Learn More: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer

JULY

7/6: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
7/7: Northside Farmers Market with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
- Time: 3PM-7PM
- Details: Come Join your PGH Park Rangers and their Northside Explorer’s Program for a quick fun kids activity while shopping at the Northside Farmer’s Markets!
7/7: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
7/10: Small Park Series: Wightman Park
- Location: 5612 Solway Street PGH, 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Chris at Wightman Park every second Monday of the month from 4:30PM-6:00PM for a free kid activity!
7/11: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers for a quick Art Break! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays will occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground!
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer

7/13: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
7/14: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
7/15: Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
- Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30AM join Ranger Nancy to pick up litter around Riverview park. Gloves, buckets, pickers, and bags are provided. Email Ranger Nancy if you are interested: Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov
7/15 Guided Nature Hike
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Details: Join Ranger Merna for a 2 hour long nature hike around Riverview Park. We will be stopping along the way to discuss the plants, trees, birds, bugs, and more that we might see along the way! These stops will add up to be about half of the allotted time, with the other half hiking. Participants will also learn how to use identification apps and other tools for learning more about the nature around them. This will be a moderate hike, but be aware the trails in Riverview are sometimes steep. We will take our time at a leisurely pace. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are recommended.
- Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-nature-hike-tickets-665268986447?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Flyer: Guided Nature Hike Flyer
7/17: Frick Park Conservation Crew
- Location: Frick Park, RSVP to receive exact meeting location
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join the Frick Park Rangers for monthly conservation tasks around Frick Park! Reservations to Ranger Chris are required. Email Ranger Chris to reserve your spot, join the mailing list, and learn about this month’s task at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov
- Learn More: Frick Park Conservation Crew Flyer
7/18: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers for a quick Art Break! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer

7/19: Exploring Nature
- Location: Beechview Healthy Active Living Center (Beechview)
- Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Marya at the Beechview Healthy Active Living Center to explore things that you may find in our City Parks!
- Learn More: https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/senior-centers
7/19: Knot Tying with Ranger Grady
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave
- Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Grady at Mellon Park Playground and learn the basics of knot tying!
- Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots
7/20: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
7/21: Northside Farmers Market with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
- Time: 3PM-7PM
- Details: Come Join your PGH Park Rangers and their Northside Explorer’s Program for a quick fun kids activity while shopping at the Northside Farmer’s Markets!
7/21: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
7/25: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers for a quick Art Break! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer
7/27: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
7/27: Knot Tying with Ranger Grady
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave
- Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Grady at Mellon Park Playground and learn the basics of knot tying!
- Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots
7/28 Skins and Skulls Guided Hike
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
- Details: Come learn about 3 furry mammals that can be found right here in Pittsburgh Parks! This will be a one-hour hike with 3 ten-minute stops. At each stop we will learn about an animal native to Western Pennsylvania and participants will get to pet animal hides. The hike will be a moderate trail with elevation change that we will take at a leisurely pace. Closed toed shoes and water bottles recommended.
- Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skins-and-skulls-guided-hike-tickets-665290821757?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Flyer: Skins and Skulls Guided Hike Flyer
7/28: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
7/29: Goat Fest
- Location: 2000 Julia Street, PGH 15210
- Time: 12PM-4PM
- Details: Goat Fest is a celebration of South Side Park focused on our favorite invasive eating friends, GOATS! Join your PGH Park Rangers for free goat craft and get a chance to meet your friends at Allegheny Goatscape!
- More Information: https://www.southsidechamber.org/calendar/2023/7/29/goat-fest-2023

AUGUST

8/1: National Night Out with your Frick Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-7:30PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers for a night of activities and partnership with Pittsburgh Public Safety. There will be scavenger hunts, crafts, free popsicles, and public safety vehicles to check out! We will also be joined by other organizations including Councilmember Warwick’s office, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and more!
- Flyer: National Night Out Flyer 2023
8/3: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
8/4: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
8/05 Life Cycles Hike for Reggae at Riverview
- Location: Valley Refuge Shelter in Riverview Park
- Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
- Details: Before the bands start at the Reggae at Riverview fest, Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be hosting a guided hike for kids on the trails near the fest. We will be stopping to learn about the life cycles of different creatures that can be found right here in Pittsburgh Parks! This activity should take about 40 minutes and is open to everyone! There is a steep trail for a short distance, but it's an otherwise easy hike with much more stopping and learning than walking. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are recommended. We can do a second hike for late comers if desired.
- Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-cycles-hike-for-reggae-at-riverview-tickets-680123265997?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Flyer: Life Cycles Hike for Reggae 2023 Flyer
8/8: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers to make Coffee Filter Butterflies! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer
8/10: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
8/11: Northside Farmers Market with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
- Time: 3PM-7PM
- Details: Come Join your PGH Park Rangers and their Northside Explorer’s Program for a quick fun kids activity while shopping at the Northside Farmer’s
8/11: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
8/14: Small Park Series: Wightman Park
- Location: 5612 Solway Street PGH, 15217
- Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Chris at Wightman Park every second Monday of the month from 4:30PM-6:00PM for free kid activities!
- Markets!
8/15: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers to make Coffee Filter Butterflies! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer
8/17: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
8/17: Knot Tying with Ranger Grady
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave
- Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Grady at Mellon Park Playground and learn the basics of knot tying!
- Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots
8/18: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
8/19: Riverview Litter Pickers
- Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
- Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
- Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30AM join Ranger Nancy to pick up litter in the park. Gloves, buckets, pickers and bags are provided. Email Ranger Nancy if you are interested: Nancy.Schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov
8/21: Frick Park Conservation Crew
- Location: Frick Park, RSVP to receive exact meeting location
- Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Details: Join the Frick Park Rangers for monthly conservation tasks around Frick Park! Reservations to Ranger Chris are required. Email Ranger Chris to reserve your spot, join the mailing list, and learn about this month’s task at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov
- Learn More: Frick Park Conservation Crew Flyer
8/22: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers to make Coffee Filter Butterflies! Tabling Tuesday will occur every week with quick, free, activities for all ages. Each first and third Tuesdays will occur at Blue Slide Playground and the second and fourth Tuesdays occur at Forbes & Braddock Playground.
- Flyer: Tabling Tueday 2023 Flyer
8/24: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer
8/24: Knot Tying with Ranger Grady
- Location: Mellon Park Playground: 6601 Fifth Ave
- Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM
- Details: Come join Ranger Grady at Mellon Park Playground and learn the basics of knot tying!
- Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots
8/25: Northside Farmers Market with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
- Time: 3PM-7PM
- Details: Come Join your PGH Park Rangers and their Northside Explorer’s Program for a quick fun kids activity while shopping at the Northside Farmer’s Markets!
8/25: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police
- Location: Schenley Plaza: 4100 Forbes Ave. PGH 15213
- Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers and Officer Shifren for Chess each Friday in Schenley Plaza. This event is open to the public including all ages, abilities, and skill levels! This event does not require previous registration and is rain or shine!
8/30 Full Moon Hike and Observatory Moon Viewing
- Location: Allegheny Observatory
- Time: 9 PM - 11 PM
- Details: See the park from a whole different perspective on this hike through the forests of Riverview Park under the moonlight, with Park Rangers guiding the way. Flashlights will be on hand if absolutely needed, but the goal is to use nothing but the moonlight, and to learn about our surroundings, the forest, and the night sky. The hike will last about an hour. We will loop back to the Allegheny Observatory where participants will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and view the moon! *This is a weather dependent event!!!**
- Flyer: Full Moon Hike 2023 Flyer
8/31: Tabling Thursday with your PGH Park Rangers
- Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
- Flyer: Tabling Thursday 2023 Flyer

SEPTEMBER

9/5: Tabling Tuesday with Your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground: 2005 Beechwood Blvd. PGH, PA 15217
Time: 4:30PM-6PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers to make a pinecone birdfeeder! This will be the FINAL Tabing Tuesday for the Blue Slide Playground in our 2023 Tabling Tuesday Series!
Flyer: Tabling Tuesday Flyer

9/5: Table Top Tuesdays

Location: Schenley Park Plaza
Time: 11:00am- 2:00 pm
Details: Come join your Schenley Park Rangers for lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday in September and October! No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Thanks to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy!
Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/event/table-top-tuesday-board-games-2/2023-08-29/

9/6: Tabling Wednesdays with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Allegheny Commons Northeast Fountain
Time: 11AM-1PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons each Wednesday for a fun, free activity!
Flyer: Tabling Wednesdays Flyer

9/7: Tabling Thursday with your Highland Park Rangers

Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
Flyer: Tabling Thursday Flyer

9/7: Mushroom Hike

Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
Time: 11 pm - 12:30 pm
Details: Join Park rangers on a mile long hike led by a local mushroom afficionado. Let's see what we can growing in the park now and learn what to look for when hunting on your own.
Register by Email: Nancy.schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov

9/8: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police

Location: Schenley Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 3:00PM-6:00Pm
Details: Chess players, whether new or experienced, can meet Fridays at Schenley Plaza, 3-6 PM, for friendly games at all levels of play. Community Engagement Officer Dave Shifren and Park Ranger Supervisor Jon Furman will be happy to teach newbies the fundamentals.

9/9: Riverview Park Day

Location: Riverview Park
Time: 1 to 4 PM
Details: Bike races, tours, adventure hikes, kids activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
Register here: https://pittsburghparks.org/rp-day/

9/11: Urban Birding Outing with Pittsburgh Park’s Conservancy & PGH Park Rangers

Location: Riverview Park Chapel Shelter (366 Riverview Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15214)
Time: 8AM-9:30AM
Details: Join Naturalist Stephen Bucklin with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Pittsburgh Park Rangers to learn about Urban Birding. This hike will be easy pace and binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.
Register Here: https://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/Ticketing;jsessionid=00000000.app20121b?view=Tickets&id=106786&NONCE_TOKEN=F1546C46051A48C6E63767694D68AF70

9/12: Tabletop Tuesdays

Location: Schenley Park Plaza
Time: 11:00am- 2:00 pm
Details: Come join your Schenley Park Rangers for lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday in September and October! No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Thanks to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy!
Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/event/table-top-tuesday-board-games-2/2023-08-29/

9/12: Tabling Tuesday with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Frick Park, Forbes & Braddock Playground: (nearest street address) 607 S Braddock Ave. PGH, PA 15221
Time: 4:30PM-6PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers to make Pinecone Bird Feeders! This will be the FINAL Tabling Tuesday of the 2023 Season!
Flyer: Tabling Tuesday Flyer

9/12: Goat Meet and Greet

Location: Junction Hollow
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Details: Come down to Junction Hollow in Schenley Park to meet the goats that will be working in our park! Your Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be there as well to offer a goat activity for the kids!
Learn More: https://www.alleghenygoatscape.org/projects

9/13: Tabling Wednesdays with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Allegheny Commons Northeast Fountain
Time: 11AM-1PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons each Wednesday for a fun, free activity!
Flyer: Tabling Wednesdays Flyer

9/14: Tabling Thursday with your Highland Park Rangers

Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
Flyer: Tabling Thursday Flyer

9/15: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police

Location: Schenley Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 3:00PM-6:00Pm
Details: Chess players, whether new or experienced, can meet Fridays at Schenley Plaza, 3-6 PM, for friendly games at all levels of play. Community Engagement Officer Dave Shifren and Park Ranger Supervisor Jon Furman will be happy to teach newbies the fundamentals.

9/16: Riverview Litter Pickers

Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
Time: 8:30 am = 10:30 am
Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30 am to pick up litter in the park. Gloves, buckets, picker and bags are provided. Meet at the Riverview Park Visitor Center
Register by Email: Nancy.schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov

9/16: 10th Annual South Side Neighborhood Street Party with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: 81 South 13th Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Details: Come Join your PGH Park Rangers to learn about some of our native animal species while enjoying great music, food, family-friendly activities and more!

9/18: Frick Park Conservation Crew

Location: Frick Park, RSVP to receive exact meeting location
Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
Details: Join the Frick Park Rangers for monthly conservation tasks around Frick Park! Reservations to Ranger Chris are required. Email Ranger Chris to reserve your spot, join the mailing list, and learn about this month’s task at: Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov

9/19: Tabletop Tuesdays

Location: Schenley Park Plaza
Time: 11:00am- 2:00 pm
Details: Come join your Schenley Park Rangers for lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday in September and October! No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Thanks to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy!
Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/event/table-top-tuesday-board-games-2/2023-08-29/

9/19: Southside Healthy Active Living Center Urban Birding Presentation

Location: Southside HALC (12th & Bingham Streets PGH PA 15203)
Time: 1-2:30PM
Details: Join Ranger Erica as she introduces some common birds you may find around the Pittsburgh Area! Participants will learn local birds, listen to common calls, be introduced to helpful apps to assist with birding, and familiarize themselves with proper binocular use! All are welcome to attend!

9/20: Tabling Wednesdays with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Allegheny Commons Northeast Fountain
Time: 11AM-1PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons each Wednesday for a fun, free activity!
Flyer: Tabling Wednesdays Flyer

9/20: Knot Basics with Ranger Grady

Location: Schenley Park Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 1:30PM-4PM
Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at Schenley Park and learn about the eight most basic knots and the fundamental principles of knot tying.
Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots

9/21: Tabling Thursday with your Highland Park Rangers

Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
Flyer: Tabling Thursday Flyer

9/22: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police

Location: Schenley Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 3:00PM-6:00Pm
Details: Chess players, whether new or experienced, can meet Fridays at Schenley Plaza, 3-6 PM, for friendly games at all levels of play. Community Engagement Officer Dave Shifren and Park Ranger Supervisor Jon Furman will be happy to teach newbies the fundamentals.

9/23: Guided Nature Hike

Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center (1 Riverview Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15214)
Time: 12PM-2PM
Details: This will be a 2 hour nature hike led by Pittsburgh Park Rangers. We will be stopping along the way to discuss the plants, trees, birds, bugs, and more that we might see along the way! These stops will add up to be about half of the allotted time, with the other half hiking. Participants will also learn how to use identification apps and other tools for learning more about the nature around them. This will be a moderate hike, but be aware the trails in Riverview are sometimes steep. We will take our time at a leisurely pace. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are recommended.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-nature-hike-tickets-700343605577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Flyer: Guided Nature Hike Flyer

9/23: Garbage Olympics

Location: Frick Park, Nine Mile Run Trail
Time: 9AM-11AM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers for the annual City-Wide Garbage Olympics. Olympians will be tackling the garbage along Nine Mile Run Stream and competing against teams throughout Pittsburgh for numerous awards including “most trash cleaned up.” An optional after party Threadbare Cider will happen from 12-2PM.
To Register: Email Ranger Chris (Christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) or Text/Call 412-529-9664

9/25: Small Park Series: Wightman Park

Location: 5612 Solway Street PGH, 15217
Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
Details: Come join Ranger Chris at Wightman Park from 4:30PM-6:00PM for free kid activities! This month we will be making binoculars and hosting a bird scavenger hunt!

9/26: Tabletop Tuesdays

Location: Schenley Park Plaza
Time: 11:00am- 2:00 pm
Details: Come join your Schenley Park Rangers for lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday in September and October! No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Thanks to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy!
Learn More: https://pittsburghparks.org/event/table-top-tuesday-board-games-2/2023-08-29/

9/26: Goat Meet and Greet

Location: Highland Park (near the Off Leash Exercise Area)
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Details: Come visit your PGH Park Rangers and Allegheny Goatscape at Highland Park to meet the hardworking goat herd! We will be near the goat enclosure, closest to the off-leash exercise area. Your Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be there as well to offer a goat activity for the kids!
Learn More: https://www.alleghenygoatscape.org/projects

9/27: Knot Basics with Ranger Grady

Location: Schenley Park Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 1:30PM-4PM
Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at Schenley Park and learn about the eight most basic knots and the fundamental principles of knot tying.
Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots

9/27: Tabling Wednesdays with your PGH Park Rangers

Location: Allegheny Commons Northeast Fountain
Time: 11AM-1PM
Details: Come join your PGH Park Rangers in Allegheny Commons each Wednesday for a fun, free activity!
Flyer: Tabling Wednesdays Flyer

9/28: Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center Urban Birding Presentation

Location: Brighton Heights HALC (3515 McClure Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15212)
Time: 11AM-12:30PM
Details: Join Ranger Erica as she introduces some common birds you may find around the Pittsburgh Area! Participants will learn local birds, listen to common calls, be introduced to helpful apps to assist with birding, and familiarize themselves with proper binocular use! All are welcome to attend!

9/29: Chess with PGH Park Rangers & PGH Police

Location: Schenley Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 3:00PM-6:00Pm
Details: Chess players, whether new or experienced, can meet Fridays at Schenley Plaza, 3-6 PM, for friendly games at all levels of play. Community Engagement Officer Dave Shifren and Park Ranger Supervisor Jon Furman will be happy to teach newbies the fundamentals.

9/29: Full Moon Hike and Observatory Moon Viewing

Location: Allegheny Observatory
Time: 9 PM - 11 PM
Details: See the park from a whole different perspective on this hike through the forests of Riverview Park under the moonlight, with Park Rangers guiding the way. Flashlights will be on hand if absolutely needed, but the goal is to use nothing but the moonlight, and to learn about our surroundings, the forest, and the night sky. The hike will last about an hour. We will loop back to the Allegheny Observatory where participants will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and view the moon!
*This is a weather dependent event!!!**
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-hike-and-observatory-moon-viewing-tickets-700360405827?aff=oddtdtcreator
Flyer: Full Moon Hike Flyer

OCTOBER

10/3: Mount Washington’s Healthy Active Living Center Urban Birding Presentation

Location: Mount Washington HALC (122 Virginia Ave. Pittsburgh 15211)
Time: 12:30PM-2PM
Details: Join Ranger Erica as she introduces some common birds you may find around the Pittsburgh Area! Participants will learn local birds, listen to common calls, be introduced to helpful apps to assist with birding, and familiarize themselves with proper binocular use! All are welcome to attend!

10/5: Tabling Thursday with your Highland Park Rangers

Location: Super Playground: 178-182 Reservoir Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
Flyer: Tabling Thursday Flyer

10/11: Beechview Healthy Active Living Center Urban Birding Presentation

Location: Beechview HALC (1555 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15216)
Time: 12PM-1:30PM
Details: Join Ranger Erica as she introduces some common birds you may find around the Pittsburgh Area! Participants will learn local birds, listen to common calls, be introduced to helpful apps to assist with birding, and familiarize themselves with proper binocular use! All are welcome to attend!

10/19: Tabling Thursday with your Highland Park Rangers

Location: Farmhouse Playground: 1340 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Details: Fun, free activities for all ages to enjoy!
Flyer: Tabling Thursday Flyer

10/20: Knot Basics with Ranger Grady

Location: Schenley Park Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 1:30PM-4PM
Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at Schenley Park and learn about the eight most basic knots and the fundamental principles of knot tying.
Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots

10/21: Track & Treat

Location: Bud Harris Cycling Track: 1401 Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM (Subject to change)
Details: Join CitiParks for this FREE healthy lifestyle event that’s fun for the entire family with a Halloween theme! Children and families are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes, bring their own bikes or borrow one of ours! Cycle around the Bud Harris Cycling Track; stopping along the way to learn bike etiquette & safety and have fun decorating their bikes. Children can enjoy Halloween and seasonal games and crafts, as well as the Pittsburgh Puppet Works Halloween shows and the Dr. Sparks Science Show! Bubble fun, balloons and face painting are just a few of the stops along the Track with music, refreshments and life-sized, hand-painted seasonal decor!

10/21: Riverview Litter Pickers

Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center
Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Details: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 – 10:30 am to pick up litter in the park. Gloves, buckets, picker and bags are provided. Meet at the Riverview Park Visitor Center
Register by Email: Nancy.schaefer@pittsburghpa.gov

10/27: Knot Basics with Ranger Grady

Location: Schenley Park Plaza (4100 Forbes Ave. PGH PA 15213)
Time: 1:30PM-4PM
Details: Come join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers at Schenley Park and learn about the eight most basic knots and the fundamental principles of knot tying.
Learn More: https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots

Mission:

Pittsburgh Park Rangers work year-round as liaisons between the public and the City of Pittsburgh to advocate and promote City Parks. Park Rangers are responsible for park related ordinance enforcement, educational programming and oversight of all Pittsburgh City Parks. Through daily patrols, continual safety education, and emergency response assistance they ensure safety for all park patrons.

Park Presence:

Pittsburgh Park Rangers have jurisdiction over all Pittsburgh Parks and are actively present in all five regional parks including Emerald View, Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley Parks. Rangers are also present in smaller parks including Allegheny Commons, Market Square, Mellon Park, and Westinghouse Park amongst others.

Rules and Regulations:

Park Rangers are authorized to enforce and issue citations for any violation to park ordinances which can be found under the municipal code section 473 and 633. These rules include but are not limited to:

Park hours are 6AM-11PM unless otherwise noted.
All pets must remain on a leash throughout the park unless in an approved off-leash exercise area (OLEA) site.
Any disfigurement or removal of park amenities is prohibited. This includes natural resources such as lumber, plants, and/or seeds.
All forms of tobacco are prohibited within City Parks. This includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Interfering with any wildlife is prohibited, this includes hunting, trapping, feeding, and/or harvesting.
A Special Events Permit is required for any pavilion rental or large event.
Drones and Model Airplanes are prohibited in City Parks
Grilling is only permitted in designated grilling areas. Campfires are prohibited without a permit.

Additional Questions? Check out the municipal code of ordinances here:

https://library.municode.com/pa/pittsburgh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TITFOURPUPLPR_ARTXIPAPL_CH471JU

Programming:

The Pittsburgh Park Rangers organize numerous educational activities both in parks and classroom settings. Activities include nature related tabling activities, star parties and guided hikes! If you are interested in setting up a Park Ranger sponsored program feel free to send us an e-mail!

Take the first step in your journey towards becoming an official Junior Park Ranger! Complete the Junior Park Ranger Adventure Guide (15mb) and exchange it for a badge at any Park Ranger event throughout the year.

Click here for the Pittsburgh Park Rangers “Nature at Home!” workbook. This packet is full of free activities for kids and families including coloring, puzzles, nature pages, and even a Build-Your-Own Park activity!

Get in Touch!

Have a question or concern regarding your local park? Or want to set up a program? Send us an email. Include which park you are interested in and a ranger will get back to you!
Parkrangers@pittsburghpa.gov