IN Sewickley
Avonworth Community Park
Address: 498 Camp Horne Road, Emsworth
Contact: avonworthcommunitypark.org, or 412.766.1700
With a creek meandering through it, this park is home to five baseball diamonds, a vast
playground known as Kids Kingdom, miles of hiking trails, a basketball court, and the Mayernik
Center, available to rent for events year-round. Summer comes alive between Memorial Day
and Labor Day at the Avonworth Community Park Pool, a public swimming pool complete with
a slide, diving board, baby pool, changing facilities, and a snack bar. The park is a collaborative
effort of the municipalities of Ohio Township, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and
Kilbuck. Visit the website for more information.
Bell Acres Nature Park
Address: Located at the corner of Turkeyfoot Road and
Sevin Road, Bell Acres
Contact: bellacresborough.org, or 412.741.5448
Do you love birdwatching? This 220-acre site is a non-traditional borough park that can be
used for hiking, birdwatching, etc. The park also contains the Bell Acres Trail, which was created
with a joint effort of the Quaker Valley High School Earthforce 2001 Group and Bell Acres
Borough. The trail is a quarter-mile long and ends at the Merriman House foundation. The
Merriman family is believed to be the first settlers in the area. There are no facilities located at
this park. Visit the website for more information.
Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park
Address: 1414 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: glenosborneborough.org, mrrnaturepark.com, or
facebook.com/mrrnaturepark
Like a magical secret garden! This park is a great way for little ones to learn about different
native species of plants, including many wildflowers. Named after noted mystery writer Mary
Roberts Rinehart, the park was once part of Mrs. Rinehart’s estate. Amenities include winding
paths that lead to a community fire pit, picnic tables, flower garden (Pollinator Gardens), a
creek, and an amphitheater. Visit the website for more information.
Ohio Township Community Park
Address: 325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley
Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321
A wonderful park for families! Featuring a nature center, natural amphitheater, soccer and
multipurpose fields, walking/jogging track, handicap trail, open-air pavilion, picnic shelter, and
playground. Visit the website for more information.
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Sewickley Heights Borough Park
Address: Intersection of Fern Hollow Road and
Pink House Road, Sewickley Heights
Contact: sewickleyheightsboro.com, or 412.741.5119
Natural beauty! This park consists of over 1,000 acres of undeveloped fields and woods
that are managed for conservation, education and recreation purposes. Hikers, bikers, and
equestrians are among the visitors who enjoy this wonderful setting, and all appreciate using
it together. Please refer to the trail courtesy sign for a reminder of etiquette regarding different
users. Visit the website for more information.
IN Shaler
Fall Run Park
Address: 187 Fall Run Road, Glenshaw
Contact: shaler.org, or 412.486.9700
One of the best-kept secrets in the area! Take a hike on a mile-long nature trail leading to a
30-ft. waterfall in this 94-acre park. Check out some spring wildflowers along the way, or take a
break and enjoy lunch at picnic shelter. Other amenities include a basketball court, soccer field,
and a playground. Visit the website for more information.
Kiwanis Park
Address: 399 Wetzel Road, Glenshaw
Contact: shaler.org
A convenient community park! Take the whole family to the playground, to play pickleball,
or tennis. Enjoy the ball fields and basketball courts, or lunch at a picnic shelter after a swim at
Crawford Pool later in the season. Visit the website for more information.
Millvale Riverfront Park
Address: 70 River Front Drive, Millvale
Contact: millvalepa.com
Switch up your biking and hiking options this spring! Enjoy the sights along the Allegheny
River on this park’s 1.7-mile trail. Want more of a challenge? This trail provides access to the
North Shore, PNC Park, and Heinz Stadium along the Three Rivers Trail. Other amenities include
a full-service marina, boathouse and a picnic pavilion with breathtaking views of the river. Visit
the website for more information. n
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