SOUTH
BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Whether you love bird watching , biking , or basketball , there is a perfect park to help put some spring back in your step !
IN Bethel Park
Millennium Park Address : 5900 Baptist Road , Bethel Park Contact : bethelpark . net , or 412.831.1328
Get out for a game this spring at this 40-acre park that includes a soccer / lacrosse / multipurpose field , two youth baseball / softball fields , or the adult softball field . There is also a playground for the kids . Visit the website for more information .
Simmons Park Address : 1200 Clifton Road , Bethel Park Contact : bethelpark . net , or 412.831.1328
Do you love beach volleyball but can ’ t afford a tropical vacation ? This 25.5-acre park features a sand volleyball court with a professional net and lighting for play after work ! Also included are hiking trails , baseball fields , a street hockey court , and much , much more . Visit the website for more information .
South Park Address : Buffalo Drive , South Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us , or 412.833.1499
There are no excuses not to get outdoors and enjoy spring when this 2,013-acre park has so much to offer ! There is something for every age group , from a golf course , ball fields , shelters , and a skate park , to trails , nature center , deck hockey rink and more . Later in the season , take advantage of free concerts and a wave pool . Visit the website for a schedule of activities at the park and for more information .
IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall
Brentwood Park Address : 3501 Brownsville Road , Brentwood Contact : brentwoodboro . com , or 412.884.1500
With its swimming pool , walking track , and numerous athletic fields , this park features excellent opportunities for serious exercise , or a fun workout with friends . It also contains lush vegetation and well-maintained facilities , and affords visitors a place to quietly relax without having to venture to the countryside . Visit the website for more information .
Elm Leaf Park Address : Elm Leaf Drive , Baldwin Borough Contact : baldwinborough . org , or 412.882.9600
Did you know that last September construction began to build a whole new play structure , pavilion , and parking area for residents to enjoy ? This park also contains a beautiful pool , horseshoe pits , and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Union Park Address : 4701 Baptist Road , Whitehall Contact : whitehallboro . org , or 412.884.0505
This park ’ s natural beauty steals the show ! Featuring three baseball fields and a walking trail . Check the website for more information .
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