Community Events + Spaces
The Roving Art Cart
Activities are best suited for children ages 5 to 12. Though all children should be supervised, children younger than 5 MUST have a caregiver present while they participate in activities. Tuesdays & Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM at the following Northside locations: July 11 – Troy Hill Spray Park • July 21 – Riverview Park at the Observatory Entrance
CitiParks Spray Parks & Playgrounds with Spray Features
Spray park hours (weather permitting) are open 10 AM to 8 PM Daily • Troy Hill Spray Park 1200 Goettman Street (15212)—Spray Park is located next to the ballfield.
• Marmaduke Playground – Spray Feature 3915 Oswald St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
• Spring Hill Playground – Spray Feature 1308 S Side Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
City of Pittsburgh Farmers Market
Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. on Fridays from 3 – 7 PM Season runs May 26 – November 17, 2023 Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting farmers markets presented by CitiParks. All markets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, while several locations also sell flowers, small gifts and hot prepared foods to go. All markets accept food stamps (SNAP), credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest’s Fresh Access program.
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Outdoor courts are open to the public for use at any time, free of charge, provided no permitted group has a reservation. Private groups wishing to utilize the courts for season use, tournaments, clinics, etc. must apply for a permit.
• Allegheny Commons (West Commons) Park – on West Ohio St., next to Gus & Yiayia’s Ice Ball Stand. 3 tennis courts are available.
• 2 tennis courts available in Manchester Park – at Columbus Ave. and Fulton St. with
• 2 tennis courts available in Riverview Park – behind the Observatory, down from the dog parks.
• 2 pickleball courts available in Allegheny Commons Park – on N Commons Ave at the lower end of Richie McCabe Field.
• 2 pickleball courts available in Fineview Park – at Lanark St. and Fineview Ave.
Citiparks Summer Food Service Program
Available to children up to 18 years old, and those with intellectual disabilities up to 21 years old.For additional information please contact Citiparks Food Programs Office at 412.571.3291. Begins on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Jefferson Rec Center: 605 Rednap St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Senior Community Centers – Healthy Active Living (HAL)
Healthy Lunch is available Monday through Friday at Healthy Active Living Senior Centers.
Register with staff by Noon the day before going to the center. Suggested donation for lunch is $0.50. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/seniors-lunch-program
• Brighton Heights HAL Senior Center – 3515 McClure Ave. (412) 766-4656
• Northview Heights HAL Senior Center – currently closed.
Stars at Riverview Series
Saturdays from 7:00 – 8:30 PM | June 10 – August 26, 2023 | Riverview Park, Observatory Hill | Sponsored by Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) August 5 – Ronni Weiss & Friends • August 12 – Thomas Wendt Quartet • August 19 – Steel City Calypso • August 26 – NASH.V.ILL
Dollar Bank Cinema In The Park
Movies begin at dusk. The free movie series kicks off with a month-long schedule of pop-up movies at a variety of CitiParks locations. Visit pittsburghpa.gov/events/cinema for full schedule. Riverview Park will host movies following the Stars at Riverview Concert Series: August 5 – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) • August 12 – Batman (1989) (PG-13) • August 19 – Back to the Future (PG) • August 26 – Cave Rescue (PG-13)
FREE Yoga in the Park
Join the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy every Saturday from May 27 to August 26 from 10am-11am in Allegheny Commons West, near Brighton & Ridge (across from Gus & Yiayia’s). Experience the bliss of practicing yoga surrounded by nature. Pittsburgh’s best yoga instructors will guide you through a free, all-levels, all-ages yoga event in this beautiful city park. Unwind, find your balance, and connect with the peaceful energy of the trees as you flow through rejuvenating yoga poses.
This is the perfect opportunity to recharge and nurture your well-being. Don’t miss out on this enriching yoga experience in the heart of Pittsburgh. Grab your mat, invite your friends and family, and join us for an uplifting session under the open sky.