Allegheny County Parks Foundation

The mission of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation is to help improve, conserve, maintain, protect, preserve and restore Allegheny County parks.

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We have a monthly newsletter that is sent out on the first Wednesday of each month and is full of project updates, exclusive event details, news and more! Sign up to stay informed and connected with us! https://t.co/4oUH8qPAA0

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We are thrilled to share that we've been awarded $10.6 million from @PennsylvaniaDEP to restore abandoned mine lands in Settlers Cabin Park, improve water quality in Pinkertons Run & create a new connection to the Panhandle Trail with @Allegheny_Co
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📬 Our June newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and ways we're improving, conserving and restoring your nine Allegheny County Parks. Read it now: https://t.co/Pl95lv7XfJ

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Today we teamed up with @FedEx volunteers to plant 25 native redbud trees at Settlers Cabin Park as part of our Entrance Enhancements project! This small but mighty crew made the east entrance more welcoming, sustainable & better equipped to manage stormwater runoff. #ThankYou

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For generations, the North Park Observation Tower has been part of family celebrations and traditions. As we move closer to restoring this treasured landmark, we’re reflecting both on the memories it holds and the new ones still waiting to be made! 💚
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At Saturday’s Park ’til Dark Tree Planting, 17 amazing volunteers dedicated their afternoon to improving South Park! 🌳 Together, we planted 100 trees to repair a canopy gap in the woods above the cottage! Thank you @peoplesnatgas for sponsoring this important effort. 💚

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We’re continuing to enhance the entrance to Settlers Cabin Park! 🌿This April, trees were planted along Ridge Road and replacements were installed at last year’s west entrance planting to ensure long-term success. Thank you @FedEx for funding this impactful work! 🌳

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Help Us Bring Back the View! North Park’s historic Observation Tower is nearly funded — and we need your help to reopen it! Be part of bringing it back. Make your gift today: https://t.co/0zdvKPpbhu

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We want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our Earth Month campaign. Together, we raised $23,810, surpassing our $20,000 goal and doubling your impact thanks to a matching gift from @GiantEagle 🌍💚
#EarthMonth #ThankYou

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This Earth Month, we’re celebrating a year of impact! 🌍🌿 Read our 2025 Annual Report to see your impact in action and learn more about our work across all nine Allegheny County parks! https://t.co/WgHQzufhXJ

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We’re excited to announce a new Landscape Enhancement Project at Deer Lakes Park! Thanks to generous support from the @eqtfoundation this work will help keep Deer Lakes Park beautiful, welcoming and resilient for years to come.
Learn more: https://t.co/HvMvHdUXCU

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Happy Black History Month! If you are looking for ways to learn, connect and grow in your personal journey we encourage you to check out Visit Pittsburgh's post on all the ways we can intentionally celebrate Black History Month. https://t.co/A8egxy4GK1

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The North Park Observation Tower gave visitors who climbed its 154-step spiral staircase a stunning 360-degree view of North Park. Thanks to a $500,000 grant we were just awarded from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, this beloved landmark is one step closer to reopening!

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New year, more time in your county parks! 🌳Catch up on events, projects and news in our January newsletter: https://t.co/2iLih5w87a

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The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is looking for an Administrative Manager to join our collaborative team and help improve, conserve and restore your nine Allegheny County parks.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/MtVOhZ2fRa

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Our parks are better because of our volunteers! 🌳💚 Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy in the parks in 2025. Check out our December blog post to learn more about the impact you made and why it matters. https://t.co/h9qe3UYMSv

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The North Park Ecological Assessment and Action Plan is officially underway! 🎉

🌷Spring 2026: Documenting spring ephemerals
🌱 Through Fall 2026: Field data collection
💚 June 2027: Final report

Stay Tuned & Learn More: https://t.co/V4u7OkS2ZS

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❄️ Our December newsletter is here! Catch up on all the happenings in your parks this past month: https://t.co/eVfp6FCvRI

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Because of you, we made an incredible impact this #GivingTuesday in support of your nine Allegheny County Parks by raising $38,375! 💚

Thank you for being our people for the parks. Your commitment helps ensure these spaces continue to care for all of us.

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#GivingTuesday is here! Join us on this global day of giving and make 3x the impact on your county parks thanks to a generous 2:1 march provided by Parks Foundation supporters.
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This Thanksgiving season we’re reflecting on the many reasons our team is grateful for our work in the Allegheny County Parks. From peaceful trails to community connections our staff shared what inspires them in their work every day.💚Read our reflections: https://t.co/mEGb8nzzdS