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We are lucky in the South Hills of Pittsburgh to have so many great playgrounds and parks to explore. From swings to slides, to climbing walls and water features, Pittsburgh's parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, are a great place to meet old friends (and make new friends!), and they're FREE!
I often get asked what our favorite playgrounds are, and you can find my family's picks for our top five playgrounds and parks to visit in the South Hills HERE. Below you will find many parks located within the South Hills of Pittsburgh. In our MacKID South Hills Playgrounds & Parks Guide, we make it our mission to visit as many Pittsburgh parks in the South Hills as we can to share with our readers our personal experience at each as well as any details that might help you make the decision if that's a park you'd like to take your family to. If you head to any of these parks and share any photos or videos on social media, use #pghmackid for a chance to be featured in our stories or even an upcoming article!
Able Long Playground
801 Coast Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Sponsored Allegheny County Parks
The Allegheny County Parks offer a variety of year-round recreational activities including golf, fishing, swimming, kayaking, skiing, youth sports, and much more. Each of the nine parks has something unique and exciting waiting to be explored! Learn about what activities and programming is going on in a park near you below.
Allegheny County, PA Read More
Arlington Playground & Spray Park
Arlington Playground is a 3.8-acre neighborhood park that was acquired by the City of Pittsburgh that features a playground, spray park, basketball court, and baseball field.
1523 Fernleaf Street, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Armstrong Park
Armstrong Park is open from 9:00 am until dark every day and is handicapped-accessible.The Park is available for rental, along with its facilities. Click here for a list of facilities.
Community Park Drive, Baldwin, PA Read More
Banksville Park
1485 Crane Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Black and Gold Park AKA The Bumblebee Park
The Black and Gold Park is located within the heart of South Park, on Corrigan drive, and is handicap accessible. Find additional amenities here.
Corrigan Drive, South Park, PA Read More
Brookline Memorial Park
Brookline Memorial Park is a Pittsburgh Citipark. Find some features you will find at this park and some tips to help you make the most of your visit here!
Carnegie Municipal Park
| ๐น Pitcher Park Memorial Skatepark ๐ฆฎ Dog Park ๐ Playground ๐งบ Three Rentable Park Shelters ๐ธ Rain Garden | ๐ฅ
All-Purpose Field ๐พ Tennis / Pickle Ball Courts ๐ Basketball Court ๐ Hockey Pad |
Casey's Clubhouse
Casey’s Clubhouse located in Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair. This amazing playground by the Township of Upper St. Clair was built on the premise that “Every child deserves the chance to play.” It is packed with state-of-the-art playground equipment ranging from sensory-friendly games, digital challenges, rock walls, various climbing objects, slides, slides, spinning things, and more!
1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair, PA Read More
Chartiers Park
1100 Chartiers Street, Bridgeville, PA Read More
Color Park
1 S 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
The Community & Recreation Center is a 90,000 sq. ft. fitness, aquatics, recreation and community center surrounded by 475 acres of Boyce Mayview Park. The facility has become a personal playground that extends fun and excitement beyond the backyard for families in Upper St. Clair and southern Pittsburgh.
1551 Mayview Rd, Upper St. Clair, PA Read More
Cook School Park
Cook School Park has one pavilion, picnic tables and a playground. You can rent the Pavilion at Cook School Park for a special family or company outing. Or, just come out and spend an afternoon picnicking and enjoying your community parks.
1300 Cook School Road, Bridgeville, PA Read More
Dormont Park AKA the Wooden Park
Public Bathrooms - Picnic Tables - Fenced in - Tire swing - Slides - Play Decks - Climbers
1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Evans Park
Evans Park is located off Triphammer Road in South Park Township. It is a 50-acre site, which contains seven baseball and softball fields, a playground area, two soccer fields and concessions stands.
2700 Triphammer Road, South Park , PA Read More
Greentree Nature Center Playground
1214 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Grove Park
Located on Grove Road, Grove Park is a neighborhood playground providing a swing set, play structures, a pavilion and picnic tables.
2600 Grove Road, South Park Townshio, PA Read More
Hale Park
๐พ Tennis courts๐ Basketball courts๐ Swings, slides, seesaws & merry-go-round
220 Silver Oak Drive, Green Tree, PA Read More
Highland Park
๐ playground/slides/swings๐ basketball courtโ๏ธ covered picnic area
Highland Ave, South Park Township, PA Read More
McKinley Park
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McLaughlin Run Park
| โ๏ธ Pavilions (3) ๐งบ Picnic Tables ๐ Playground ๐น Skateboard Ramp ๐ Volleyball Court | ๐ Basketball Court ๐ Pickleball Courts โน๐ปโ๏ธ Athletic Field ๐ ฟ๏ธ Ample Parking ๐ฝ Restrooms |
Mellon Park
| ๐ Playground โน๐ปโ๏ธ Sports Fields ๐ฆ Spray Park | ๐พ Tennis Bubble ๐จ Arts Programming โฒ๏ธ Historical Gardens |
Moore Park & Pool
| ๐ Playground ๐๐ปโ๏ธ Public Pool โพ๏ธ Ball Fields ๐ Basketball Court | ๐ฝ Restrooms ๐ ฟ๏ธ Ample Parking ๐ฆ Spray Park |
Mt Washington Overlooks
Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Mt. Lebanon Park
Park offering a pool, basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, and hockey rink, plus a playground.
900 Cedar Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
North Strabane Park
North Strabane Park located off of 519 in Canonsburg boasts of a series of playgrounds, plenty of indoor restrooms, giant pavilions to rent and green space.
1929 Route 519, Canonsburg, PA Read More
Parents Guide to Spray Parks and Splash Pads for Kids in the South Hills of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Pleasant Kingdom
Located directly behind the Pleasant Hills Municipal Building in Pleasant Hills, Pleasant Kingdom is a large, wooden park that combines the fun of playground equipment with fantasy play structures that encourage imaginative play.
410 E. Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills, PA Read More
Sponsored Round Hill Park
Encompassing 1,101 acres in Elizabeth Township, Round Hill Park features an exhibition farm with animals that is open every day of year. Other amenities include soccer fields, shelters, a spray park, and walking and bridle trails.
Round Hill Park is open daily, 8:00 am - sunset. Contact information.
651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth, PA Read More
Simmons Park
| ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆ All ages โฟ๏ธ Accessible ๐ ฟ๏ธ Plenty of parking surrounding the playground ๐ Spinners, swings, monkey bars, zip line โ๏ธ Shaded toddler area ๐งบ Shaded eating area ๐ณ Green space | ๐ฆฎ Pet friendly ๐ 2 Basketball courts (lighted) ๐ Sand volleyball court (lighted) ๐พ 2 Tennis courts (lighted) โพ๏ธ 2 Batting cages ๐ถโ๏ธ Walking trail ๐ฝ Restroom facilities |
Sponsored South Park
Encompassing 2,013 acres in Bethel Park and South Park Township, South Park features free concerts on Friday evenings from June-August. Additional amenities include a golf course, ballfields, wave pool, shelters, skate park, trails, nature center, dek hockey rink, and ice rink.
South Park is open daily, dawn-midnight. Contact information.
South Park Children's Playground
The Children's Playground located in South Park is an Allegheny County Park.
2406-2498 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township, PA Read More
South Side Park
2000 Julia Street, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Playgrounds and Parks in the South Hills
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Triangle Park
Triangle Park has a gazebo in the park suitable for wedding photography or a picnic. It is often the location or meeting place for community activities. It’s picturesque and reflective of Bridgeville history — adjacent to the Caboose. You can rent the “Gazebo in the Park” for a special event. A permit is available at the Municipal Office.
431 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Whitewood Park
Located at the corner of Whitewood and Pleasant Streets, this parklet is a playground for local children.
Pleasant Street & Whitewood Street, South Park Township, PA Read More
Williamsburg Park
Park with a playground and picnic tables, as well as facilities for basketball and tennis.
212 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
Wilson Park
Wilson Park is located on Wilson Road. It has two softball fields, a playground area and a concession stand.
Wilson Road, South Park Township, PA Read More
Wiltshire Park
Wiltshire Park is located in Upper St. Clair, right off McMurray Road. The playground at Wiltshire Park in Upper St. Clair was designed for kids ages 5-12 years old but has plenty of qualities that the whole family will love.
McMurray Road & Wiltshire Drive, Upper St. Clair, PA Read More
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