Allegheny County Parks SPRING 2015 PROGRAM AND EVENT

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Allegheny County Parks
SPRING 2015
PROGRAM AND
EVENT GUIDE
For some, it may be hard to believe that the Allegheny County
Parks system has been in existence for 88 years. From its creation
with North and South Park, to today’s system which includes nine
parks and more than 12,000 acres, our parks have always been
one of our most important assets.
Parks are not just places that people go to get healthy and stay
fit, although they certainly serve those purposes as well. Simply
walking in the park can reduce your stress and lower your blood
pressure, and parks provide a place for children and families to
connect with nature. Last year, Allegheny County launched an
initiative called Live Well Allegheny which is intended to improve
the health and wellness of county residents. The effort focuses
on more than just physical health – it also includes mental
wellness, personal and community safety, preparedness, efforts
to improve well-being and quality of life, education and health
literacy. While we are working with numerous stakeholders,
partners, municipalities and schools to make this vision a reality,
our parks can be a centerpiece for meeting our goals.
I’m excited to provide you with this seasonal program and event
guide. It includes 19 new programs and events. For the first
time, you will also be able to register for programs online and
pay the registration fee at the same time. Our parks are
extremely important and valuable to our residents and visitors.
We take seriously the commitment to invest in, improve and
protect them, and we look forward to continuing to provide the
amenities that citizens want. We hope the programming and
offerings are of interest to you, and we look forward to your
feedback and comments on our efforts this Spring.
Sincerely,
Rich Fitzgerald
Table of Contents
Boyce Park
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Deer Lakes Park
9
Harrison Hills Park
10
Hartwood Acres Park
11
North Park
13
Round Hill Park
19
Settlers Cabin Park
20
South Park
21
White Oak Park
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Park Contact Info
Boyce Park
724-327-0338
675 Old Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Encompasses 1,096 acres in Monroeville and Plum. Features only downhill skiing and
snowtubing in Allegheny County. Amenities include ballfields, wave pool, trails, skate
park, archery range, shelters and nature center. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call
or visit website for venue hours.
Deer Lakes Park
724-265-3520
1090 Baileys Run Road, Tarentum, PA 15084
Encompasses 1,180 acres in Frazer and West Deer townships. Features include fishing
lakes, observatory, spray park, shelters, disc golf course, playgrounds, multipurpose field,
and walking, hiking and jogging trails. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call or visit
website for venue hours.
Harrison Hills Park
724-295-3570
5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Encompasses 500 acres in Harrison Township. Features include environmental learning
center, shelters, scenic overlook, playgrounds, soccer fields, ponds, birding area, and
walking, hiking and bridle trails. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call or visit website
for venue hours.
Hartwood Acres Park
412-767-9200
200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Encompasses 629 acres in Hampton and Indiana townships. Features free concerts Sunday
evenings, June-August. Amenities include mansion tours, teas, off-leash area, and
cross-country skiing, walking, hiking and bridle trails. Park is open daily, 8:00
a.m.-sunset. Call or visit website for venue hours.
North Park
724-935-1766
Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
Encompasses 3,075 acres in Hampton, McCandless and Pine townships. Features 65-acre
lake with fishing and kayaking. Amenities include golf course, pool, ice rink, ballfields,
nature center, shelters, off-leash areas, dek hockey rink, and trails. Park is open daily,
dawn-midnight. Call or visit website for venue hours.
Round Hill Park
412-384-4701
651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037
Encompasses 1,101 acres in Elizabeth Township. Features exhibition farm with animals
that is open every day of year. Amenities include soccer fields, shelters, spray park, and
walking and bridle trails. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call or visit website for
venue hours.
Settlers Cabin Park
412-787-2750
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale, PA 15071
Encompasses 1,610 acres in Collier, North Fayette and Robinson townships. Features
include historic log cabin, wave pool, dive pool, shelters, tennis courts, playgrounds, dek
hockey rink, and walking and hiking trails. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call or
visit website for venue hours.
South Park
412-835-4810
Buffalo Drive, South Park, PA 15129
Encompasses 2,013 acres in Bethel Park and South Park Township. Features free concerts
Friday evenings, June-August. Amenities include golf course, ballfields, wave pool,
shelters, skate park, trails, nature center, dek hockey rink, and ice rink. Park is open
daily, dawn-midnight. Call or visit website for venue hours.
White Oak Park
412-678-3774
3 Muse Lane, White Oak, PA 15131
Encompasses 810 acres in White Oak. Features include multi-purpose athletic field,
shelters, wedding garden, playgrounds, off-leash area, bocce courts, volleyball courts,
horseshoe pits, and walking and hiking trails. Park is open daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset. Call or
visit website for venue hours.
To register for all programs and for more information visit
alleghenycounty.us/parks or any of the county park offices.
Parks and Recreation Program Registration
PROGRAM NAME
SESSION
FEE
1.
2.
3.
4.
TOTAL:$________________________
Release: I, in consideration of my (or my child’s) participation in this activity, hereby release
Allegheny County Parks & recreation, the County of Allegheny, and any individual connected
herewith from any and all property damage or liability arising from accident, injury or illness
suffered as a result of participation in this activity. I also permit the use of any photographs and
videotape of me or my children for promotional purposes. The parent, guardian or participant
assumes all risks inherent in the activity and will hold Allegheny County Parks & Recreation, its
affiliates, directors and employees harmless from any participant claims or causes of action that
may arise from this activity and free and harmless from liability of any nature.
X________________________________________________
Signature (Parent/Guardian if under 18)
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Check:
Cash:
www.alleghenycounty.us/parks
Boyce Park 724.327.0338 ● Deer Lakes Park 724.265.3520 ● Harrison Hills Park 724.295.3570
Hartwood Acres Park 412.767.9200 ● North Park 724.935.1766 ● Round Hill Park 412.384.4701
Settlers Cabin Park 412.787.2750 ● South Park 412.835.4810 ● White Oak Park 412.678.3774
Boyce Park
Maple Sugaring Festival
Learn the history and lore of the pioneer and Native-American maple sugaring process.
Experience firsthand how to identify maple trees, tap them, collect sap and sample
various forms of syrup.
Date & Times: March 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Nature Center
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration is required by calling 724-733-4618.
Peak Ski Jamboree
Individual events: High Ollie Contest, Snowboard Only, All Ages; Long Distance Jump, Ski
& Snowboard Combined, All Ages; Downhill Scramble Race, Ski & Snowboard Categories,
All Ages; Youth Rail Jam, Ski & Snowboard Combined, Ages 6-12 & 13-17; Pond Skim Rail
Jam, Ski & Snowboard Combined, Ages 18 & Over; and Pond Skim, Ski & Snowboard
Combined, Ages 18 & Over.
Date & Time: March 15, 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Ski Slopes
Cost:
$5 per person. All participants must have valid lift ticket prior to
registering. Registration is 9:00-11:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the ski patrol.
Cookies with Cottontail
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with Peter Cottontail, as well as spring crafts, balloon
artist and face painter.
Date & Time: March 28, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
Cost:
Free
Mountain Bike Kick-Off Party
Check out local, bike shops and biking organizations and participate in organized rides.
Date & Time: April 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Carpenter Log House
Cost:
Free
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Boyce Park
Spring Ultimate Frisbee Casual League
Ultimate is a great way to enjoy friends and the
outdoors, stay in shape, and meet new people.
Pittsburgh Ultimate is a 501(c)3 that oversees all of
the youth and adult ultimate Frisbee teams, leagues, and tournaments throughout the
Greater Pittsburgh Area. Pittsburgh Ultimate values fun, excellence, growth, and
community.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, April 14-May 19, 6:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. Rain date is May 26.
Location:
Boyce Park Commissioners Field
Cost:
$45 per participant. Register at www.paghultimate.com.
Age Limit:
Ages 18 & older
Co-Ed Adult Kickball League
Kickball is not just for kids anymore – it’s one of the fastest growing adult sports in the
country. This is a great low-stress, high-activity game that allows adults to recreate,
exercise and socialize. Kickball is also great for businesses, clubs, religious groups, etc.
For questions or additional information, or to become a referee, contact
[email protected].
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, April 22-June 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Playoffs on June 17, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Ballfield #3
Cost:
$350 per team for the season ($438 for non residents), plus $10 referee
fee per game. Pre-registration required at
www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
Team Size:
18 players maximum. Teams must consist of men and women and must
always have four of each gender on the field. Ten play the field, and all
kick in the line-up.
Age Limit:
Ages 18 & older
Allegheny County Marbles Program
Learn how to play marbles and compete for a chance to qualify for the county marbles
championship in May.
Dates & Times: April 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m., and April 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Picnic Hut
Cost:
Free to kids ages 14 & under
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Boyce Park
Magical Monarchs Family Workshops
This special family program is a three-part series of fun, nature-play activities focusing
on Monarch butterflies. You and your family will enjoy getting outdoors and playing in
nature, with hands-on activities that will have you learning about life cycles, habitats,
tagging and migration, gardening, and ways you can help protect and ensure the future
for the magnificent Monarch. The third session will take place at the zoo.
Dates & Times: Saturday April 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 302:00-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Instructor:
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium staff
Cost:
$20 per family. Pre-registration is required by April 6 at 412-365-2527
or [email protected].
Age Limit:
Families with children ages 2-13
Explore Bowhunting with PA Game Commission
This outdoor conservation education program will teach basic bowhunting skills. The
course is strictly for personal interest and development. It is not an accredited
bowhunting or hunter safety course.
Date & Time: April 26, 12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
Cost:
Free. Pre–registration is required at
http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/59417
Class Size:
25 people maximum
Age Limit:
Ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Co-Ed Adult Soccer League
Our co-ed adult soccer leagues are meant to be fun for all adults. We want you to be able
to participate in a safe and competitive environment. For questions or additional
information, or to become a referee, contact [email protected].
Dates & Times: Sundays, April 26-June 14, 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
Boyce Park Soccer Field #1
Cost:
Team Size:
25 players maximum. Teams must have four women on the field at
all times.
Age Limit:
Ages 18 & older
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Deer Lakes Park
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Star Parties
Several times during the evening, an AAAP member will give a guided tour of the sky. The
observatory’s two large, permanent telescopes will be open and staffed. Visitors are also
welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes or bring their own telescopes.
Dates & Times: March 27, 7:30 p.m.; March 28, 7:30 p.m.; April 24, 8:00 p.m.;
April 25, 8:00 p.m.; May 22, 8:30 p.m.; and May, 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Deer Lakes Park Wagman Observatory
Cost:
Free
Movies in the Park – Movie TBA
Date & Time: May 30, 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Deer Lakes Park Wagman Observatory
Cost:
Free
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Harrison Hills Park
Worm Your Way into Compost
While they require more care than bin composting, worms produce castings, which are
considered an especially good soil amendment and nutrient source, and if sheltered from
the cold, can maintain production year-round. Participants will be provided with a bin,
clear instructions, and worms. You will go home with a complete, ready-to-use
vermiculture system, knowing how to house, feed, harvest and care for your own worms.
Date & Time: March 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center
Cost:
$50 per person or $55 per couple. Register online at www.prc.org or call
412-488-7490 ext. 226.
Date & Time: April 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m., and April 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Harrison Hills Park Overlook 1 Shelter
Cost:
This special family program is a three-part series of fun, nature-play activities focusing on
Monarch butterflies. You and your family will enjoy getting outdoors and playing in
Dates & Times:
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
Age Limit:
Saturday April 18, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
$20 per family. Pre-registration is required by April 6 at 412-365-2527 or
[email protected].
Turtle Talk
Turtle expert Greg Levish will share his knowledge and skill about catching turtles in
Pennsylvania and the turtle’s role in Native-American culture. He will also be bringing
some of his own very delicious turtle soup for you to sample. You’ll even have a chance
buy a frozen quart for $6 each to eat at home.
Date & Time: March 21, 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center
Cost:
Suggested donation of $5 per person. Reservations are required by calling
724-224-4102. Space is limited to first 30 persons.
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Hartwood Park
Antique & Collectible Fair Preview Party
Enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments while perusing the goods offered by our
vetted dealers.
Location:
Hartwood Acres Mansion
Cost:
$25 per person for county residents; $31 per person for non-residents.
Reservations required by calling 412-767-9200.
Antique & Collectible Fair
Peruse the goods offered by our vetted dealers, including the Glass Onion (Milt Race and
Paul Taylor), Karen Hill and Lois Hill, Ariel’s Attic (Sally Baughman and Brandie
Baughman), Amazing Grace's Vintage Treasurers (Kathy Sarver and Leah Hampton),
Kensington Court Antiques (Regis Rush), This Is the Day Antiques (Tommy and Anna
Murray), Daniel Guyaux, MJB Fine Antiques, and more.
Date & Time: March 28, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
Introduction to Map & Compass
Get more out of your outdoor adventures by finally learning the
basics of using a map and compass. Instructors from True North
Wilderness Survival School will teach you the basics of navigating
through the woods. During the mandatory first session, you will
learn about the parts of the map and the compass, plus navigating
techniques. Then, during the second session, you will hike into the
woods to put those skills to use. Compasses and maps will be
provided. This course is geared towards participants of varying
skills, experience levels, and outdoor backgrounds so no prerequisites are required, but
you should be physically prepared for an active day over various types of terrain. After
registering for this course, participants will receive a detailed course information sheet
which will contain all of the applicable details, like required and recommended gear.
Dates & Times: Session 1: Thursday, April 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Session 2: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location:
Hartwood Acres Mansion Parking Lot
Cost:
$45 per person. Register at 412-362-3218 or
www.exploretruenorth.com/courses/adventures
Class Size:
6 people minimum/10 people maximum
Age Limit:
Minimum age is 13. Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian.
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Hartwood Park
Mother’s Day Tea
Enjoy tea with your mother, daughter, grandmother or someone special.
Date & Time: May 9, 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Cost:
$33 per person for county residents ($41 for non-residents)
Mother’s Day Mansion Tours
Treat your mother, daughter, grandmother or someone special to a tour of the Hartwood
Acres Mansion
Date & Time: May 10, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
Regular mansion tour rates apply. Mothers get in free when escorted by a
paid guest. Reservations required by calling 412-767-9200.
Downton Abbey Tea
Are you a Lady Mary fan? Do you enjoy Mrs. Patmore running the kitchen? Or is your favorite
character the Dowager Countess with her witty comments? Join us in all your finery for
afternoon tea and experience the gracious traditions of times past.
Location:
Cost:
The Wedding from Hell!
Have you been to weddings where something goes wrong? How about everything? Bruce and
Tina face it all. The groom's snobbish, aristocratic mother, Sylvia, registers her disapproval
of the nuptials by wearing all black and attempting to dissuade him from the marriage,
even as the Bridal March begins. Uninvited ex-lovers show up, the baker was in an accident
and half the cake is smashed, the flowers got switched with a funeral home, and much,
much more. Will the couple be together until "Death do they part?" The Wedding from Hell!
is produced with special arrangement with Moushey Mysteries Inc.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
$45 per person ($56 for non-residents) Ticket price includes gourmet
desserts, coffee, tea and punch. Reservations required by calling
412-767-9200.
Event Size: Maximum of 50 people
Age Limit:
Ages 21 & older
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North Park
Thursday Adult Nature Walks
The informal group meets rain or shine every Thursday of the year. Local naturalists guide
these enlightening, leisurely paced walks. New nature adventures and discoveries every
week. Dress well for outdoor walking.
Date & Time: Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Meet at North Park Ice Rink Parking Lot
Cost:
Free
Young Nature Explorers Class
This hands-on program is designed to get young children outside, exploring nature.
Dates & Times: March 10, 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-2:00 p.m.;
April 14, 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.; and
May 12, 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location:
Meet at North Park Ice Rink Parking Lot
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration is required by calling 724-935-2170.
Skate with a Leprechaun
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early by skating with a leprechaun! Free St. Patrick’s
Day leis for all skaters, while supplies last.
Dates & Times: March 14, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
March 15, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location:
North Park Ice Rink
Cost:
Regular admission & rental fees apply. Wear green and receive $1 off
admission. Receive a St. Patrick’s Day lei, while supplies last.
“How Sweet it Is” Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations
Using home-style methods, we will show you how to tap trees, collect and boil down sap,
and make it table ready. You will learn everything you need to know so you can make
your own maple syrup at home.
Date & Times: March 21, 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location:
North Park Latodami Nature Center
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration required by calling 724-935-2170.
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North Park
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with Peter Cottontail, as well as spring crafts, balloon artist
and face painter.
Location:
North Park Rose Barn
Cost:
Free
Fitness In the Park – Women Only Boot Camp
A four-week, women-only, outdoor fitness program designed for weight loss and muscle
toning for women at any age or fitness level. We will push you above and beyond what you
think you can do. “Fitness in the Park” is a mental and physical commitment to yourself for
achieving maximum results over a short period of time. Rain or shine, bring a towel, water,
5-lb. weights, and be ready to have fun and sweat.
Dates & Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, April 6-30, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and/or
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, May 4-28, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location:
North Park Latrobe Shelter
Instructor:
Jason Montgomery, aBetteru Personal Training
Cost:
$140 for three days a week per month; $100 for two days a week
per month; or $15 for a single day. For non-residents, $175 for 3 days a
week per month, $125 for 2 days a week per month, $19 for a single day.
Pre-registration required at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
Ultimate is a great way to enjoy friends
and the outdoors, stay in shape, and meet
new people. Pittsburgh Ultimate is a
501(c)3 that oversees all of the youth and
adult ultimate Frisbee teams, leagues, and tournaments throughout the Greater Pittsburgh
Area. Pittsburgh Ultimate values fun, excellence, growth, and community.
Dates & Times:
Location:
Cost:
Age Limit:
Thursdays, April 16-May 21, 6:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. Rain date is May 28.
North Park J.C. Stone Field or Pie Trainer Field
Ages 18 & older
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North Park
On Your Mark, Get Set, SUCEED!
Youth Running & 5K Training Program
This is a character-building running program that trains kids
to participate and complete a 5K run/race. This
curriculum-based program equips kids with the physical
training and goal-setting mentality needed to accomplish
their running goals. Subjects like enhancing confidence and
self-esteem, respecting authority, dealing with peer pressure,
and fueling their bodies through proper nutrition are covered during the program. Above
all, kids have a blast seeing what they are capable of achieving! This program is for
beginners as well as experienced runners.
Dates & Times: April 20-May 18, Mondays, 6:00-7:15 p.m., and
Saturdays, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Location:
North Park Pie Traynor Field
Cost:
$90 per person. $113 for non-residents. Pre-registration required at
Age Limit:
Ages 8-13
[email protected].
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, April 22-June 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
North Park Devil’s Elbow Field
Cost:
Team Size:
Age Limit: Ages 18 & older
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North Park
Mindful Resilience Yoga
A yoga class geared specifically toward supporting active-duty military and veterans to
recover from trauma-related challenges. This class helps vets breathe more easily, think
more clearly, move more freely, rest more deeply, and find greater comfort with
themselves and their families.
Dates & Times: Thursdays, April 23-May 28, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
Instructor:
Kimberly Hanley
Cost:
$40 per person for six-week session ($50 for non-residents).
$10 per person drop-in fee. Pre-registration required at
Class Size:
25 people maximum
Hatha Yoga
An integrative class for beginners and intermediates alike to incorporate correct body
alignment and breathing techniques into everyday life. Learn how to move, feel and be
better at living your best life deliberately and consciously.
Dates & Times: Thursdays, April 23-May 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Kimberly Hanley
Location:
Cost:
$60 per person for six-week session ($75 for non-residents).
$15 per person drop-in fee. Pre-registration required at
Class Size:
25 people maximum
Dates & Times: Saturday April 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m., and
Saturday, May 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
$20 per family. Pre-registration is required by April 6 at
412-365-2527 or [email protected].
Age Limit:
16
North Park
Co-Ed Adult Soccer League
Our co-ed adult soccer leagues are meant to be fun for all adults. We want you to be able
to participate in a safe and competitive environment. For questions or additional
information, or to become a referee, contact [email protected].
Dates & Times: Sundays, April 26-June 14, 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
Team Size:
25 players maximum. Teams must have four women on the field
at all times.
Age Limit: Ages 18 & older
Dynamic Paddlers: Adaptive Paddle Instruction
Dynamic Paddlers is the region’s only kayaking school that specializes in kayak
instruction for people with disabilities. No two paddlers are the same - each being
truly dynamic in his/her own way. Over the past four years, our team is proud to have
introduced hundreds of youth and adults, of all abilities, to the sport of kayaking. We
tailor every paddling program, and our own teaching style, to accommodate your
individual needs and preferences. Dynamic Paddlers outings are led by ACA-certified
instructors with adaptive endorsements. Registration includes personalized 1-on-1
on-water paddling experience with an ACA instructor, kayak with
necessary adaptations, PFD, and safety equipment. For more
information, visit www.dynamicpaddlers.com/scouting
Date & Time:
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
By Appointment Only, May-August
North Park Lake
Larry Gioia, Dynamic Paddlers
Price: $55 per paddler/hour ($69 for non-residents)
Pre-registration required at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks
Dates & Times: May 2, 1:00-3:00 p.m., and May 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
North Park Ice Rink
Cost:
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North Park
Dynamic Paddlers: BSA Kayaking Merit Badge
Join Dynamic Paddlers and fellow scouts from across the region to earn your BSA
Kayaking Merit Badge in a single day at North Park Lake! Over the course of the day, we
will cover all of the skill requirements as outlined in the BSA Kayaking Merit Badge
Handbook and more! There is much to learn about the sport of kayaking and our goal is
to not only teach you the fundamentals of the sport, but more importantly ensure that
we do so in a safe and fun atmosphere that promotes learning and camaraderie.
Registration includes day-long classroom and on-water instruction with 2 ACA
instructors, kayak, PFD, safety equipment, and printed materials. For more
information, visit www.dynamicpaddlers.com/scouting
Dates & Times: Sunday, May 17, Sunday, May 31, Sunday, June 14
Time is made by appointment
Location:
North Park Lake
Instructor:
Larry Gioia, Dynamic Paddlers
Cost:
$65 per Scout ($81 for non-residents) Pre-registration required at
www.alleghenycounty.us/parks
Class Size:
Space is limited to 10 scouts
Gardening for Monarchs & Other Pollinators
Annual and perennial seeds and plants will be planted in our garden sites that will
provide food for important pollinating animal species. Honeybees, Monarchs and other
butterflies and insects will benefit from these beautiful and colorful additions. Also,
each child will plant their own seeds to take home to start their own rainbow garden.
Date & Time: May 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration required by calling 724-935-2170.
CDG Sports Mountain Biking Program
Mountain biking with CDG Sports will teach your child the
basics of trail riding and bike maintenance. This will be an
excellent class for those looking to enhance both their biking
skills and athletic ability. Mountain biking is not only an
excellent way to strengthen both the cardiovascular and
muscular aspects of an athlete but also, reaction time,
stabilization and spatial awareness among many other crucial
things! Our class will start with drills off the trails before we pedal our way through the
trails in order build confidence, learn proper skills, teach trail edict, and how to fix that
pesky chain that pops off! I hope to create a passion for a wonderful sport that will keep
your child active and healthy for life!
Dates & Times: June 28-July 22, Sundays, 4:00-5:30 p.m. & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
$80 per person. $100 for non-residents. Helmet required.
Pre-registration required at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
Age Limit:
Ages 7-12
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Round Hill Park
Maple Syrup Tapping
Learn the fascinating history and process involved in maple sugaring, then taste the
delicious end result.
Location:
Round Hill Park Visitors Center
Cost:
Free
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with Peter Cottontail, as well as spring crafts, balloon artist
and face painter.
Location:
Round Hill Park Visitors Center
Cost:
Free
Down on the Farm Day
Explore the farm, meet the animals, and watch the annual sheep shearing. Enjoy free
entertainment, including music, balloon artist and face painter.
Date & Time: May 9, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location:
Round Hill Park Exhibition Farm
Cost:
Free
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Settlers Cabin Park
Settlers Cabin Park Dek Hockey Rink
Settlers Cabin Park’s new dek hockey rink is now available for rent. Dek hockey is a
great way for a young player to get started without the additional cost associated with
ice hockey or the need to learn how to skate.
Date & Time: Daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset.
Location:
Ridge Road near tennis courts
Rental is $40 per hour for residents, and $50 per hour for non-residents.
Cost:
Call 412-350-2455 to schedule.
Seeking Lifeguards for 2015 Swimming Season
Allegheny County is seeking qualified applicants, ages 16
and older, to be lifeguards at Boyce, North, Settlers
Cabin, and South parks for the 2015 season, which
begins May 30. Candidates must complete an aquatics
exam on April 4 or May 2. Candidates must also have
lifeguard training, first aid, and adult, child and infant CPR
certifications prior to May 25. Lifeguards are paid on the following
hourly scale: $8.25 for junior lifeguards; $9.25 for first-year lifeguards;
$9.50 for senior lifeguards; $9.75 for assistant head lifeguards; and $10
for head lifeguards. For more information, visit
www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/guard or call 412-350-2478.
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South Park
Monthly Hikes for Adults
This is a great opportunity for adults looking to get out and enjoy nature. Remember to
wear proper footwear, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring water. Distance will
range 1-2 miles.
Date & Time: First Wednesday of Each Month, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Meet at South Park Nature Center
Cost:
Free
Skate with a Leprechaun
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early by skating with a leprechaun! Free St. Patrick’s
Day leis for all skaters, while supplies last.
Dates & Times: March 14, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. March 15, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location:
South Park Ice Rink
Cost:
Regular admission & rental fees apply. Wear green and receive $1 off
admission. Receive a St. Patrick’s Day lei, while supplies last.
The Natural Home
Radio Host Faith Starr will educate with tips on how to make your home toxin free and
naturally clean.
Location:
South Park Nature Center
Cost:
Free
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with Peter Cottontail, as well as spring crafts, balloon
artist and face painter.
Location:
South Park Home Economics Building
Cost:
Free
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate the coming of spring by searching for items with a naturalist-led scavenger
hunt.
Date & Time: April 4, 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Cost:
Free
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South Park
Dates & Times: April 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m., and April 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
South Park Spreading Oak Facility
Cost:
Basic Yoga Flow
This class is suitable for beginners who are looking for a more descriptive experience.
The class will help you develop body awareness, learn the basic postures (asanas), and
their modifications. The emphasis on proper alignment will help you build strength
slowly and safely. Learn yogic breathing and how to link breath with movement.
Dates & Times:
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
Class Size:
Mondays, April 13-May 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Christen Palombo, Yoga Innovations
$60 per person for six-week session ($75 for non-residents).$15 per
person drop-in rate.
25 people maximum
Ultimate is a great way to enjoy friends
and the outdoors, stay in shape, and meet
new people. Pittsburgh Ultimate is a
501(c)3 that oversees all of the youth and
adult ultimate Frisbee teams, leagues, and tournaments throughout the Greater
Pittsburgh Area. Pittsburgh Ultimate values fun, excellence, growth, and community.
Dates & Times:
Location:
Cost:
Age Limit:
Wednesdays, April 15-May 20, 6:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. Rain date May 27.
South Park Edgebrook Field
Ages 18 & older
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South Park
Spring Wildflower Walk
Hunt for beautiful spring wildflowers along a narrow stream valley.
Date & Time: April 18, 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Cost:
Free
[email protected].
Dates & Times: Mondays, April 20-June 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location:
South Park Edgebrook Field
Cost:
Team Size:
Age Limit:
Ages 18 & older
Pilates in the Park
Pilates is a whole body exercise method. Mat Class is a
workout session where the Pilates exercises are performed
on a Mat. Famous for its effectiveness in core training and
rebalancing the body, the class is a great compliment to any
fitness lifestyle or provides cross-training for any leisure or
athletic sport. The exercises are adaptable for various
abilities and ages, everyone can benefit from Pilates. For more information, visit
thepilatescenterofpittsburgh.com.
Dates & Times:
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
Class Size:
Wednesdays, April 22-May 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Pilates Center of Pittsburgh staff
$60 for county residents. $75 for non-residents. $15 per class drop-in
rate. Pre-registration required at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
25 people maximum
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South Park
Dates & Times: Saturday April 26, 2:00-3:30 p.m. & Saturday, May 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Instructor:
Cost:
$20 per family. Pre-registration is required by April 6 at 412-365-2527
or [email protected].
Age Limit:
Survive & Thrive – Skills on the Frontier
Come to the homestead to see how ancestors lived and worked in 1772.
Date & Time: May 3, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location:
South Park Oliver Miller Homestead
Cost:
$2 per person. Last admission is at 4:00 p.m.
Bird Watching
View colorful and boisterous spring migrants while learning about bird behavior and
songs.
Location:
Cost:
Free
Date & Time: May 9, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Location:
South Park Fairgrounds Oval
Cost:
Grand Reopening Celebration
Celebrate the grand reopening of the South Park Fairgrounds Oval with numerous family
games and activities, as well as a concert beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Date & Time: May 9, 2:00-6:30 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
Free
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South Park
Oliver Miller Homestead Tours
Experience Pennsylvania frontier life in the 18th Century.
Dates & Times: May 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m., May 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m.,
and May 31, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location:
South Park Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot
Cost:
Sheep to Shawl & 18th Century Fashions
Enjoy sheep shearing, spinning. an 18th Century fashion show and children's story time.
Date & Time: May 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location:
South Park Oliver Miller Homestead
Cost:
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run
An exciting skills event providing boys and girls the opportunity to compete in four
levels of competition including Team Championship events at all 30 Major League
ballparks and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. Boys and Girls will be split
into two different divisions.
Date & Times: May 16, Ages 7-8, 10:00 a.m.; Ages 9-10, 11:15 a.m.;
Ages 11-12, 12:30 p.m.; and Ages 13-14, 1: 45 p.m.
Location:
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration required at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
Size Limit:
25 boys & 25 girls per age group
Age Limit:
Ages 7-14
Young Naturalists Program – Critters in the Water
Prepare to be amazed at what lives in the streams of South Park. Bring old shoes and
clothes – you may get wet.
Location:
South Park Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot
Cost:
Free
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White Oak Park
Yoga Foundations
Mat required. Designed for students who are new to Yoga or need a refresher, as well as
those who have been practicing but are not quite at the professional stage yet. The class
will focus on refining basic postures and breath work, while building strength, flexibility
and awareness. You will learn proper alignment in the basic foundation of postures.
Dates & Times: Friday, March 20, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
Monday, March 23, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
Location:
Angora Gardens
Instructor:
Darah Richardson and Valerie Shash
Cost:
Free. Call 412-675-8556 or email Angora Gardens to register
One Stroke Painting
No experience or supplies needed. A decorative painting class that teaches how to shade
and highlight at the same time.
Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:
Angora Gardens
Instructor:
Darlene Neill
Cost:
Free. Call 412-675-8556 or email Angora Gardens to register
Angora Gardens Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy prizes, food, bunnies, face painting, craft making, Easter basket raffle, and photos
with the Easter bunny. Rain date is Sunday, March 29.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
Location:
Angora Gardens
Cost:
Free for ages 10 & under
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Allegheny County Parks
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue Room 211
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 350-7275
Fax: (412) 350-2682
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Allegheny Regional Asset District

Allegheny County Parks SPRING 2015 PROGRAM AND EVENT

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