North Park

Description

Completed in 1931 and over 3,000 acres in size, North Park is the largest public park in Allegheny County.

The park features the largest man-made body of water in the county, over 75 acres, bordered by four miles of woodlands. Its swimming pool was considered in the 1930s to be the largest in the world; it holds 2 million gallons of water.

North Park also offers a golf course, ice skating rink, picnic groves, tennis courts and miles of trails. Facilities for events include a former barn and a former firehouse.

Hours of operation

Varies.

Parking

The park has its own parking lot.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 13B - Babcock Express
• 13G - Thompson Run Express

Upcoming events

• Guided Kayaking Course 6/22/2013 through 6/23/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 6/29/2013 through 6/30/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 7/6/2013 through 7/7/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 7/13/2013 through 7/14/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 7/20/2013 through 7/21/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 7/27/2013 through 7/28/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 8/3/2013 through 8/4/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 8/10/2013 through 8/11/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 8/17/2013 through 8/18/2013
• Yinzer 5K 8/17/2013 8am
• Guided Kayaking Course 8/24/2013 through 8/25/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 8/31/2013 through 9/1/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 9/7/2013 through 9/8/2013
• Introduction To Fly Casting 9/8/2013 12:30pm
• Guided Kayaking Course 9/14/2013 through 9/15/2013
• Introduction To Fly Casting 9/15/2013 12:30pm
• Guided Kayaking Course 9/21/2013 through 9/22/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 9/28/2013 through 9/29/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 10/5/2013 through 10/6/2013
• Guided Kayaking Course 10/12/2013 through 10/13/2013