Point State Park

Description

A key part of the city’s famous renaissance, Point State Park is literally where Pittsburgh began, as Fort Pitt. Portions of the original fort remain and the park is home to the Fort Pitt Museum.

It is at “The Point” where the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers meet to form the mighty Ohio River. The park’s defining characteristic is the Point Fountain. At its center, the fountain shapes 9,000 gallons of water into a spout 225 feet high.

Hours of operation

The park is daily, sunrise to 11:00 p.m. (weather permitting). For information on the museum, call (412) 281-9285.

Parking

A parking garage is located near the entrance of the park at Gateway Center. For information, call (412) 765-1938.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 26A - Ingram - Sheraden
• 26B - Fairywood via Steuben Street
• 26D - Chartiers City
• 26E - Robinson
• 28E - Robinson Express
• 28F - Forest Grove Express
• 28G - Oakdale Express
• 31A - Crafton - Carnegie
• 31D - Bridgeville via Washington Avenue
• 31E - Bridgeville via Main Street
• 33F - McDonald via Main Street Express

Upcoming events

• Three Rivers Regatta 7/2/2013 through 7/4/2013
• One Whirl Yoga Fest & Healthy Lifestyle Expo 7/27/2013 6am