North Park Lake — Attraction in McCandless

It’s a man-made lake, the focal point of Pittsburgh area North Park. Apparently very well planned, it is built as a catchment along the stretch of Pine Creek. As such, it has sustained wildlife within the park.👏👏👏.

😎There are notable Canada geese and wild ducks. 😊 On occasions, there are deer and their fawns.

On several areas along the lake edge are protected pockets of marshes, home to many songbirds. Wild flowers have strewn themselves along the edges as well.😎😎😎

It is a recreational lake: providing a venue for fishing, kayaking and paddle boards but no swimming (which is made possible in a separate pool built to north of the lake.

Surrounding the lake are paved trails as well as walking and biking trails in the immediate wooded areas.

The surrounding manicured grass and shelters provide areas...

Love north park! Great hiking and biking trails along with paved trails that will take you all around the lake. Many many many places to fish either from the shore or you can find several places to launch your kayak from. At the boat house you can rent a kayak or paddle boat as well as find a bar and resturaunt. There's also a golf course and swimming pool. Plenty of picnic areas, pavillions and playgrounds to bring the whole family. In the winter theres an outdoor ice rink. Tennis courts and basketball courts the list could go on... There's off leash dog parks as well. Take it from me if you haven't visited yet and enjoy the outdoors get down to north park you won't regret it.... Unless you get skunked by one of the many fish...

Such a great lake to have close by. Right now October 11th the trees are in peak color. The 5 mile trail around the lake is perfect for jogging, walking or bike riding. Great for fishing, paddle boarding or canoeing. There is always something to do at the lake, just show up and you will find...