Pittsburgh Relaxation | 7 Serene Parks to Unwind In!

🍀🌳 Moraine State Park This park is huge! You can go boating 🚣‍♂️, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, cycling, and play frisbee. It offers well-maintained camping facilities including shelters, cabins, and plenty of hiking trails. Don’t have a boat? No problem—rentals are available! 🍀🌳 Frick Park Located in Point Breeze, it’s Pittsburgh’s largest historic regional park. Spot over 100 species of birds 🐦, and enjoy red clay tennis courts, baseball fields, a dog park, and Pennsylvania’s only public lawn bowling green. 🍀🌳 Emerald View Park Famous for offering the best views of the city skyline, this park combines Grandview, Olympia, and Mount Washington areas. It features picnic zones, sports courts, playgrounds 🎠, and urban overlooks, along with dedicated hiking and walking trails. 🍀🌳 Schenley Plaza/Park Now known as the “Oasis of Oakland,” it’s perfect for escaping the city with its trails, woods, and attractions. Whether you’re taking a dip in the pool 🏊‍♀️ or walking your dog, it’s a refreshing retreat. 🍀🌳 Highland Park Home to Reservoir #1 and the Reservoir Loop, this park offers not only a scenic loop trail but also a bike path 🚴‍♀️, a swimming pool, multiple sand volleyball courts, and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. 🍀🌳 Raccoon Creek State Park Known for its beautiful lake and lush greenery, you can rent boats and kayaks here. There’s also a beach and picnic areas—perfect for a relaxing day outdoors. Besides water activities, try the Valley Trail, a 2.5-mile round-trip easy forest hike 🚶‍♂️. 🍀🌳 August Wilson Park This park features art inspired by local children and quotes from August Wilson himself. While enjoying unique views of the city, you’ll find walking paths and a playful playground 🎡🎢. #StudyAbroadAdvice #StudyingInTheUS #TravelInspiration #InternationalStudents #UniversityOfPittsburgh #ScenicSpots #NatureBeauty #EnjoyingNature #StudyAbroadLife #CampusDaily #EatPlayExplore