Pittsburgh is blessed with abundant natural parks and public green spaces-and the parks are truly considered to be the lungs of this modern city. Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park and Schenley Park are the four most famous parks of Pittsburgh. These parks not only provide you with a gateway away from all the hustle and bustle of the city, but also give you a wide array of recreational and entertainment options.

The four above mentioned parks are looked after by the 'Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy'. The job of the conservancy is to preserve, renew, revitalize and restore these 4 great parks of the city in addition to promoting and popularizing them. These parks have an annual visitor numbering to 5 million and are actively funded and supported by the citizens of Pittsburgh.

Every year, mainly during the summer, there are several music concerts and a plethora of other activities happening at these parks and at other locations all throughout the city. The performances are free and open to public. These concerts are often played by renowned artists and bands and are a great source of entertainment.

Hartwood Acres, located 10 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh and spread over 600 acres, is also a famous park. This park, boasting of a Tudor Mansion, a stable complex, an outdoor stage and amphitheatre and acres of public gardens, host a variety of events and is very popular among the tourists. All of the above mentioned parks are open to the public throughout the year and do not charge any admission fees.

Generally, when you plan your vacations during the summer it's always been a big task to choose the place or location where you can take your kids along with you. This summer, try spending your time with your kids in the Pittsburgh. The city has lots of attractions especially for kids.

For kids playing in the parks would be the most enjoying and memorable time. When you plan your vacation with your kids in Pittsburgh you have lots of choices as the city is full of fantastic parks. All of the parks in Pittsburgh are well maintained, clean and equipped with safer recreational facilities.

Some of the popular parks which you can include in your vacation plan are:

- Mellon Square

- Point state park

- Grandview park

- West park

- South side riverfront park

- Schenley park

- Arsenal park

- Brookline memorial park

- Riverview Park etc

List of Pittsburgh parks

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All of the abovementioned parks are said to have full length entertainment for your kids. You will find all sorts of games, museums, fountains and many parks even explain you about the history of the Pittsburgh. Most of the parks are open through 11 am to 8 pm depending upon the weather conditions.

Many of the parks in Pittsburgh offer your kids an ample space for outdoor games such as tennis, basketball and general play area. Your kids can also enjoy the cart riding in some of the parks. In the parks which are situated on the river banks like South side Riverfront Park the main attraction is boating.

This summer take your kids to the Pittsburgh parks and make their vacations memorable.

Pittsburgh Kids entertainment options

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Official Website of Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

http://www.pittsburghzoo.com

Information about the Sandcastle Water Park in Pittsburgh

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