The City's Best Outdoor Spots

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From the archives: May 30, 2002

Explore the outdoors at these popular parks, trails and golf courses.

On this page:Parks, Golf Courses, Bike Trails.

Parks

  1. 1 Schenley Park
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    Oakland/Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (map)

    One of the great cultural centers of the city.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Frick Park
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    Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (map)

    Tennis, softball, hiking trails and a children's playground, all on 480 acres in Squirrel Hill.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Point State Park
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    101 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (map)

  4. 4 Highland Park
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    414 Grant St 400 City County Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (map)

    A favorite place for city residents and visitors to take a leisurely stroll. Don't try sneaking a dip in the reservoir, though.

Golf Courses

  1. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Grand View Golf Club
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    1000 Clubhouse Dr, Braddock, PA 15104 (map)

  2. 6 Fox Run Golf Course
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    4240 River Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (map)

  3. 7 Quicksilver Golf
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    2000 Quicksilver Rd, Midway, PA 15060 (map)

    A championship-caliber layout awaits golfers at this upscale daily-fee course near the Pittsburgh International Airport.

  4. 8 Butler's Golf Course
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    800 Rock Run Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037 (map)

  5. 9 Lincoln Hills
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    8400 Rte 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (map)

    Worth the 50 cents turnpike toll charge to get there.

Bike Trails

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ohiopyle State Park
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    PO Box 105, Ohiopyle, PA 15470 (map)

    19,000 acres of wildflowers and waterfalls, not to mention multi-leveled biking and hiking trails.

  2. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Allegheny County South Park
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    Buffalo Dr, South Park, PA 15129 (map)

    Race and roll through the Pittsburgh's popular BMX course.

  3. 12 Schenley Park
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    Oakland/Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (map)

    A smooth paved path for outdoor enthusiasts equipped with wheels.

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