Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy celebrates 25 years with Making Your Parks Shine
Arts + Entertainment | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper: Of all the things to love about Pittsburgh, the parks, some might argue, are the crown jewel of the city. Part of the reason the parks thrive is because of the work done by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, an organization that seeks to maintain and care for the many green spaces in the Pittsburgh region.
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I was interested in the phrase restoration that the article used, I’d done a bit of research on the parks for another class and had seen similar language used there as well. My experience in the parks had so far been fulfilling, the two ones that I had been to, Schenley and Frick had me quite literally lost in the woods and completely unaware that I was actually in a city, something I had not found in parks at home. Looking into it the funding and pressure for improvement to the parks is very in depth and wonderful to see, especially as it crosses into a lot of what a park can do for a community, not just the physical state of the equipment but also community engagement and programs. It also felt very open and conscious about their planning as well as recognizing where and what people in the city were asking for.
In the short time I’ve lived in Pittsburgh, I’ve noticed and appreciated the many green spaces on and around campus. Being able to be in nature and enjoy the outdoors in a space created for pedestrians is important to me, so seeing that the city invests in its parks is wonderful. I think the concept of bringing live music and local food together at local parks is a great way to get people to enjoy the warmer weather before it gets too cold. Unfortunately once the temperatures get too low, COVID-19 protocols may be more difficult to follow, as outdoor events are much safer transmission-wise. I also appreciate that the events are spread out over many neighborhoods in the city, so lots of people have the opportunity to enjoy the events. The photos of the parks lit up at night look beautiful and I would love to attend the event.
This event is a fantastic way to bring different neighborhoods together. I personally think it is a brilliant idea! A few of the other freshman and I make an effort to attend one public event in Pittsburgh every week. This week we planned on going to “Making Your Parks Shine” and exploring the areas each park is in. This is such a great way to bring people together during Covid. I have noticed since arriving that the city has many wonderful green spaces. Coming from a beach town I have been so pleasantly surprised by the amount of nature, and am rather excited for my first real fall. I am grateful that the outdoor programming provides a way for many of us to safely experience the city off campus. I grew up in a small town, and I am so thrilled by the many events Pittsburgh has to offer and I can’t wait to experience more.
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