Things to Do

Today the Municipality of Monroeville boasts 21 Municipal parks that include more than 650 acres of parkland and a complete offering of recreational programs. From sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy any of these parks, many of which feature such amenities as pavilions, rest rooms, playing fields and courts, playgrounds, and nature trails. For more information about local parks visit the Municipality of Monroeville.

Right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio, sits majestic Point State Park. The park boasts breathtaking views, beautifully landscaped grounds and the archaeological remains of Fort Pitt, Fort Duquesne and thousands of years of Native American occupation. The "Forks of the Ohio" is a registered National Historic Landmark. For updated information, visit www.pointstatepark.com.

If you're looking for a place in Pittsburgh to sit back and watch the clouds go by, look no farther than the beautiful parks scattered throughout the city's neighborhoods. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh worked together for the restoration of the city's four regional parks - Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley. The agency promotes wide appreciation and enjoyment of a sustainable park system whose landscapes, facilities and programming set world standards of excellence.

Up for a little adventure? An hour's drive east on the PA Turnpike puts you in the heart of the Laurel Highlands and Ohiopyle State Park. The park offers fabulous walking and hiking trails or places to sit and enjoy a picnic while overlooking glorious rapids and waterfalls. If you'd really like to experience Ohiopyle, sign up for a rafting trip that includes a leisurely float down the Youghiogheny River or a high intensity whitewater adventure. It's all here. Go to www.discoverohiopyle.com.