Parks & Campgrounds
Outdoor Recreation & Activities for Pittsburgh Students

Explore the great outdoors! Get out of town for a weekend camping trip or enjoy the green spaces available right here in the city. Find exciting outdoor recreation & activities in Pittsburgh with the following Parks & Campgrounds.

Featured Parks & Campgrounds in Pittsburgh

  • Boyce Park Ski Slopes

    675 Old Frankstown Rd., Plum Borough
    412-431-8800

    The only location for downhill skiing in the county, Boyce Park is outfitted with ski lifts, a large lodge called "Four Seasons," and all the amenities for skiing, snowboarding, and even snow tubing. Season runs mid-December to mid-March.

  • Canton Air Sports

    14008 Union Ave NE, Alliance, Ohio
    1-800-772-4174

    Dare to experience the thrill of flying through the air with skydiving! Try the introductory tandem skydive, or get certified to skydive on your own. Come jump with us today!

  • Bear Run Campgrounds
    184 Badger Hill Rd., Portersville (724-368-3564)
  • Boyce Park Ski Slopes
    675 Old Frankstown Rd., Plum Borough
    724-733-4665
    www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/bpfac.aspx
  • Canton Air Sports
    14008 Union Ave NE, Alliance, Ohio
    1-800-772-4174
    www.canton-airsports.com
  • Cedar Point
    1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH (419-627-2350)
  • Hershey Park
    100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey (800-HERSHEY)
  • Highland Park
    Highland Park, Pittsburgh (412-665-3632)
  • Idlewild Park
    2582 Rt. 30 E. Ligoneer (724-238-3666)
  • Indian Brave Campground
    Highway 19, Harmony (724-452-9204)
  • Kennywood Amusement Park
    4800 Kennywood Blvd., W. Homestead
    (412-461-0500)
  • Laurel Ridge State Park
    Rockwood (724-455-3744)
  • McConnell's Mill State Park
    2697 McConnells Mill Rd., Portersville
    (724-368-8091)
  • Moraine State Park
    Portersville (724-368-8811)
  • North Park
    North Hills (724-935-1971)
  • Ohiopyle State Park
    Sheriden St., PA (724-329-8591)
  • Point State Park
    101 Commonwealth Pl., Downtown (412-471-0235)
  • Presque Isle State Park
    10 Peninsula Dr., Lake Erie, PA (814-833-7424)
  • Raccoon Creek State Park
    126 Camp Rd., Hookstown (724-899-2200)
  • Rose Point Park Campgrounds
    RR4, New Castle (724-924-2415)
  • Sandcastle Water Park & Boardwalk
    1000 Sandcastle Dr., Homestead (412-462-6666)
  • Schenley Park
    1 Schenley Park, Oakland (412-687-1800)
  • South Park
    Buffalo Dr., South Hills (412-835-5710)
  • Wildwood Highlands Family Entertainment Center
    2330 Wildwood Rd., North Hills (412-487-5517)