Playspaces in Pittsburgh and How You Can Help Improve Them

Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative spoke with Sue Lucas, Communications Specialist at CitiParks, to inquire about renovations to local spaces and if there are any clever, new projects coming soon to a neighborhood near you. Sue mentioned that Sheraden Park is entering Phase I of the Sheraden Park Master Plan. Sheraden Park is located in the West End of Pittsburgh and serves the neighborhoods of Sheraden, Esplen, Elliott, Chartiers City, Windgap, and Crafton Heights.

Arsenal Park, which is located in the heart of Lawrenceville, is also entering Phase I of improvements with its Master Plan as well. 

Sue also shared that Anderson Playground, or “the dinosaur playground” surrounding Squirrel Hill, Oakland, Greenfield and Four Mile Run neighborhoods, is getting an exciting renovation. 

The most exciting aspect of these park renovations is that you can use your voice to influence the end result. Community public input sessions allow for participants to attend virtually, and allow you to give your input on the direction of the playground’s design. 

Here are the upcoming Community Meetings for each park mentioned here:

• Anderson Playground 

• Sheraden Park

• Arsenal Park

As an advocate for creating, improving, and enjoying all of the various playspaces around Pittsburgh, our hope is that everyone living in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities visit a space that inspires play and playful moments.

One last thing before you go -- Check out these awesome Pittsburgh playspace resources:

• If Kids Built a City

• Which dinosaur do you want to see at the updated Anderson Playground? (Kidsburgh)

• 15 fun indoor play spaces in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region (Kidsburgh)

• 24 Indoor Pools and Indoor Water Parks around Pittsburgh for Wintertime Swimming Fun (Kidsburgh)

• A Parent's Guide to Indoor Play Places in Pittsburgh (Macaroni KID)

• 27 Fun Family Friendly Things To Do In Pittsburgh With Kids (TheEdvocate)