Overview
Outdoor Pittsburgh is the ideal companion for families, hikers, and curious explorers to experience the city's remarkable landscape.
For nearly 150 years, Pittsburghers have fought to protect and expand their green spaces. From the rolling hills of Schenley Park to neighborhood playgrounds to the trails along the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, outdoor recreation has shaped the City's identity.
Blending rich historical narrative with a deep appreciation for environmental stewardship, authors Matthew Jacob, Charles Succop, and Laura Zurowski trace how visionary advocates transformed forgotten hillsides and industrial riverbanks into thriving public sanctuaries despite societal skepticism and political controversy.
With guided walks and hands-on activities, readers travel the paths created by the men and women responsible for Pittsburgh's beloved parks and the decades of beauty and enjoyment they have provided.
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