The Park Near Pittsburgh That You'll Want To Visit Again And Again
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 12, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Have you ever noticed how good the fresh air feels when you breathe it in? Especially after you’ve been inside, trapped by a snowstorm or by unbearable heat. You can find plenty of places to go outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy nature – all year around – in and around Pittsburgh. Pine Ridge Park near Pittsburgh provides the perfect setting for a day out among nature.
Nature's beauty - and plenty to do - awaits at Pine Ride Park in Blairsville, less than an hour's drive from downtown Pittsburgh.
Playgrounds, shaded by trees in the spring and in the summer. Despite a pond near the lodge and the stream, swimming is not permitted in Pine Ridge Park or any other Indiana County Parks.
Carve some time out to play a round or two of disc golf. The nine-hole Pine Ridge Park Disc Golf Course challenges players with a variety of holes, each with an average length of 282 feet, including uphill and downhill holes.
Explore the park and you'll also discover a hidden cemetery that dates to the 1800's. Little is known about the cemetery, with county officials surmising that it contains a family plot.
Pine Ridge Park also rents out its rustic lodge. Plan your special event at the lodge, a spacious spot with stone fireplaces, a kitchen, rooms for activities, and restrooms. Lounge on the outdoor deck as you gaze at the beauty around you.
Have you been to this park near Pittsburgh? What do you love most about it? If you prefer to stay closer to home, plan a visit to Pittsburgh’s oldest park.
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