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| - If you did not know any better, you would think that Point State Park (name notwithstanding) is a city park that is Pittsburgh's front yard. Well, it is a wonderful park. Besides, how many other cities have a state park right in the heart of Downtown?
Point State Park has been closed for awhile now for re-construction. The good news is that the city side of the park is now open! This includes the city-side lawn, portal bridge, overlook area and access to the pedestrian walkway to the North Shore. They have done a lot of upgrades including a new lawn, new irrigation, drainage and electrical systems; pathways, landscaping, benches and lighting; vendor hookups; a new stage pad; and renovations to the reflecting pool.
Located between the Three Rivers and the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne Bridges, Point State Park is an urban oasis. The actual point has a 150' fountain. Did you know that there is actually a 4th river at the Point? That's right! An underground river feeds the Fountain, which is actually an aerator. I love to come here on my lunch hour sometimes, even though it's a bit of a hike, and de-stress. It's wonderful to read a book here, or sit and watch the highway, river, and rail traffic go by. The only other city I know of with a "front yard" is Chicago with its Grant Park.
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