I was told by fellow yelpers that one of the must do places while in Pittsburgh was that of Point state park. What I didn't know is that it's more than just a park or a place to run and destress from life. What a nice place!
Point State Park is a nice park within the downtown area of Pittsburgh, Pa. Whether you are here for play, relaxation, or just feeling the need for green space; I was here after cruising the streets of downtown Pittsburgh and found this park. Only thing I didn't like was the parking and obviously no free parking in downtown. I had to pay the fee just to enjoy the blissful serenity of Point State Park. It was about 3:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon in late September when I parked my rental car in a downtown parking garage and headed over to the park itself. There were a plethora of Pittsburgh citizens just hanging out, working out, or just enjoying what downtown life had to offer them at that point of time. It was very nice to be here, especially when rush hour traffic was already starting to ramp up. You could hear car horns pop from time to time and the hustle of mid town traffic can be felt and seen at any direction you turn. Point State Park is an ideal place to be when you need the time to just relax and gather yourself after a long challenging day at the office.
Point State Park is located at 601 Commonwealth Place here in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Like many Parks in metro areas, admission here to hang out is wonderfully and serendipitously free! It's a wonderful feeling to have stuff free, parks and beaches are a prime example of nature and government playing nicely for the betterment of its citizens. The park itself is maintained on a consistent basis and looks absolutely beautiful each time one wants to visit here. The iconic fountain here at Point State Park is one of the most beautiful I've seen in a while. The fountain is based at the western end of the Great Allegheny Passage, which is a 150 mile trail that connects to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) to form a 350 mile recreational trail spanning from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. Talk about an amazing Trek for ultra marathon runners! Wonder if they already have a race for that?!
The excitement in the air from citizens in Pittsburgh brings a smile to my face. It was then that I knew that I was in the right place at the right time, especially when it was during rush hour traffic in Pittsburgh. For me the time spent here at point State Park was very valuable to to the fact that it was my downtime from all the traveling and driving to Maryland. I would guess that this part is quite say to to the fact that there are a lot of people here and trying to park. Well you shouldn't be going out there late at night, it's good that the cops are out there patrolling the area when it's needed. I'm also glad that there are public restrooms for anyone Who wishes to use them Or needs them. There are many festivals and other public events that go on here at point state park throughout the year. You can see the views of Heinz football field and the Carnegie science Center, if you look for it. Four stars for being clean and magnificent. Five stars for being the respite of daily commuter life here in downtown Pittsburgh. Five stars for a just being scenic and beautiful all of the same time.
Parks are definitely the place to be and point state park here in Pittsburgh is just a place that can be the one that sparks your imagination. Beautiful scenic views always is a welcome sight, especially after a long day at the office or on the road. Definitely recommend it, if you are in the area.
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