Environmental Center
The Frick Environmental Center is a critical link between Pittsburgh residents and the natural world. Since the Center's main building burned in 2002, its dedicated staff has continued year-round programming from their offices in the entrance gatehouse. Although devastating, the loss has provided an opportunity to rethink the Center’s purpose. A community visioning process established an overarching mission for a new Environmental Center at Frick Park: Education through Restoration. As a theme, Education through Restoration is active (programming is outside and hands-on) and purposeful (programming actually helps to restore the park).
This newly envisioned Environmental Center will be a joint project of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh. It will offer expanded urban environmental education programming for camp and school groups, and will be the hub for the Parks Conservancy's volunteer activities and community outreach programs.
Frick Environmental Center Photos
We sent photographer Alexander Denmarsh inside the Environmental Center to capture what the burnt-out building looks like today. Check out the photos below.
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What's Happening
Wednesdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, and September 15
6:30 - 8:00pm
Walks in the Woods
Frick Environmental Center
Get to know the parks this summer with free weekly walks led by docents familiar with their history, ecology, and transformation. All walks last an hour to an hour and a half. For more information, click here.
Saturday, September 11
10:00am - 1:00pm
Alphabet Trail and Tales
Beechwood and Nicholson Entrance
Follow the alphabet as it trails through Frick Park and guides you to thrilling tales! The Citiparks Roving Art Cart will be on hand with art activities. For more information, call 412-665-3665.
Sunday, September 26
9:30am
The Great Race 10K Run
Beechwood Blvd. at Dallas Ave.
On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! The 33rd Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K registration has begun. Individual runners, teams, and wheelchair athletes are training for a new running season. The USATF certified course for the 10K (6.2 miles) is predominantly a downhill course and runs along Fifth Avenue and the Boulevard of the Allies. Portions of the proceeds are donated to the Richard S. Caliguiri Amyloidosis Fund in honor of race founder and late mayor of Pittsburgh, Richard S. Caliguiri. For more information on The Great Race 10K Run, please call The Great Race Hotline at 412-255-2493 or visit www.rungreatrace.com.
Related Links
Citiparks
Department of Public Works
Picnic Shelter Rental
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association
Frick Environmental Center
Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club
Frick Park Clay Court Tennis Club
Frick Art & Historical Center
PTAG
