Mission/Vision

Our Mission

To improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with the City.

Our Vision

Wide appreciation and enjoyment of a sustainable park system whose landscapes, facilities and programming set world standards of excellence.

Conservancy Facts and Figures

Year Founded: 1996
Amount Raised: Nearly $50 million
Acres Stewarded: 1,700 +
Capital Projects Completed: 10


2009 By the Numbers

Trees planted in the parks: 555
Volunteer hours in the parks: 2,939
Awards won: 9
Visits to the regional parks: 5 million