Park Working Groups

Park working groups are designed to enable park volunteers to share information and resources, work together, troubleshoot, and design strategic plans.  They allow group members to coordinate the activities of organizations (such as city or community groups, corporations, and clubs) that are doing things in the parks. 

If there is an issue that you are passionate about relating to park management (such as bikes, dogs, invasive plants, water quality, or restoration activities) maybe you would like to be involved in one of the park working groups.

The Frick Park working group is currently working to coordinate work projects between partner organizations in Frick Park in order to maximize volunteer opportunities in the restoration of Nine Mile Run, Clayton Hill, and other project areas in Frick Park where invasive species or erosion are issues.  For more information, contact Jake Milofsky at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at 412-682-7275, ext. 221.

The Highland Park working group is focusing on seasonal pools development and the Washington Blvd. bike trail.  The group also has over a dozen Urban EcoStewards working to maintain the park.  For more information about the Highland Park working group, contact Gudrun Wells at the Parks Conservancy at 412-682-7275, ext. 222.

A Research and Monitoring Group exists in Schenley Park with representatives from Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Chatham College, and Carlow University.  For more information about the Schenley Park working group, contact Erin Copeland at the Parks Conservancy at 412-682-7275, ext. 218.

A Riverview Park working group is set to begin soon.  The Parks Conservancy is working closely with the Department of Public Works and the Urban EcoStewards to further restoration activities at the Chapel Shelter and Snyder's Point to prepare for the group's formation.