Parks Are Free Photo Contest

Parks Are Free logoThe Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is proud to announce the winners of our 2010 Parks Are Free Photo Contest.  We had 250 entries this year, representing a wide ranges of parks and activities throughout Allegheny County.  These images stood out to our judges at sponsor UPMC Health Plan as being the best of the best. 

You can purchase a calendar with all 12 winning images at our online store, with the proceeds benefiting the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.  The photos will also be on display at the Schenley Park Café and Visitor Center beginning in November, and the grand prize winner will be published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Grand Prize Winner

David Pinkerton - Pink Reflection

David Pinkerton, "Pink Reflection," Allegheny Commons

Other Winners

Jennifer Stein - Bowling Green Bench 

Jennifer Stein, "Bowling Green Bench," Frick Park

John Moyer, Nine Mile Run in Winter

John Moyer, "Nine Mile Run in Winter," Frick Park

John Moyer - Yellow Warbler

John Moyer, "Yellow Warbler," Frick Park

Alan Whittington - Frick Tree

Alan Whittington, "Frick Tree"

Anne Hong - Observatory Hike at Dusk

Anne Hong, "Observatory Hike at Dusk," Riverview Park

Sean Kelly - Schenley Overlook

Sean Kelly, "Schenley Overlook"

Brian Werner, Champion

Brian Werner, "Champion," Schenley Park

Jennifer Stein, Frick Park Leaves

Jennifer Stein, "Frick Park Leaves"

Lisa Seligman, Schenley Park Road

Lisa Seligman, "Schenley Park Road"

Lindsay Rethage, Almost four years of thought

Lindsay Rethage, "Almost Four Years of Thought," Fall Run Park

Jon Pratt - Frick Park

Jon Pratt, "Frick Park"

Last Year's Winners

View a slideshow of the 2009 winners below.

 

Upcoming Events

Spring volunteer work days start up in March. Check out the schedule and help keep our parks beautiful. 

See photos of the restoration progress at Mellon Square on our Flickr site.

Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.

Info for Volunteers

What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good tread, all-weather clothing, a reusable water bottle (if you have one).

What will be provided: All necessary tools, gloves, materials, snacks, and instruction.

What to expect:  Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy volunteer work days are typically 4 hours long, rain or shine, and involve some type of ecological restoration work such as planting trees or wildflowers, controlling erosion, building trails, managing invasive species, or cleaning up dumpsites. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about safety and technique, provide you with tools and materials, and help you make a difference in our amazing parks. Expect to have fun, meet people who love the outdoors, and get dirty!