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Rules

Please keep our parks safe and beautiful by following these park rules and guidelines.

  • Park hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. every day
  • Park speed limit: 25 mph
  • Dogs must be on a leash and under control
  • Playgrounds and courts are off-limits to pets
  • Please dispose of your trash
  • Do not dump trash on park land
  • Only use fire in designated cooking areas
  • Alcoholic beverages by special permit only 
  • Do not harm or vandalize park structures 
  • Do not frighten, tease or molest animals 
  • Glass items are not permitted in the park

To report an emergency in the park, dial 911.  For all other non-emergency concerns, including vandalism and other rule violations, dial 311.  For more information about the City of Pittsburgh's 311 Non-Emergency Services line, click here.

What's Happening

Wednesdays, July 7, August 4, and September 1
6:30 - 8:00pm

Walks in the Woods
Riverview Park Visitor Center

Get to know the parks this summer with free weekly walks led by docents familiar with their history, ecology, and transformation.  Walks last an hour to an hour and a half.  For more information, click here.


Thursdays through August 26
Fridays through October 29
8:00 - 10:00pm

Allegheny Observatory Tours

Tours of this working research facility begin with a short slide or film presentation and continue with a walking tour that ends at the 13" Fitz-Clark refractor telescope.  If it's a clear night, you'll see whatever celestial objects are within the telescope's range.  Tours are free but reservations are required.  Call 412-321-2400 between 1:00 and 5:00 Monday through Friday to reserve your spot.  For more information, click here.

Related Links

Citiparks
Department of Public Works
Picnic Shelter Rental
Allegheny Observatory
Riverview Park Alliance
Observatory Hill, Inc.
Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Cinema in the Park Schedule
Riverview Park 5K