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Schenley Plaza

Located between the Carnegie and Hillman Libraries and directly across from the Cathedral of Learning, Schenley Plaza is Oakland's green oasis. The Plaza's features include:

  • Four dining kiosks offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Free public entertainment throughout the season
  • The PNC Carousel, the Plaza's feature family attraction
  • Movable chairs and café tables
  • A tented area for shade 
  • Unlimited free wireless internet access
  • Clean, wheelchair-accessible restrooms
  • 24-hour security

Used as a parking lot for decades, the five-acre Schenley Plaza was restored to its intended use by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and its community partners in 2006. A second phase of the Plaza's revitalization, the restoration of the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain, was completed in 2008. Future plans for the site include the restoration of the Magee Memorial Fountain in front of the Carnegie Library, and a full-service restaurant in the Plaza's northwest corner.

Energy Usage

Direct Energy logoElectricity usage in Schenley Plaza for 2010 is being offset using renewable energy certificates (RECs) through Make Me Green™ from Direct Energy Business.

Awards

Recognition for Schenley Plaza includes:

  • Silver Award for Environmentally Sustainable Projects from The International Awards for Livable Communities (2009)
  • IDA Pinnacle Award for Public Space from the International Downtown Association (2009)
  • Commonwealth Award (Silver) from 10thousand Friends of Pennsylvania (2009)
  • Best Place to Hang Out from The Pitt News (2008)
  • 10 Best Bet Award from 10Best.com / Trusted Advice for Travelers (2008)
  • Dominion Community Impact Award (2006)

 

What's Happening

For a schedule of live music at Schenley Plaza, click here.

Saturday, September 11
12:00 - 10:00pm

Jazz Day in the Park

The Pittsburgh Jazz Society brings its jazz festival to Schenley Plaza for the second year in a row.  Free jazz performances and inductions into the PJS Hall of Fame will fill the day.  For a schedule of performers, click here.


Sunday, September 12
2:00 - 5:00pm

Kids Day!

Free rides on the PNC Carousel plus balloon animals, face-painting, puppets, and more.

Related Links

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Phipps Conservatory
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