Point State Park

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Point State Park, Pennsylvania

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Urban state park offering green space, riverfront trails, and historical landmarks at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers.

General Information

Hours:
Daily: 7am to 11pm
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed
Seasons:
Open year-round
Location:
601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Website:
dcnr.pa.gov

From downtown Pittsburgh, walk west on Liberty Avenue and enter the park via Commonwealth Place.

Overview

Point State Park is a 36-acre National Historic Landmark at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, preserving the sites of Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne with riverfront trails, interpretive exhibits, and the fountain. It hosts the Three Rivers Arts Festival and Fourth of July fireworks, and includes the Fort Pitt Block House, the oldest structure in Western Pennsylvania.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Point State Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

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