Stroll through the pages of time when you visit Pittsburgh’s oldest park. Meander or bike over a quaint footbridge. Bite into a hot dog from an old-fashioned hot dog vendor. Or sit back and watch the ducks and the geese float along Lake Elizabeth. If you haven’t experienced Allegheny Commons Park yet, you really don’t know what you’re missing.

Allegheny Commons Park has been an oasis of green on the Northside since 1867. Today, the 80-acre park holds distinction as a City Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

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History whispers throughout the park with such monuments as the George Washington Monument, the Hampton Battery Memorial, and the Soldiers’ Memorial (pictured below).

Facebook/Allegheny Commons Park Originally installed in a different location in 1871, the Soldiers’ Memorial moved to its current home at Allegheny Commons Park in 1931. The monument honors an estimated 4,000 Allegheny County soldiers who lost their lives during the Civil War.

Lake Elizabeth, perhaps the masterpiece of the centuries-old park, welcomes kayakers to explore her waters. Swimming and wading, however, are not permitted in the three foot deep lake.

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Meander or bike along the tree-lined paths. Allegheny Commons Park houses more than 1,000 trees.

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Several of the trees, according to the Allegheny Commons Initiative, are believed to have been in the park since the 1800’s.

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Bring your beloved pooch to the park for a leisurely stroll or a vigorous walk. All dogs must remain on a leash unless in an area marked otherwise.

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The lush, natural oasis hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, including the Ultimate Play Day, volunteer events, concerts, and…

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Yoga classes. Even if you don’t visit for an event, you’ll find plenty to do at the park — biking, walking, kayaking, relaxing on a bench, or reading under the shade of a tree.

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Allegheny Commons Park welcomes visitors daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Click here to learn more about Pittsburgh’s oldest park.

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Originally installed in a different location in 1871, the Soldiers’ Memorial moved to its current home at Allegheny Commons Park in 1931. The monument honors an estimated 4,000 Allegheny County soldiers who lost their lives during the Civil War.

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