Have you ever noticed how good the fresh air feels when you breathe it in? Especially after you’ve been inside, trapped by a snowstorm or by unbearable heat. You can find plenty of places to go outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy nature – all year around – in and around Pittsburgh. Pine Ridge Park near Pittsburgh provides the perfect setting for a day out among nature.
Nature’s beauty - and plenty to do - awaits at Pine Ride Park in Blairsville, less than an hour’s drive from downtown Pittsburgh.
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The 635-acre park, a popular spot in Indiana County since it opened in the mid-1960’s, welcomes visitors all year-around.
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Winter provides the perfect backdrop for a day of cross-country skiing, hiking, or just meandering along one of the trails that crisscross the park.
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Cross a picturesque footbridge that passes over Tom’s Run. The mountain stream, which runs through the park, is a popular spot for fishing for trout.
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Pine Ridge Park boasts plenty of opportunities for family-friendly activities, including picnic pavilions, grills, and…
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Playgrounds, shaded by trees in the spring and in the summer. Despite a pond near the lodge and the stream, swimming is not permitted in Pine Ridge Park or any other Indiana County Parks.
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Carve some time out to play a round or two of disc golf. The nine-hole Pine Ridge Park Disc Golf Course challenges players with a variety of holes, each with an average length of 282 feet, including uphill and downhill holes.
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Explore the park and you’ll also discover a hidden cemetery that dates to the 1800’s. Little is known about the cemetery, with county officials surmising that it contains a family plot.
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Pine Ridge Park also rents out its rustic lodge. Plan your special event at the lodge, a spacious spot with stone fireplaces, a kitchen, rooms for activities, and restrooms. Lounge on the outdoor deck as you gaze at the beauty around you.
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Visitors can rent either Pine Lodge or one of the three picnic pavilions in the park.
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Address:
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Pine Ridge Park 998 Pine Ridge Road Blairsville, PA 15717 724-463-8636 Click here for more information.
Have you been to this park near Pittsburgh? What do you love most about it? If you prefer to stay closer to home, plan a visit to Pittsburgh’s oldest park.
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