December 23, 2024 Pittsburgh Debuts Its First Accessible Tennis Court Pittsburgh has debuted its first re-fitted accessible tennis court in Highland Park. The redesigned, high-visibility court is part of Mayor Ed Gainey’s plans to make the city accessible for all residents. Learn More The refitted tennis court will benefit those with vision impairments who may require higher contrast lining in order to play tennis. “Recreation is sometimes an area that’s not considered when thinking of ensuring inclusive spaces in cities,” Gainey said. “When I sought out to increase accessibility across all services, I knew we had to double-down on our efforts to make this city a place where everyone has the accommodations and tools they need to thrive.” The Department of Public Works is looking to expand accessible recreation options for city residents in the future. The tennis court is reserveable for programming. Those interested in reserving the space should email CitiParks at citiparkstennis@pittsburghpa.gov or call 412-255-2349.
November 19, 2024 Schenley Park Skating Rink Reopens Following Equipment Upgrade Schenley Park Skating Rink reopened for the 2024-25 season this week following an upgrade to its chilling equipment. Learn More The city planned to celebrate the opening of the outdoor rink with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 19. The city’s Department of Public Works encountered some issues during the upgrade of the equipment that prevented the 2023-24 season from taking place. The department completed the replacement of the aging chiller system, which was having difficulty keeping the ice viable. The total cost of the project was $3.5 million. Allegheny Regional Asset District contributed $2 million to the new chiller system. “The installation of the new chillers will ensure outdoor skating continues at Schenley Park for years to come,” said CitiParks Director Kathryn Vargas, who added that the upcoming season marks 50 years of the rink. More Information Schenley Park Skating Rink operates seven days a week and offers a variety of public skating sessions as well as several special skating events. Upcoming special events include: Skate with Santa – 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 Mascot Skate – 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (online tickets only) on Saturday, Jan. 25 Disco Night – 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (adults only) on Saturday, Feb. 1 Valentine’s On Ice – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (online tickets only) on Friday, Feb. 14 Family Skate – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (one child skates free with a paying adult) on Thursdays Admission to the skating rink is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and veterans (with ID), and $3 for youth (17 years and younger). Skate rentals are available for $3 per skater. For more information, visit the skating rink’s website.
