June 10, 2025 Pittsburgh Parks Rank in Top 15 Nationally for Accessibility, Other Factors The Trust for Public Land recently compared Pittsburgh’s parks to other major U.S. cities in five categories and found that an overwhelming majority of the city’s residents live near a park. Learn More Pittsburgh’s 176 parks were compared to other cities in the categories of acreage, access, investment, amenities, and equity. The report found that 94% of Pittsburgh residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, compared to the national average of 76% for the nation’s 100 most populous cities. Overall, Pittsburgh ranked 15th nationally among park systems. It ranked highest in the areas of amenities and access, slightly above average for equity and investment, and slightly below average for acreage. In terms of income, age, and race/ethnicity, there was little difference between various groups in terms of access to Pittsburgh parks. For more information on the study and to view its methodology, visit the Trust Public Land’s website.
June 6, 2025 Turning Rankings Into Results: ParkScore Index in Action The Trust for Public Land will host a discussion in June on its ParkScore® index, which ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they meet residents’ needs for parks. Learn More Park Bench Chat: Turning Rankings Into Results will include a discussion on the 2025 ParkScore release and how investment in parks can foster unity and civic trust at a time when social fragmentation is on the rise. Attendees will hear from local leaders who are pairing data with community engagement to not only expand access, but also to strengthen social ties, support community-led leadership, and ensure parks reflect the people they serve. The event will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Registration is open.
