Point State Park Attraction Details

Point State Park
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Located at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, Point State Park has a fabulous water fountain, paved promenades along the riverfront and overlooks with dramatic views of the city, waterways, and hillside scenery. The park land was designated a National Historic Landmark for the role it played during the French and Indian War.

By the early 1950s, the area had deteriorated into a commercial slum. It has been reclaimed and is now one of the nation's outstanding historical parks. The park is designated as a National Historic Landmark.

A stone bleacher along the Allegheny River section of the park provides seating for outdoor concerts and other events. A bike and in-line skate route through Point State Park connects the North Shore Trail, the South Side Trail, and the Eliza Furnace Trail via bicycle routes through the city of Pittsburgh.

The Fort Pitt Museum is devoted to the frontier period of local history. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. On Sundays, the hours are from noon to 5 p.m. The Music Bastion in the eastern section of the park has been partially excavated to expose part of the Fort's original foundation as a permanent exhibit.

The Fort Pitt Blockhouse is the oldest authentic building in Western Pennsylvania. Built by Colonel Henry Bouquet in 1764, it is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, on Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.

The main park entrance, riverfront wharf walkway, restrooms, numerous parking spaces and the water fountains are accessible. For more information about accessibility within Point State Park, contact the park office.

The fountain at the headwaters of the Ohio River was dedicated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on August 30, 1974, marking the completion of the park. The fountain is operated daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weather permitting, during the spring, summer and fall seasons.

Address:
101 Commonwealth Pl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-281-9284

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