The 12 Best Outdoor Playgrounds in and around Pittsburgh, PA

2005 Beechwood Blvd., Frick Park, Squirrel Hill

Blue Slide Playground

This Pittsburgh’s classic features play structures for kids of all ages, but the main star in this playground is the big blue concrete slide that is built right into the hill. There are many other play structures which are separated by age and ability level, such as tunnels, swings, a Toddler’s Area, a large climbing pyramid, and even a picnic area nearby for a lunch break!

3501 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Anderson Playground

Anderson Playground, a.k.a Dinosaur Playground, features two dinosaur-shaped structures, shaped playground castles with lookout towers, merry-go-round, and a drawbridge, and plenty of green space to run around. The dinosaur structures offer two slides, one for older children and one for younger ones.

285 River Ave. Aspinwall, PA 15215

Aspinwall Riverfront Park

The Aspinwall Riverfront Park’s star feature is the famous bronze sculpture slide. This art installation in which kids can spend hours sliding and playing is located in an 11-acre park that is home to a walking trail, native gardens, free ice-skating in the winter, and so much more!

Reservoir Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Highland Park Super Playground

Kids will find so many ways to play in this amazing wooden playground! It’s filled with winding paths, a tire bridge, monkey bars, balancing platforms, swing sets, and more! There’s a covered picnic ara and outdoor fitness equipment for the grown ups.

111 Ernie Mashuda Dr, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Kids Castle

Little queens and kings will have a blast at King Castle! It features three themed areas with classic and modern playground equipment, including climbing areas, swings, riding animals, a rock climbing wall, and many activities!

McMurray Road, Wiltshire Dr, Upper St Clair, PA 15241

Wiltshire Park

All ages will have a great time at Wiltshire Park! The amazing playground has swings, slides, tunnel, horizontal rings, a merry-go-round, and bar climbers. Kids can also run around and play on the big open space, where adults can chill or enjoy the basketball courts, hiking areas, and a walking path.

1803 Cliff St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

August Wilson Park Playground

Besides the great play structures, this playground has something parents will love: an amazing view of the Allegheny River and plenty of space for seating. Kids will have a blast playing at this castle with slides, a climbing net, monkey bars, and climbing structures.

5612 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Wightman Playground at Wightman Park

With multiple climbing nets, castle structures, slides, tunnels, and more, the Wightman Playground is an awesome option when it comes to outdoor fun! This is an accesible playground with wheelchair-accesible features.

S Ridge Dr, Allison Park, PA 15101

Black and Gold Playground

The Black and Gold Playground has many cool features, including double-wide ramps, handlebars, swings, and many other interactive and accessible features which makes it a great park for special physical needs kids and kids of all abilities. The playground is surrounded by picnic areas for the whole family to have a nice break time!

625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley

War Memorial Park

Kids of all ages will find something to enjoy at War Memorial Park! It features the Hoey’s Hideaway Playground designed for kids ages 5-12 which features a rock climbing wall, a zip line, and more fun features, and a smaller playground for kids ages 2-5 that includes a train-themed play structure as well as swings and spring-mounted animals!

Blaine’s Way, Sewickley, PA 15143

Blueberry Hill Park’s Blueberry Patch Playground

Blueberry Hill Park is a must-visit park when it comes to families with kids: it features sand voleyball fields, volleyball courts, and three playgrounds. The Blueberry Patch Playground boasts a roofed sandbox in which kids will play as they are on the beach with beach toys and pails! You will also finf slides and swings, as well as climbing structures, and more.

750 Monroeville Trestle Rd, Plum, PA 15239

Oblock Playground at Boyce Park

All ages and abilities can enjoy this playground! The features can be accesed by wheelchair, and it features a soft robber ground and swings with high bakcs and harnesses. You can also find picnic tables and plenty of green space!