POINT STATE PARK
TRANSFORMED

Point State Park is a 36-acre state park and National Historic Landmark located at the confluence of the three rivers in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. With more than 3 million visitors a year, the park serves as a tangible reminder of Pittsburgh's enduring importance in our nation's history. It is also Pittsburgh's premier public gathering place, the centerpiece of Three Rivers Park, and the final destination of the historic Great Allegheny Passage.

As Pittsburgh continues to redefine itself as a great place to live, work, study, and play, it is good business to invest in Point State Park. The park is located on regional and national trail systems used by thousands every year, and within walking distance for 140,000 downtown workers, 8,000 residents, 17 schools, 14 major attractions, 9 hotels, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Designed by Ralph Griswold and Charles Stotz in the 1940s and completed in the 1970s, this Modernist park has experienced considerable wear and tear. Originally legislated as a 'passive park', the Point was never designed to accommodate major events and tens of thousands of visitors at the same time. Thirty years later, the utilities were outdated, the landscaping deteriorated, the pavement damaged, the riverfront access inadequate, and historical programming limited. The renovated park will now host major outdoor events far more effectively and will dramatically expand opportunities for daily outdoor recreation, educational and cultural programming, and leisure activities for downtown residents and visitors.

The first phase of the Point State Park renovation was undertaken in late 2006, with much of the park now open to the public including the newly renovated City Side Lawn. Over the following few months and years, additional sections of the park will be updated and improved, renewing the park for future generations.

The Point State Park Master Plan was developed though a two-year planning process that included more than forty public meetings.

What's
Coming:

* Touch the Water in a restored fountain with a wading pool for children.

* Get on a Boat from two new water landings. Located on both sides of the Point, they are designed to accommodate boaters, paddlers, and water transport.

* Dine Alfresco at a bustling new 'green' café.

* Pedal to the Point from Washington, DC on a new riverside trail. The Point fountain is positioned as the national trailhead for the Great Allegheny Passage.

* Take a Stroll from the Convention Center or a hike from the colorful Strip District on a revitalized promenade along the Allegheny River.

* Learn and Live History through a dynamic outdoor program and expanded exhibitions at the Fort Pitt Museum and Block House.

* Enjoy the Show at the