Age 50+ Walk & Learn: Nature (Southside Park)

Explore one of Pittsburgh’s most underrated parks — Southside Park. This park has been undergoing an incredible revitalization with tons of community members and partners assisting with clean-ups and Smash & Trash events. When you enter the park, you’ll see tons of new saplings and native plant species recently planted. This park is glowing up right before our eyes!

Participants should prepare for a 1 mile hike at a slow pace with 50% of the hike being uphill. Terrain will be varied including compacted dirt, pavement, stones, steps, and small streams. Participants should be comfortable crossing uneven terrain, stepping down larger steps, and potentially crossing a few wet rocks. This hike is not recommended for individuals requiring assistance by use of canes, walkers, or rollators.

Trip Leader: Senior Park Ranger Erica Heide has been with the Park Ranger Program since 2017.  Her love of conservation and background in Environmental Science made her the first ranger in Frick Park. She has a special place in her heart for Southside Park!

Activity level: Moderate (Please note this hike will be more strenuous than most in this series!)

Distance: 1 mile

Starting Location: Southside Park (parking lot off Quarry Street)

2426 Saber Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Ticket Sales Close: Wednesday November 6th at 9am **Please note: This date is later than usual due to our being out of office on Election Day. You will not receive full trip info email until after tickets close.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to ensure that the trip gets underway on time. Dress for the weather (Venture Outdoors trips proceed rain or shine!), bring water and wear comfortable closed toe shoes (must be closed toe). By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that you are physically able to undertake the activity described above. 

Members can use their member discount at checkout.