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One of the advantages of living in Westmoreland
County is the pleasure of visiting its many fine
parks and recreation areas. The Westmoreland
County Bureau of Parks & Recreation maintains
four major parks, four additional park and
recreation areas, and two trails. There is even
an historic site where visitors can step back
into Revolutionary times.
Throughout the year, organized events such as
Fishing Derbies, Concerts, Antiques &
Collectible Sales, Family and Super Fun Days,
and Hobgoblin Hikes bring a true sense of
community to Westmoreland parks. In July each
year, the Westmoreland County Arts and Heritage
Festival alone draws 100,000
attendees.
As lifelong residents of Westmoreland County,
the owners of InWestmoreland have seen the
County maintain a continued investment in
improving the parks system, and we never miss a
chance to enjoy the outdoors at one of
Westmoreland County’s exceptional recreational
areas. Over 2,700 acres of land around the
county have been set aside for your enjoyment!
On these pages we share our enthusiasm and
provide you with the information and links you
need to make your experience in Westmoreland
County’s parks one you will look forward to
repeating again and again.
Schedule of Park Events
March For Parks 2009
Keeping Westmoreland County Green…One Step at a
Time. Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation
Citizen’s Advisory Board and the Westmoreland
County Parks & Recreation Alliance are
co-sponsoring the March for Parks on
Saturday, March 28, 2009, Check In Begins:
9:00a.m., and March Starts: 10:30a.m.,
at Twin Lakes Park to support parks and
recreation facilities and services in
Westmoreland County. Prior to the event,
marchers collect monetary contributions. Walkers
and runners may participate as individuals or
teams. At the March, trade in your contributions
collected for prizes! Walk or run the 1.5 to 5
mile accessible course for fun. Lunch is
provided to all participants after the March.
For registration information call 724-830-3950
or go to
www.co.westmoreland.pa.us keyword “March for
Parks”.
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Earn a T-Shirt and Other Great Prizes.
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Team Trophies and Individual Awards - Come by
yourself or as a member of a team. Prizes
for the top three fundraising teams and the top
individual.
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Food, Drinks, and Fun - Lunch will be provided
after the March. The event concludes with
a door prize giveaway.
Keeping Westmoreland County Green....
One Step at a Time
The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks &
Recreation now maintains its own
informational
site, including up to date schedule and event
information. Use the links below to reach the
County’s site and their informative schedule
page.
Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks & Recreation
Schedule & Events
You can reach the Offices of the Westmorland
County Bureau of Parks and Recreation at
724-830-3950 (toll free at 1-800-442-6926
X3950). Or email them at
cpetroy@co.westmoreland.pa.us. Their
mailing address is 194 Donohoe Road, Greensburg,
PA 15601.
Major Parks
Westmoreland County’s major parks provide
amenities such as pavilions, athletic fields,
horseshoe pits, and even airfields for radio
controlled model aircraft. There are restroom
facilities. At some parks, concessions are
available, including food sales and boat or
bicycle rentals.
Recreational Areas
Go back to nature in these fine Westmoreland
County Parks. While these parks do not have all
the amenities of the major parks, the Ann Rudd
Saxman Nature Park, Bridgeport Dam, Chestnut
Ridge Park, and Sewickley Creek Wetlands
Interpretive Area each offer a fine experience
including miles of trails and nature study.
Historic Site
Hannas Town Historic Site is an active
archeological site with a history dating back
before the American Revolution. When visiting
Hanna’s Town, you will be greeted by a hostess
or guide dressed in colonial era costume and
knowledgeable concerning the history and
archeology of the site. The reconstructed
village consists of Robert Hanna’s
Tavern/Courthouse and Jail, three 18th century
log houses, a Revolutionary era fort, and a
wagon shed housing an authentic Conestoga wagon.
A gift shop is available.
Trails
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
maintains two trails for walking, biking, or
cross country skiing. The Five Star Trail passes
through Greensburg, Hempfield Township, South
Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, and Youngwood.
It is associated with the Regional Trail
Corporation. The Youghiogheny River Trail,
accessible through Cedar Creek Park, is part of
a trail system that will eventually link
Pittsburgh to Washington DC.
General Rules and Facilities, Event Planning,
Park Facilities, Rules and Regulations
Learn more about Event Planning, Park
Facilities, and Rules and Regulations is
courtesy of the Westmoreland County Bureau of
Parks and Recreation.
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Contact Information:
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
194 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone:
724-830-3950 |
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