Information about County Parks
in Westmoreland County PA
Contact Information:
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
Phone: 724.830.3950 or 1.800.442.6926
Donohoe Road
R.D. #12, Box 203
Greensburg, PA 15601
Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation Web Site
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 Countys
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
dcarpent@co.westmoreland.pa.us. Their mailing address is
RR #12 Box 203, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Major Parks
Westmoreland Countys 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 Hannas 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 Hannas
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.
Contact Information:
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
Donohoe Road
R.D. #12, Box 203
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724.830.3950 or 1.800.442.6926
Westmoreland County offers ideal
outdoor park settings in the heart of the Laurel Highlands