
Hidden gem with skyline and river views above Pittsburgh
Emerald View Park offers sweeping city and Ohio River views from Mt. Washington above Pittsburgh. Described by visitors as a hidden gem, it features accessible parking, a pleasant grassy area, and a small playground. Trails invite peaceful hikes and dog-friendly walks, with a gravel path down toward the river and scenic overlooks that reveal areas like Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. Porta potties sit near the entrance.
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Wooded trails with river views and berry-lined paths, perfect for walking and exploration.
Breathtaking panoramic views of Pittsburgh's skyline, Ohio River, and major stadiums.
Family-friendly playground for children to enjoy in a safe, outdoor setting.
Open spaces ideal for flying drones with unobstructed vistas and minimal crowds.
Trails and grassy areas suitable for walking dogs, offering a pet-friendly environment.
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Stephanie Nicole
It has a really great view but the trails were covered in broken glass so if you walking your dog be careful.
Jerry M
First time visit today to this pleasant little park. Porta potties by the stage near the entrance. A pleasant trail leading downward along the hillside, lined with lots of berries. Not particularly long, but wooded all around with some river views and very private. Also public areas with hills and a playground.
David Sever
This is clearly a hidden treasure of a park at the far end of Grandview Ave (the main straight across Mt. Washington). It gives a totally different perspective view of the point and Ohio River than the lookout spots closer to the incline. I actually went there for the purpose of flying my new drone and this park is perfect for that. I was there for a couple hours and saw 2 other people the whole time. The other overlooks on Mt. Washington were loaded with people. And parking is way more accessible at Emerald Park. There's also a much better perspective and vision of Acrisure stadium and PNC Park which you don't get from the incline observation point. And there's also a nice patch of grass there and nice big flat rocks to sit on. Additionally there's a small gravel trail that you can walk down towards the river. Emerald Park is definitely a hidden gem. It is so clean and just "nice". Good job Pittsburgh we see ya beautiful vistas!
Chelsea D
Great views of the city! According to my GPS this is the same entrance as Grandview Park with residential street parking. There is a playground for children and hiking trails that are dog friendly!
Josh Weber
I hiked in starting from the Green Leaf Trailhead starting just before sunrise, which was an amazing decision. Hiking along and emerging on Mt. Washington at sunrise is the way to go. There are many outlooks and several outcroppings that offer an even better, less obstructed view. On a weekday morning I had the place to myself. Wonderful views of the city and neat neighborhoods to explore.