Point State Park is the only large public park in downtown Pittsburgh, with 13 miles of trails and green spaces developed at the confluence of the city's three rivers. It's also in the midst of a major redevelopment - the park was never meant for the level of traffic it enjoys today. Be sure to vis
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- Point State Park is a designated National Historic Landmark after a rebuilding project which began from a deteriorated commercial slum. Today, visitors walk along paved promenades on the riverfront and to overlooks for dramatic views of Pittsburgh, its busy waterways, scenic hillsides and many br
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Nicknamed the "Forks of the Ohio," the park is not only the site of a confluence of major rivers, but was a pivotal turning point in the French and Indian War as well.In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and the Monongahela rivers meet at Point State Park to form the Ohio River. The p
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A wonderfully inspiring spot where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River - this is Point State Park. The 36-acre park commemorates the arrival of European civilization in 1754; today, it remains a popular gathering spot. A 200-foot fountain at the park's center symbolizes
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Located at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, Point State Park was designated a National Historic Landmark for the role it played during the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the nation's expansion into the Northwest Territory in the late 18th century. The park contains the For
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A few hours spent in Point State Park are rewarding both historically and aesthetically. If you are feeling a need to learn about the history of the city or want to pump up your pride, this is the best place to start. Enter the park at the corner of Commonwealth Place and Liberty Avenue along the w
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