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Pittsburgh will transfer $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to CitiParks to pay for staff and supplies at the McKinley Recreation Center. The money will support out-of-school time programs and services for children and youth. City Council unanimously approved the transfer on August 3, 2026, following sponsorship by Council Member Robert Charland.

Resolution transferring the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) from…

Pittsburgh will pay $73,050 to Musco Sports Lighting for a software package to digitally control lighting across all city ballfields and parks. The City Council unanimously approved the payment on August 3, 2026.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Musco Sports Lighting, in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Fifty Dollars…

Pittsburgh is cutting unspent balances from four completed or closing park improvement projects funded by the parks tax, removing a total of $1,248.17 from the Department of Public Works' budget. The cuts affect the Grandview Avenue Play Area, Lincoln Place Dek Hockey lights, parks fitness equipment, and Upper McKinley Playground upgrades.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2022…

Pittsburgh is moving $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to the Department of Parks & Recreation to pay for staff and supplies for out‑of‑school programs at Burgwin Recreation Center.

Resolution transferring the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) from…

Pittsburgh will let Macedonia FACE use the Ammon Recreation Center at 2217 Bedford Avenue to offer senior programs, congregate meals and supportive services for older adults, starting in September for up to two years at no cost to the city.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, to enter into a Facilities Usage Agreements or…

Pittsburgh will update its code to change the article number for rules about city-owned spaces. This change affects city-owned or controlled properties, including buildings, parks, and libraries. No money is mentioned in the update.

Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 11 of 2026, effective May 14, 2026, entitled, “Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh…

Pittsburgh’s Department of Parks and Recreation can now set up a City Farms Garden Program that lets residents, businesses, or community groups lease small plots on permanently city‑owned land for urban gardening. Licenses last less than a year and can be renewed if rules are followed. The program is open to anyone who wants to grow food on city property.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article VII: City Realty by adding a…

Pittsburgh updated its park rules to explicitly ban digging, removing soil, rocks, plants, or wood, and foraging or collecting seeds without a city-approved urban agriculture lease or written permission. The rules apply across all city parks, excepting permitted City-approved orchards and urban agricultural spaces.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds by…

Pittsburgh will transfer $550,000 from sports facilities to play area improvements. The money will go to Lewis Playground Improvements. This change affects the 2025 budget.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 924 of 2024, effective December 18, 2024, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Capital…

Pittsburgh will apply for a $250,000 grant to help fund the Manchester Park Rehabilitation Project, with a local match of $37,500. The project aims to rehabilitate Manchester Park. The total project cost is $287,500.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Public Works to apply for a grant from Pennsylvania…

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements for booking, performance and…

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a financial Sponsorship Agreement with Bank of New York Mellon Corporation…