Schenley Park

Schenley Park is a municipal green space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, covering roughly 456 acres between the Oakland, Greenfield, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods. The grounds include densely wooded paths, open lawns, sports facilities, and a mix of landscaped and natural areas.

Mary Schenley donated the original land to the city of Pittsburgh in 1889, after which architect Edward Manning Bigelow was tasked with laying out the grounds. The design followed the style of late 19th-century American landscape gardens and greatly expanded the city's recreational areas.

The grounds hold the Neill Log House from 1787, one of the oldest remaining buildings from the region's early settlement days. Visitors can view this log cabin and gain a sense of how the first inhabitants who settled here lived.

Visitors will find tennis courts, hiking trails, an ice skating rink, a swimming pool, and a public golf course accessible through several entrances along the boundaries. Most facilities remain open year-round, with trails and open areas free to walk at any time of day.

Since 1983, the grounds transform each year into a race circuit for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, where historic vehicles drive through the pathways. Spectators then see classic racing cars from the mid-20th century in an unusual combination of motorsport and urban greenery.

Location: Pittsburgh

Inception: October 30, 1889

Architects: Edward Manning Bigelow

GPS coordinates: 40.43440,-79.94280

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30