The Top 7 Natural Monuments in Allegheny County
Allegheny County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in Allegheny County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Allegheny County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Point State Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Point State Park, colloquially known as The Point, spans 36 acres in Downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. Positioned at the meeting point of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, forming …
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Red Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
This is a good place to take a break on a hot day, as the waterfall produces cold wind.
DO NOT DRINK this water, It is from an acid mine and the red-orange color comes from iron and rust.
DO NOT DRINK this water, It is from an acid mine and the red-orange color comes from iron and rust.
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Westinghouse Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The Westinghouse Memorial was unveiled in 1930 in honour of George Westinghouse, who founded the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
This memorial includes a pond and a large bronze monument. There is …
This memorial includes a pond and a large bronze monument. There is …
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Hay Woods
Highlight • Forest
Hays Woods sprawls over 660 acres of pristine woodland, valleys, and creeks at the southeast edge of Pittsburgh, adjacent to Hazelwood across the Monongahela River. It represents the largest new …
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Highlight • Structure
This place has been established since 1893, offering a delightful garden experience for the area. Spanning 15 acres, it includes a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens, making it a …
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Schenley Park Historic Landmark
Highlight • Historical Site
Established in 1889 through a land donation by Mary Schenley, this park encompasses 456 acres of trails, woods, and various attractions. Recognized as one of the historic landmarks in the …
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Emerald View Park
Highlight • Forest
Emerald View Park, created in 2005 and designated a regional park in 2007, has transformed significantly from its past. In the mid-1700s, Mount Washington was heavily mined for bituminous coal, …
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