Pittsburgh has received a $200,000 grant from Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development for improvements to city parks and trail infrastructure planning, according to Mayor Corey O'Connor and State Senator Lindsey Williams.
The funding will modernize Farmhouse Field in Highland Park, add new water fountains in several neighborhoods, and support planning for the Allegheny Riverfront Trail Connectivity Project.
The trail connectivity planning will explore new connections linking Highland Park, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, Larimer, and Morningside to the Allegheny Riverfront Trail and the Brilliant Line trail. According to Williams, "I'm happy to support this investment into the City that will help residents easily get outside and exercise, play and connect with their neighbors."
City Councilwoman Deb Gross said, "This will help us provide new trail connections and infrastructure so that everyone feels welcome and enjoys our parks." The grant comes through the Community and Economic Assistance Program.