Outdoors Downtown & the Cultural District
Point State Park
An outdoor spot in Downtown & the Cultural District, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Park at the tip of downtown where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown & the Cultural District, alongside 2 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Future of Pittsburgh ball rise and The Rink at PPG Place. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown & the Cultural District. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Future of Pittsburgh ball rise
At midnight the illuminated ball rises nearly 75 feet at Stanwix Street and Penn Avenue as fireworks go off.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2The Rink at PPG Place
Outdoor ice rink around a tall Christmas tree in the plaza of the glass PPG Place towers.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Original Oyster House
Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant, open on Market Square since 1870, known for oversized fish sandwiches.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Highmark First Night
Dec 31 arts festival across the Cultural District, with outdoor stages, a parade and an early fireworks show.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Sight · Mount Washington · 0.5 mi straight-line - 6Grandview Avenue overlooks
Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.
Sight · Mount Washington · 0.6 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Point State Park is a stop on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown & the Cultural District
Point State Park is our only outdoors pick in Downtown & the Cultural District; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown & the Cultural District guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Mount Washington
Our climate figures for Downtown & the Cultural District come from nearby Mount Washington. Average daily highs in Mount Washington run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Point State Park itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Mount Washington from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Mount Washington weather by month (covers Downtown & the Cultural District).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Point State Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 40.44170, -80.00719
- Destination
- Downtown & the Cultural District, Pennsylvania
Point State Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Point State Park?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Point State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Point State Park?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Walk out to the fountain at dusk for the view of Mount Washington lit up.
Is Point State Park free?
Yes, we list Point State Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Point State Park?
Point State Park appears on Pittsburgh New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Point State Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown & the Cultural District.
Plan Downtown & the Cultural District
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown & the Cultural District
- The Speakeasy Drinks
- Omni William Penn Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.