Category Archives: South Side Park

South Side Slopes Year in Review 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by cara.jette

What an exciting year for the South Side Slopes! Here are some highlights from 2014: January: We welcomed in Bruce Kraus as President of City Council and Bill Peduto as Mayor of Pittsburgh. February: First General Meeting of the year March: … Continue reading →

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South Side Park Trail Update

Posted on August 13, 2014 by cara.jette

The Mount Washington CDC Emerald Trail Corps has completed their work on South Side Park for the summer. Here’s an update on the work done from the project manager: Today I walked the completed trail loop, which includes the lower leg … Continue reading →

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South Side Park Trail work to begin this month!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by cara.jette

As part of our grant award to improve South Side Park, the SSSNA has partnered with the Mount Washington CDC’s Emerald Trail Corps to improve the hiking trails in the park.  Pending final city approval, the Emerald Trail Corps will … Continue reading →

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South Side Slopes Annual Summer Picnic

Posted on July 1, 2014 by cara.jette

Everyone is welcome to our annual summer picnic. The association will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage. Hope to see you there! The picnic starts at 6:30PM on Tuesday July … Continue reading →

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SCA Seeking Community Conservation Crew Leaders

Posted on March 3, 2014 by cara.jette

Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA is America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the 2014 Pittsburgh summer program   Lead, mentor and coach a crew of … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Work in South Side Park

Posted on May 27, 2013 by cara.jette

In the South Side Park decades of neglect allowed invasive vines to cripple much of the ecology. Use of the park was almost exclusively by dirt bikes and partying campers, further eroding the landscape and forest and littering the park. … Continue reading →

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