Donor Newsletter May - June 2021 Park Champions Like You: PittsburghParks.org 412 x Parks Conservancy A Tree Nursery Grows at Hazelwood Green The initial collection includes tee shirts, a water bottle, and a welcome mat, all of which will soon be available for purchase at www.shopfouronetwo.com. The best part about this exciting collaboration? A portion of the proceeds will support the Conservancy’s Campership program, which provides summer camp scholarships for children whose families cannot afford the full Proceeds from the 412 x Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy collection will support the Parks Conservancy’s cost of attending camp. campership program!

Since its founding in 2007, Shop412 to create these new custom items for Initial designs from the 412 x Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy collection provided by the has become known for its iconic park lovers everywhere.” talented designers at 412. designs representing Pittsburgh’s diverse landscape and storied history. “We were born and raised in Pittsburgh, he Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy According to the company’s co- so we have a deep appreciation for Tand Shop412 have launched a new owners, Pittsburgh’s parks are a central how the parks shape our City,” added partnership to celebrate the Parks part of that experience. Christian Kinkela, co-owner, Shop412. Conservancy’s 25th anniversary. The “We’re grateful to collaborate with “412 x Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” “One of the many benefits of living in the Parks Conservancy to celebrate collaboration kicks off with the launch the City is its parks,” said Aaron Kinkela, its 25th anniversary. We look forward This April, 40 trees were planted in Hazelwood Green by a local workforce development of a new apparel and accessories co-owner, Shop412. “The care that to helping them continue to grow with organization, in partnership with the Parks Conservancy. collection featuring graphics honoring the Parks Conservancy puts into our unique projects and products for years Pittsburgh’s parks. parks shows. That’s why we’re excited to come.” uilt for its neighboring community, temporary meadow and nursery on BHazelwood Green is grounded an adjacent development site to on the principles of sustainability, the south of the plaza. Forty trees equity, and inclusive economic were placed in artful swathes of Celebrate 15 Years of opportunity. A former urban pea gravel, surrounded by lawn and brownfield, Hazelwood Green is reclaimed stones for seating. The ! being transformed into a center Hazelwood Green will be framed by for innovation, research and native wildflowers, emerging later in Give a gift of $75 or more to support Schenley Plaza development, light manufacturing, the year. The nursery will incubate and receive a children’s coloring book! housing, retail, public green spaces, future street trees for the site. trails, and more. $75 Other $______Stay tuned for more information In April, the Pittsburgh Parks about this project and learn more See enclosed envelope or call 412.682.7275 for Conservancy began working with about how this tree nursery will soon more information. a local workforce development make a positive impact on the Trees planted at the Plaza will eventually be organization, POORLAW to plant a Hazelwood community. moved throughout Hazelwood.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy does not solicit contributions from persons or entities in states other than , New York, or Florida. Contact Zak Koval at [email protected] or 412.682.7275 Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | May - June 2021 ENGAGE nature in the middle of the bustling city while enjoying all that the Plaza offers.

Additionally, a Schenley Plaza highlight that’s fun for people of all ages and abilities is the beloved PNC Carousel. The Carousel is one of the city’s most cherished park attractions. The classically styled Carousel was recently renovated in 2020 with new safety and aesthetic improvements. These improvements include new brass plating, anti-slip deck surfacing, and fresh paint on the carved and brightly Celebrating 15 Years of Schenley Plaza colored animals, which have given the merry-go-round its distinct nostalgic character since it was first erected in 2006. t’s hard to believe that Schenley Plaza asphalt parking lot into a green oasis in with a large lawn on the other, which was inspired by the 1992 restoration of Ifirst brightened the heart of the heart of Oakland. Shawn Fertitta, Pittsburgh Parks Celebrating its 15th birthday, Schenley Plaza is home to the beloved PNC Carousel, several 15 years ago. Making it’s debut on Bryant Park in . Conservancy Director of Visitor food kiosks and a full-service restaurant, as well as a vibrant one-acre lawn. June 8, 2006, Schenley Plaza has Experience, said the PNC Carousel Designed by Sasaki Associates, the One of the few wheelchair-accessible become an urban oasis for hundreds The Plaza features one acre of lawn is a representation of happiness and From Storytime to Senior Fit to E-Sports, $12 million transformation of Schenley amusement rides in the region, the PNC of thousands of visitors every year. there’s something fun for everyone. Plaza was funded by private donors, with native plants, spacious seating vibrancy that the Plaza brings to Carousel features not just a traditional institutional partners, and state funding. areas, a tented structure, dining kiosks, Pittsburghers. “The laughter of children Visit pittsburghparks.org/events to view horse, but a camel, elephant, giraffe, the complete schedule of upcoming In 2008, the second phase of the The designers chose not to follow the and a full-service restaurant by Eat’n and the music of the old Calliope are ostrich, rabbit, seahorse, and other programs in the Plaza. project was completed with the landscape plan first drafted in 1915 Park, The Porch at Schenley. The lawn all part of the charm and tradition animals meant to spark joy into the lives restoration of the but instead created a wide walkway is often occupied on beautiful sunny of the carousel and of summers in of the families and all who visit the PNC Fountain, located in front of the Frick to host food vendors on one side, days by visitors who want to soak in Oakland,” he said. “We could not be Carousel. The Conservancy is honored to work Fine Arts Building. happier about the carousel’s safe alongside the City of Pittsburgh and to re-opening, the upgrades, and the Join us in Schenley Plaza this summer have generous donors like you support excitement it creates for the families our community and park improvement Decades ago, Schenley Plaza was for a wide-variety of free programs who get to enjoy it every year.” and events for people of all ages! projects year-round! originally designed to serve as a grand entrance to Schenley Park, but eventually became a parking lot in 1949 to acommodate visitors of . The Plaza was later designed to reclaim this central piece of Oakland THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2021 to its highest and intended use as a vibrant, public open space. In 2009, PICNIC IN YOUR PARK SPONSORS! the International Awards for Livable You made Picnic in Your Park possible! Communities honored Schenley Plaza with its Silver Award in the Presenting Gold Bronze “Environmentally Sustainable Project” Before category. PNC Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Bartlett Tree Experts Koppers Diamond Counseling & Wellness Center of The Plaza was a significant park Ritchie Battle Mark F. & Mary McKinney Flaherty Pittsburgh restoration initiative, and the restored Mollie & Tom Lang Annie Hanna Engel space continues to serve as a vibrant Vivian & Bill Benter public gathering space 15 years later. Susie Dorrance Levin Furniture

Audrey Hillman Fisher Silver Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Kanika & Jeff Capel “Schenley Plaza gives me space where Patsy & Don McKinney Simpson|McCrady I can step off the fast-moving treadmill Citizens Jim Spencer & Michael Lin Jimmi Sue Smith of daily life. It gives me a setting in FHLBank Pittsburgh which to do a crossword puzzle, Ramsey & Mike Lyons Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield & Raspanti, LLP read a book, admire the scenery, talk UPMC Health Plan Allegheny Health Network with my dad -- or just do nothing,” Reed Smith Ronna Edelstein, Schenley Plaza Sloan & Alex Overstrom Emerald Geovette E. Washington Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & visitor, explained. Bognar & Company, Inc. Gefsky Attorneys at Law The goal of creating Schenley Plaza After was to transform the space from an A before and after image of iconic Schenley Plaza located in the heart of Oakland.

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