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Urban park · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Point State Park
Park at the tip of downtown Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio River, with a large fountain, the outlines of Fort Pitt and a museum.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Point State Park
Point State Park occupies the tip of Pittsburgh’s downtown triangle, exactly where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River. Because of this strategic spot, the French and British contested the area in the 18th century, building Fort Duquesne and later Fort Pitt.
The park was created from the 1950s onward, when warehouses and rail tracks in the area were removed. At the tip stands a large fountain that shoots a plume of water over the river confluence and is one of the city’s symbols. Lawns and the riverside promenade are used for walking, running and festivals.
The outline of Fort Pitt’s walls is marked on the ground, and the Fort Pitt Museum, in a reconstructed bastion, tells the story of the war between the French and British and the Indigenous peoples of the region. Nearby, the Fort Pitt Block House, built in 1764, is considered the oldest building in the city.
From the park you can see Mount Washington across the Monongahela, with the funiculars climbing the slope.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours, including the museum.
Best time
Late afternoon, to see the fountain and the sunset over the Ohio River; the fountain usually runs from spring through fall.
How to get there
It sits at the tip of downtown, within walking distance from hotels and the Gateway light rail station. The Duquesne Incline is on the other side of the Monongahela River.
Tip
Combine the park with a ride on the Duquesne Incline: the Mount Washington viewpoint shows the park’s tip and the fountain from above.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Point State Park
Where do Pittsburgh’s rivers meet?
At Point State Park, at the tip of downtown, where the Allegheny and Monongahela form the Ohio River.
Does the fountain at Point State Park run year-round?
No. It usually operates from spring through fall, with pauses in winter.
What is the Fort Pitt Block House?
A small 1764 structure that was part of the defenses of the old Fort Pitt, considered Pittsburgh’s oldest building.