PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy announced Wednesday that it will be investing $300,000 to improve the connectivity, accessibility and safety on both sides of Mellon Park, thanks to a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Mellon Park is located along Fifth Avenue and primarily serves residents in East Liberty, Homewood, Larimer, Point Breeze North, Point Breeze, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill.
The grant advances a key priority identified by a project known to the community as the Mellon Park Action Plan, which was finalized in September.
According to the Conservancy, the grant will be used to improve entrances and install signage in the park to promote a safer pedestrian experience and a more inviting, accessible and welcoming experience for visitors.
“As we developed the Action Plan, we listened to the concerns of all users of Mellon Park,” said President and CEO of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Catherine Qureshi. “We heard it was crucial to connect and unify both sides of the park, which is where we will prioritize our next investment in this well-loved public green space. The implementation would not be possible without the generous support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and we are grateful for their continued partnership and dedication to Mellon Park and the communities it serves.”
Click here to learn more about the project: pittsburghparks.org/mellon-park-action-plan/.
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