Visit Pittsburgh with Kids

Duquesne Incline – This funicular travels up Mt. Washington in Pennsylvania providing one of the most beautiful skylines. Once you’ve reached the top, head to DeFiore’s for some ice cream.

Gateway Clipper Fleet Cruise – A great way to see Pittsburgh with kids. This boat ride has different indoor and outdoor levels where you can view the scenery. The Gateway Clipper also offer cruises specifically for kids. The kids cruise includes breakfast with Santa, “Pup Patrol,” princess and superheroes.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh – This is a toddler-friendly museum where kids learn through play. There are also 2 outside areas – the garden and the backyard here, that you can enjoy on a nice sunny day.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – This is a great place for the little ones, as they can explore all the colourful flowers. The Children’s Discovery Garden is a sensory one, where kids can make music, play with the water fountains, and visiting the fairy garden.

The Phipps Conservatory also has a produce market play area, that is a favourite amongst kids. Within this produce market play area, you will find a selection of play, food, mini shopping carts and check out points. There is also the Gallery room that is specifically dedicated for younger kids.

Snapology – An indoor play located in Bridgeville. This offers a STEAM based learning environment with LEGO. There is a toddler area which has several play tables.

Planet Bounce – With different locations in North Hills. Kids will love bouncing up and down on the bouncy play areas.

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History – Perfect for animal and dinosaur lovers. A great activity that toddlers love here, is digging for fossils at The Bone Hunter’s Quarry and exploring Discovery Base Camp.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium – Spot wildlife at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Kennywood Amusement Park – This is another great place to spend the day with a toddler, with plenty of rides and a playing area for kids – The Kiddy Land. This playing area features cars, boats, motorcycles and other play vehicles for kids to drive around. The train ride is great as it gives a guided history through the park.

Parks & Playgrounds to visit in Pittsburgh with kids:

There are several parks and playgrounds in Pittsburgh including:

Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park – Located in Squirrel Hill. This is one of the most popular playgrounds, with lots of play equipment and a slide built into the hill.

Blueberry Hill Park – Located in Wexford. This playground has a great sandbox and other playing equipment. It is also fenced in.

Aspinwall Riverfront Park – This makes for a great picnic area. Kids love running around here. There is also a small but nice playground for kids. You can also get to take a lovely walk here along the river.

Sensory Park and Playground – Locatedin Zelienople at Glade Run. This playground was deisgned for kids with autism and other disabilities, but kids enjoy it. It’s also fenced in and has a musical sound garden. There is also a sandbox, more play equipment equipment, a picnic area, a water fountain, and bathrooms.

Knob Hill – Located in Marshall Township. This playground is known for its zip-line, the climbing frames, and the shade it offers. There is also a bathroom at this playground. Both young and older kids love this park, as there is something for everyone.

Highland Park – A beautiful garden, with benches and shady picnic areas.

Find out more information about the parks and playgrounds in Pittsburgh.

Wildlife Parks to visit in Pittsburgh with kids:

National Aviary – Visit the largest indoor aviary in North America. This is located in Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary is the largest indoor bird zoo in North America. The popular attraction houses over 500 birds and more than 150 species, with large walk-through habitats that create an experience like no other – an intimate, up-close interaction between visitors and free-flying birds. Tickets start from £13.00. 

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium – Spot wildlife at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Enjoy a trip of a lifetime in the heart of the city at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Spanning 77 acres, kids have so much space to roam freely as they discover new wildlife, learn more about their favourite animals and play across wooden bridges, tree slides and playgrounds throughout the Zoo. During selected nights in August and October, the Asian Lantern Festival will light up the Zoo with more than 50 glowing sculptures plus themed food and entertainment. Prices start from £13.

Fun Park to visit in Pittsburgh with kids:

Sandcastle Waterpark – Slip and slide at Sandcastle Waterpark. Sandcastle Waterpark offers a summer of fun with 16 water slides, including the all-new Bombs Away free-falling drop slide. Riders will step into an enclosed capsule as they drop from the highest point in the park through 300 feet of jaw-dropping twists and turns with spectacular views on the way down. Young ones can make a splash at any of the two kids’ areas, and the whole family can enjoy a peaceful float on the lazy river or roam the re-imagined Boardwalk full of new dining options. One day tickets begin at £42.00.

Go Ape North Park – Adventure for all kids with various outdoor activities for all ages, including obstacles, zip lines and Tarzan swings.