Mellon Park, Pittsburgh

Name: Mellon Park
Address: 6601 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15206, United States

#121 among attractions in Pittsburgh

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Mellon Park is a park in the Shadyside and Point Breeze neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, straddling both sides of Fifth Avenue, from approximately Shady Avenue to Penn Avenue, the western corner abutting Pittsburgh Center for the Arts building. The park is home to the Walled Garden, and holds events throughout the year. It is also home to several recreational facilities. A number of public buses serve the area. ()

Elevation: 968 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°27'12"N, 79°55'1"W

Address

6601 Fifth Ave.East End (Point Breeze)Pittsburgh 15206 United States

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Day trips

Mellon Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Frick Art & Historical Center, Bakery Square, Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation.

1.5 miSW
Golf
Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
40 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant greens, the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park offers golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike a serene urban retreat. This public golf course, named in honor of the late Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, is a verdant oasis...
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Nestled in the verdant neighborhood of Point Breeze in Pittsburgh, the Frick Art & Historical Center stands as a cultural oasis that offers visitors a glimpse into the Gilded Age opulence and the legacy of the Frick family.
~1420 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bakery Square, Pittsburgh
7 min walk • Bakery Square is a vibrant mixed-use development located in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. Once the historic site of the Nabisco factory, this revitalized area seamlessly blends modern office spaces, upscale retail shops, and luxury apartments to create a bustling...
0.7 miS
Synagogue
Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • The Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation is a significant Jewish synagogue located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, United States. This house of worship is a cornerstone of the local Jewish community, providing a place for religious services...
~940 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh
5 min walk • The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh
29 min walk • The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art. It is located on Penn Avenue in the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
0.9 miSE
Cemetery
Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • Homewood Cemetery is a historic urban cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Point Breeze and is bordered by Frick Park, the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, and the smaller Smithfield Cemetery.
~1740 ftNW
Church
Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • Calvary Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that was founded in 1855.
0.7 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of Hope, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • East Liberty Presbyterian Church, sometimes referred to as the Cathedral of Hope, is in the East Liberty neighborhood of the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • Kelly Strayhorn Theater is a performing arts center located at 5941 Penn Avenue in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. named in honor of Pittsburgh natives Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn.
0.9 miSW
Park, Romanesque architecture, Performing arts
Wightman School, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Wightman School is a building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that was built in 1897. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mellon Park?

Nearby attractions include Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh (9 min walk), Howe Springs, Pittsburgh (11 min walk), Chatham University Arboretum, Pittsburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to Mellon Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mellon Park:

Bus

Fifth Avenue opposite College Street • Lines: 71B, 71D (13 min walk)
East Liberty Station (14 min walk)