Hartwood Acres

 museum, park

"Hartwood" is an Allegheny County Park consisting of 629 acres. Preserved within the park is one of the largest and most spectacular country estates in the region. Hartwood consists of a stately Tudor Mansion (erected in 1929), cottage, stable complex and gate lodge (erected in 1927). Designed by Alfred Hopkins for John and Mary Flinn Lawrence, the mansion houses an excellent collection of original English and American antiques. Its 16th century architectural design affords both young and old opportunity to glimpse into a part of Pittsburgh's past.

Park Office: (412) 767-9200
Mansion Tours: (412) 767-9200

Facilities and features include:

- Mansion and stable complex
- Guided tours
- Facility rentals for weddings and parties
- Theatre (handicapped accessible)
- Summer theatre (handicapped accessible)
- Summer Concert Series (handicapped accessible)
- Middle Road concert site (handicapped accessible)
- Horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and hiking and walking trails (with GIS trail maps)
- Allegheny County Gardens (located at the mansion)
- Off-leash dog areas

Special events include:

- Dressage show for University of Pittsburgh Neonatal Center
- Eckerd Celebration of Lights
- Fun run/walk through the holiday lights
- Family house polo
- Hartwood cultural events (tea parties, lectures, mansion tours, holiday specials, etc.)
- "Hay Day"
- "Parental Stress Grand Prix"
- Horse jumping
- Travelers Aid rugby