Preferred Plan
Preferred Plan Design
The preferred plan design was developed based on community feedback received on the three concept designs presented in May. The proposed plan includes a renovated restroom building, two new shade pavilions, new splash pad, seating, stage areas to host events, lighting, and new tree planting. A level lawn area is proposed in the former N. Braddock Ave right-of-way that can be used for informal sports, such as touch football. The project team is discussing with Pittsburgh Public Schools the possibility of placing a full basketball court on the Student Achievement Center property that would be accessible to the public when school is not in session.
An alternate plan was developed showing a full basketball court in the former N. Braddock Ave right-of-way, in the event that placing the court on school property is impractical.
Please let us know any thoughts, comments, or questions you may have below. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Concept Development
Concept Designs
These designs were based off of community feedback. Please respond to these concepts and choose your preferred plan by clicking the survey below! If certain elements of the plan are preferred, please make note in our “additional thoughts” section. Thank you!
Analysis and Engagement
Survey Results
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy staff and community partners attended a number of community events throughout October 2023 to collect user surveys and better understand how people use Baxter Park, and what vision they have for the park in the future. Below is a summary of the results and key takeaways from that effort.
What's your vision for this park?
3 May, 2024
HappyMGHolt2024 says:
To have the members of the community for the past 50 years that have done well. Encourage the children to work and play together again.
28 April, 2024
Snk says:
It would be lovely to repave the road here and include a bike path! Demolishing the adjacent vacant apartment building would help.
17 January, 2024
Mason says:
Basketball court to return with security cameras on tennis court.
17 January, 2024
Karen says:
For it to be safe and fun space like it was when I was growing up. Update water lines, seating for picnics.
17 January, 2024
Maze says:
I would love to see the water park fixed in Baxter Park, along with a safe park thats kid friendly. Paved paths for people to walk and run.
17 January, 2024
Kendra says:
I would love to see a water park to Baxter Park. Fix the water park.
17 January, 2024
Cam says:
Fix the water park.
17 January, 2024
Kevin says:
Fix the water park. Needs stage for events.
17 January, 2024
PAMELA says:
Homewood currently does not have a pool and Baxter Park is a perfect location for a spray park.
6 January, 2024
Erieite says:
Anticipated my seat in ‘public office,’ until collective efforts objected!
About this Project
About this project
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, community organizations, and other key stakeholders are developing an improvement plan for Baxter Park. The plan will aim to achieve the following goals:
- Enhance Baxter Park to meet community needs
- Help advance goals identified in previous community planning efforts
- Activate Baxter Park
- Develop a plan based on community feedback and consensus
The final improvement plan will be realistic, achievable, and provide a basis for fundraising to further develop and construct the project. However, community participation is critical, and we need your feedback to develop the best plan possible for Baxter Park.
Please fill out the survey below and share your thoughts on Baxter Park, and click the 'Follow' bottom at the top of this page to be alerted to project updates and public meeting invitations!
