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Bethel Park has a number of local points of interest for residents and visitors alike.

The Splash Park opened on Saturday, May 25, 2024, and is located at Park Avenue next to the Bethel Park Community Center.  The $3.5 million facility features two areas including one for younger children with a river component to float toys as well as a larger area for all ages with various spray toys and other unique features. The ADA accessible Park also includes a snack stand and unisex, air-conditioned restrooms and will be fully staffed during open hours – 12 – 7 p.m., Sunday – Saturday (7 days a week), with an earlier 11 a.m. opening for Seasonal Members. Memberships and Day Passes are available at the Bethel Park Community Center located at 5151 Park Ave. Memberships and/or passes must be purchased prior to visiting the Splash Park.

The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market is open from the first Tuesday in May through the last Tuesday in September. The Market offers fresh produce, meats, cheeses, prepared meals, flowers, beverages, desserts, breads, and so much more! Operating hours are 3-7 p.m. in the South Park Ice Skating Rink Parking Lot located off of Corrigan Drive. The Market operates rain or shine. For more information and to see a full list of Market vendors, click here or call 412-831-1328.

Located in the front plaza of the Bethel Park Municipal Building (5100 West Library Ave.), the Veterans Memorial is a beautiful destination to pay your respects to local veterans. The Memorial features a number of memorial stones and plaques and has frequently updated flags adorning the Plaza. The Bethel Park annual Memorial Day Program is also held at the Memorial.

The Bethel Park Schoolhouse Arts & History Center, affiliated with the Heinz History Center, houses and preserves the history of Bethel Park in its unique facility. In its historic rooms, guests can explore a Military Museum, Coal Miner’s Museum, a Museum of Bethel Park artifacts, and a unique historic classroom. For those looking for a place to hold their next special event, rooms are available to rent at a rate of $160 per room for four hours. The Bethel Park Historical Society oversees the Center and has raised more than $1.2 million over the past 8 years to update the facility; the organization is completely volunteer.


Those looking to donate items to the Center can contact Bill Haberthur via email at historicalsocietybp@gmail.com. Memberships are available for $20 for a yearly single membership and $40 for a family membership. Bethel Park Historical Society Meetings are held the last Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Center. Those interested in joining can attend a meeting to learn more. Visit their Facebook page, Bethel Park Historical Society, for more information.

Bethel Park has its own branch of the Montour Trail. The historic tracks of the Montour Railroad have been replaced with a scenic recreation trail that is part of the Great Allegheny Passage, which runs all the way to Washington D.C. Bethel Park’s section also includes the J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge enabling pedestrians to safely cross over Clifton Rd. without coming into contact with street traffic.

Portions of the 2,013-acre South Park, the largest recreational area in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, are located within the borders of Bethel Park. South Park is operated and maintained by Allegheny County and is home to countless facilities and recreational activities. Some Park highlights include a wave pool, golf course, ice skating rink, dek hockey rink, BMX track, and multiple playgrounds and pavilions. A game preserve and the historic Oliver Miller Homestead both reside within the Park’s grounds.

Shopping

Bethel Park’s major shopping district is anchored by South Hills Village Mall, which is jointly located in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair. Another large shopping district is located on the Rt. 88 corridor, stretching from the newly established Millennium Shops to South Park Shops. Bethel Park is also home to a vast array of locally owned businesses to meet all of your dining, recreational and retail needs.

Bethel Park is also conveniently located along the T transit line for easy access to downtown Pittsburgh. There are two Port Authority rail lines that service the South Hills with both running through Bethel Park.

Bethel Cemetery

Bethel Park is the home of several historic locations including Bethel Cemetery, located next to Bethel Presbyterian Church. The Cemetery houses the graves of residents going all the way back before the Revolutionary War. Bethel Presbyterian Church also houses many artifacts in their history room.

Historic Sites

Bethel Park is the home of several historic locations including Bethel Cemetery, located next to Bethel Presbyterian Church. The cemetery houses the graves of residents going all the way back before the Revolutionary War. Bethel Presbyterian Church also houses many artifacts in their history room. The Schoolhouse Arts and History Center is currently experiencing a major renovation by the Bethel Park Historical Society.