Phillips Park (Pittsburgh)

Phillips Park is an urban park in Carrick, a neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Phillips Park
TypeMunicipal Park
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Operated byPittsburgh Department of Parks & Recreation

History

Also known as Dilly's Grove, Southern Park and Carrick Park, it was originally a Trolley Park with vaudeville acts, roller coasters, merry go rounds and other attractions. At one time, it was at the end of the line for public transit from Pittsburgh. Dilly's Grove was purchased in 1904 for $29,000. The park is named for John MacFarlane Phillips, who organized the first Boy Scout troop in Pennsylvania.

Present Facilities

Phillips Park is known for its Disc Golf Course.

References

    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.