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Schenley Oval
4.7 ★★★★★ 310 Google reviews · Sports complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sports complex featuring a track, soccer field, tennis courts & cross-country running paths.
Plan your run
- Access Open to the public · free to use
- Surface Grass / turf — gentle on the joints but uneven; slower times
- Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
- Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
- Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
- Amenities restrooms, water fountain, parking, bleachers (from runner reviews)
- Phone (412) 255-2370
- Website pittsburghpa.gov
Is Schenley Oval open to the public?
Schenley Oval is open to the public and free to use. It welcomes public runners; hours and any access rules are worth a quick check before your first visit.
What's at this track
“Last week when I was there, I also saw a buck (deer) hanging out by the dirt track.”
“The floodlights illuminate the area like daylight until 11:00 PM.”
“It's nice that there are bleachers and restrooms at the soccer field.”
“There are also a couple of benches and sets of bleachers around the track.”
“It's nice that there are bleachers and restrooms at the soccer field.”
What runners highlight
“The floodlights illuminate the area like daylight until 11:00 PM.”
“Plus great views of the skyline in certain parts.”
“Street parking is available and difficult to find if it’s crowded.”
From the reviews
Outstanding park! Nice track everything well maintained. Bathrooms working water fountains and gorgeous scenery.
…It was very crowded due the time multiple flag football games taking place as well as track practices. Still ample room of just grassy areas. There is a portable potty onsite. There are also a couple of benches and sets of bleachers around the track.
…There is an inner oval for running and a larger outer oval for walking or running. There is a soccer field, tennis courts, and courts for pickle ball. There are additional grassy fields nearby, an ice skating rink, and a park for young children.
…But even when it's crowded, there is enough space for everyone to take a run or walk around the tracks. Typically there are after school and summer sports programs happening here, such as football, baseball, and tennis. There's not much place for seating so make sure you bring your own chairs.
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