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Park Office (412) 835-4810, 4809, 5710
Permitting Hours:  
Office Hours:  
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
BMX Track (412) 831-3620
Golf Course (412) 835-3545, 9946
Ice Skating Rink (412) 833-1499
Naturalist (412) 835-0143
Oliver Miller Homestead (412) 835-1554
Tennis Courts (412) 833-5558
Wave Pool (412) 831-0810

Selection South Park Events

Off Leash Dog Area
Off Leash Dog Area

Facilities & Features include:

The Oliver Miller Homestead Festivities at the Oliver Miller Homestead
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DATE

2010 EVENT

TIME

UNTIL
MID-MARCH

Ice Skating
Winter Golf
 

April-Oct

World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre  Varies

JANUARY 

1/1

New Years Resolution Hike
World Wide Web Icon Venture Outdoors 

1 - 4 pm
1/16

Fascinating Fauna
(Nature Center - Children, youth & adult)

10 am
1/29 Moonlight X-County Skiing
(Golf Course Parking Lot - Youth & adult)
10 am

FEBRUARY

2/4 Ice Skating Rink Closed
Practice date for charity hockey game 2/5
 
2/5

PIHL Charity Hockey Game
Ice Skating Rink
     Montour vs Thomas Jefferson (6:30 pm)
     Bethel Park vs Canon McMillan (8:30 pm)
Admission:  $5/person
World Wide Web Icon PA Interscholastic Hockey League
Read more in the news release 

6:30 pm &
8:30 pm
2/7 Doggie Day Trek
World Wide Web Icon Venture Outdoors 
10 am - 1 pm
2/14 Sweetheart Couples Skate
Couples buy one admission at regular price and receive the second admission free of charge
7:30 pm &
10:30 pm
2/26 Moonlight X-County Skiing
(Golf Course Parking Lot - Youth & adult)
10 am
2/28 Full Moon Hike
World Wide Web Icon Venture Outdoors 
7 pm - 10 pm

MARCH

3/1 - 11/30 In-Line Skating/Deck Hockey
Season
 
3/8 Ice Skating Show 
Skating Rink
7 pm
3/15 Winter Golf
Season End
 
Mid March Ice Skating
Season End
 
3/29 -
Columbus Day
Regular Golf
Season
 

APRIL

Mondays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.)
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Wednesdays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.)
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info

Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm

4/1 - 10/31 Tennis
Season
 
4/24 Gardening with Native Wildflowers
(Nature Center - youth & adult)
10 am
4/29 - 5/15 Theatre EventThe Fantasticks
Tickets: $11
The classic musical about a staged feud, a supposedly forbidden love between a young man & the girl next door, and their parents who think they’ve got it all figured out!
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm

MAY

Mondays South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Wednesdays
& Saturdays
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info

Wed: Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
Sat: Register 5-6 pm
Race at 7 pm

5/1 - 5/15 Theatre EventThe Fantasticks
Tickets: $11
The classic musical about a staged feud, a supposedly forbidden love between a young man & the girl next door, and their parents who think they’ve got it all figured out!
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm
5/1 Spring Wildflowers
(Nature Center - youth & adult)
10 am
5/2

Homestead Awakening
(Oliver Miller Homestead - all ages)
Spring comes to the Homestead. We prepare the gardens, sharpen tools, clean the house, wash clothes and air the bedding.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm
5/5 Senior Celebration in the Park 
South Park Fairgrounds
10 am - 2 pm
5/8 Birdwatching
(Nature Center - youth & adult)
8:30 am
5/9

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm
5/16 Wool Day
(Oliver Miller Homestead - all ages)
Sheep will be sheared. The fleece will be teased, carded and spun into yarn. The weaving and dying processes will be explained.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
5/20 - 6/5 Theatre EventThe Dixie Swim Club
Tickets: $11
Five women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim and team set aside a long weekend every year to recharge those relationships. A funny and touching comedy about friendships that last forever.
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm
5/23

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm
5/28 Two Player Scramble
(Golf Course)
 
5/30

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm

JUNE

Mondays South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesdays
& Saturdays
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
6/5 -
Labor Day
Wave Pool Open
(Weather & Conditions Permitting)
 
6/6

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm
6/10 - 6/26

Theatre EventMID-LIFE! The Crisis Musical
Tickets: $11
A well balanced look at the joys of growing older, poking fun at the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, forgetfulness, menopause, and reading glasses! A hilarious romp through the trials and tribulations of aging!
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 

Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm 
Date TBA SP BMX State Qualifier
BMX Racing Event
(SP BMX Track)
 
6/13

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm
6/15, 6/17 Nature Discovery Days
(Nature Center - children & youth)
10 am
 6/17  Men's Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 
6/20 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
6/26 Trail Trek 
(Nature Center - children & youth)
10 am
6/26 & 6/27 

 World Wide Web Icon Stars ' n' Stripes National
BMX Racing Event 
(SP BMX Track)

Varies
6/27 Into the Gardens
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Learn about the many plantings on the Homestead grounds from flax, rye and corn to vegetables for the kitchen, herbs, medicinal herbs, and fruits.  Docents will explain the methods of cultivations and the uses of the various plants.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
  Show TBA
Children's Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 

Mondays 6pm
Tuesdays
10am & 6pm
Wednesdays 10am

JULY

Mondays South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesdays
& Saturdays
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info

Wed: Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
Sat: Register 5-6 pm
Race at 7 pm

7/1-17 Theatre EventProof
Tickets: $11
The discovery of a mysterious notebook belonging to her late, genius mathematician father leads a young woman to face a difficult question - how much of her father’s madness will she inherit?
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm  
7/4 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
7/6 Women's Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 
7/6 Free Swimming Lessons
Last name A-K
5 years & older
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am
7/8 Free Swimming Lessons
Last name L-Z
5 years & older
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am
7/10 Butterflies: A Search & Enjoy Mission
(Nature Center - Youth, adult)
10 am
7/11 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Date TBA Mountain Bike Fest 
Skating rink lot
World Wide Web Icon Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
6 pm
7/16 Stargazing
(Wave Pool Parking Lot - Youth & adult)
9 pm
7/17

Triathlon for Kids (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - Ages 7-12)
World Wide Web Icon Pgh. Habitat for Humanity 
Contact:  (412) 466-6710

6 am - 11 am
7/18 Whiskey Rebellion Day
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Learn the importance to our country of this event. A short skit in which the first shots are fired will be performed at 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Date TBA 9th Annual Edible Flowers Food Fest 
Admission $18, pre-registration required
(Buffalo Inn)
7:15 pm
7/22-8/7 Theatre EventThe Mousetrap
Tickets: $11
An eclectic group of strangers stranded in a B&B need to figure out whom among them is a murderer before someone else is killed! Skeletons are rattled in this famous murder mystery by Agatha Christie.
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm   
7/25 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
 7/28 Juniors' Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 

AUGUST

Mondays South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesdays South Park BMX Races
(Wednesdays) 
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check shcedule for dates & more info
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
8/7 Wild Edibles
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)
10 am
8/1 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
8/8 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
8/12 - 8/28 Theatre EventHarps and Harmonicas
Tickets: $11
When her husband of 41 years dies, a woman embarks on a wild road trip with her daughter’s best friend. An inspiring coming-of-age comedy and winner of the 2004 Mountain Playhouse International Comedy Playwriting Contest.
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre  
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm    
8/15 Summer Flax Fest 
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
The process of turning the flax plant into linen cloth will be demonstrated. Summer chores are highlighted. A sampler/needlework display.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
8/21 Wildflower Walk
(Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot - Youth & adult)
10 am
8/22 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
8/29

Summer Frolic & Games
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Join the Millers as they relax with games and contests before the hard work of harvest begins. Try your hand at frontier games.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  

1:30 - 4:30 pm

SEPTEMBER

Mondays

South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Wednesdays

South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info

Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm

9/2

 Senior's Golf Championship
(Golf Course)
 

9/2 - 9/18

Theatre EventAlmost, Maine
Tickets: $11
On a cold, clear night in the remote town of Almost, Maine, residents find them- selves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. If you liked I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, you’ll love this delightful & comedic mid- winter night’s dream!
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 

Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm    

9/4 - 9/6

Rib & Wing Challenge
(South Park Fairgrounds)
 

9/5

Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
 
9/11

Wildflowers
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)

10 am
9/12 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
9/18  South Park Township Community Day
(Fairgrounds)
8 am - 5 pm
9/18 & 9/19 Revolutionary War Encampment
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment will set up camp on the grounds and re-enact the day-to-day life of the Revolutionary War soldier. Young soldiers will be recruited and drilled. Displays of rifles and weaponry.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
9/23 - 10/9 Theatre EventNuncrackers
Tickets: $11
A.K.A. Nunsense 4! The nuns you love are back in their first ever televi- sion show - a Christmas Special - taped in the convent basement. The perfect way to get ready for the holi- days!
Info & reservations:  (412) 831-8552
World Wide Web Icon South Park Theatre 
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm      
9/25 Birds of Prey
(Silent Brook, children, youth & adult)
10 am
9/26 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm

OCTOBER

Opening
Date TBA
World Wide Web Icon Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Manor
Pittsburgh's largest & scariest haunted house!
Benefits Animal Friends & the Homeless Children's Education Fund.  Check link for times & more info.
Wed. - Sun
Mondays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.)
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee:  $5
Check schedule for dates & more info
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesdays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.)
South Park BMX Races
(Wednesdays) 
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
10/2 Mushroom Mania
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)
10 am
10/3 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
10/10 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
10/11 Regular Golf
Season End
 
10/12 - 11/30 Fall Golf
Season
 
10/16 Change in the Weather
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)
10 am
10/17 Children's Harvest Festival
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Children can try their hands at various frontier crafts such as tin punching, corn crafts, games and butter churning. Tussie-mussies will be sold. Bring your cameras for pictures of children in frontier dress.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
10/24 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
10/31 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 

1:30 - 4:30 pm

10/31 Tennis
Season End
 

NOVEMBER

Closing
Date TBA
Last night for
World Wide Web Icon Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Manor
Pittsburgh's largest & scariest haunted house!
Benefits Animal Friends & the Homeless Children's Education Fund.  Check link for more info.
7 -10 pm
11/4-
Mid March
2010-2011 Ice Skating Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting)
 
11/6 Fossils
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)
10 am
11/7 Candlelight Tours
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Enjoy the special atmosphere of the Homestead at dusk with candles and lanterns lighting your way. Hot cider and cookies will be sold. 
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
Special Times:
4:30 - 7:30 pm 
11/14 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
11/21 An 18th Century Thanksgiving
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
A traditional meal for the Miller family will be prepared at the open hearth and bake oven; an 18th century frontier feast will be on display.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
11/28 Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead 
1:30 - 4:30 pm
11/30 In-Line Skating/Deck Hockey
Season End
  
11/30 Fall Golf
Season End
 

DECEMBER

12/1 -
Mid March
Winter Golf
Season
 
 12/4 Birdnests: Explained and Exposed
(Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot - Youth & adult) 
10 am 
12/5 Scots-Irish Christmas
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Celebrate the Scots Irish heritage of the Millers with highland dancing. Participation welcomed. A tea and traditional foods will be on display.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm
12/12 18th Century Frontier Christmas
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Music fills the Homestead as traditional carols will be performed throughout the site. The Miller house will be decorated for Christmas in Western Pennsylvania frontier style.
$2 donation
External Internet Link Oliver Miller Homestead  
1:30 - 4:30 pm