Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
04/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 15:28
Shapiro-Davis Administration Turns on Point State Park Fountain After Completing $3.4 Million in Park Upgrades Ahead of NFL Draft
April 07, 2026- Pittsburgh, PA
Shapiro-Davis Administration Turns on Point State Park Fountain After Completing $3.4 Million in Park Upgrades Ahead of NFL Draft
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Point State Park to tour recently completed upgrades to the park and to turn on the park's iconic fountain ahead of major events in 2026, including the NFL Draft and the nation's 250th anniversary.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) made repairs to address leaks and improve the lighting to the iconic fountain, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. Other significant upgrades as a part of a $3.4 million project include:
* Repairs to walkways and hardscapes
* Utility repairs
* Repairs, improvements, and lighting upgrades on the City Side Lawn, flag bastion, and parking lot
* Refreshing of landscaping throughout the park
* New landscaping throughout the park
Speakers in Order:
Jake Weland, Point State Park Manager
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of DCNR
Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor
Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of Visit Pittsburgh
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