Welcome to Carnegie Park

In the heart of the community, Carnegie Municipal Park has a history that reflects the people who built it and those who continue to visit. 

Carnegie Municipal Park’s beautiful green space will be the scene for “Party in the Park,” a community celebration on May 30, from noon to 10 p.m. Vintage cars will make their appearance from noon to 3 p.m., and the entire park will resonate with the sounds of The Mansfield 5, The Jaggerz, and The Timothy Earl Bands. The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display. But the park has been the hub of community celebrations for over 100 years. As it’s grown, it has reflected the needs of new members of the borough, while continuing to respect the history of those who’ve come before.

Around the turn of the 20th Century, an Italian immigrant named Domenico Masciantonio, decided to make Carnegie his home. As a stone mason, he worked on many local projects, including the construction of a stone shelter at Carnegie Park, that was part of the Civilian Conservation Corps., better known as the Works Progress Administration. Formed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, it was intended to help combat the high unemployment rate brought on by the Great Depression. Although the big stock market crash happened in 1929, its effect of stifling the economy dragged on for years. Masciantonio was able to make ends meet with these projects as he toiled away on the park project in 1942.

Many decades later, the Stone Shelter was becoming dilapidated. But instead of tearing it down, the community came together with the descendants of Masciantonio to restore it to its original glory. The shelter was rededicated in 2025, along with a small plaque to remind visitors of those who shaped the area;”…this rededication also honors one of those immigrants, Domenico Masciantonio, one of the original pavilion builders and a local stone mason, as well as those who made our beloved Pittsburgh their new home.”

Carnegie Park has stories of more recent residents who have called Carnegie home. The Pitcher Memorial Skatepark, located within the park, began in tragedy. Two brothers, Vincent Edward Pitcher, 21 and Stephen Patrick Pitcher, 19 drowned while on a family camping trip. Despite their short lifespan, they were deeply loved by the community and touched many lives.

The two brothers played many sports, and especially enjoyed skateboarding and BMX biking, but they didn’t have a skate park in which to practice. A space for skateboarders and bikers seemed a fitting tribute. Six years later with many local contributions, and a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation, Mary Pitcher opened the Pitcher Memorial Skatepark in honor of her sons on August 28, 2014.

Carnegie Municipal Park is a place where people of all ages can enjoy basketball, hockey, tennis, soccer and pickleball. There’s also a dog park for spending time with your best friend. It’s also a great place just to walk. The park is accessible. There are four shelters which can be rented for parties and celebrations. Carnegie Park is a great place to add to your story and make memories for generations to come. To reserve a shelter or to use the park for a private or public event, contact 412.276.1414.