Opens July 26!
A new scene is being set in the Cultural District. Imagine lively pickleball courts, dynamic seating options under string lights, a new mural and performance space, and a rotating roster of live entertainment and delicious food vendors. The Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard at 8th & Penn, located just steps away from the Benedum Center, is about to receive a summertime makeover.
Throughout the summer, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will partner with local organizations to keep the fun flowing.
Pickleball
Tuesdays & Thursdays
PUMP's Pittsburgh Sports League (PSL) will serve up the fun as they welcome players onto two new pickleball courts.
Fashion Boutiques
Wednesdays
The Pittsburgh Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) welcomes guests as they shop a night market with fashion boutiques and enjoy local live music.
Additional activities will be announced throughout the summer! Check back soon for more info.
Support the Backyard
The objective of the summer-long activation is to experiment with ideas, gather feedback, and integrate community input to help shape a more vibrant and inviting space long-term in the Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard and adjacent Penn Avenue and 8th Street parcels. This summer marks the third consecutive year the space will welcome the public. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Better Block Foundation, RK Mellon Foundation, and participating partners have a collective goal of creating a dynamic environment where residents can live, work, and come together as a thriving community.
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