April 07, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA

ADVISORY - PITTSBURGH - Shapiro-Davis Administration to Turn on Point State Park Fountain on April 7 and Highlight $3.4 Million in Park Upgrades

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, City of Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor, and Visit Pittsburgh President and CEO Jerad Bachar will highlight $3.4 million in upgrades to Point State Park in 2025 and turn on the iconic Point State Park fountain for the season - nearly a month ahead of schedule.

Following remarks, the fountain will officially begin flowing. Typically turned on during the first week of May to coincide with the Pittsburgh Marathon, the fountain will begin operations early this year in preparation for major events in 2026, including the NFL Draft and the nation's 250th anniversary. Park staff will begin testing the fountain on April 3.

WHO:
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor
Visit Pittsburgh President and CEO Jerad Bachar
Point State Park Manager Jake Weiland

WHEN:
Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 PM

WHERE:
Point State Park Fountain
601 Commonwealth Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

LIVE STREAM:
PAcast.com/live/LG

RSVP:
Please RSVP to werobinson@pa.gov if you plan to attend.

NOTE:
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