Frankie Pace Park

Frankie Pace Park is a 3-acre urban park located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The park spans over Interstate 579, serving as a "cap" that reconnects the city's Hill District neighborhood with downtown Pittsburgh. This connection was severed in the 1950s when the highway was constructed, and the park aims to heal this urban divide.

Named after Frankie Mae Pace, a prominent community activist from the Hill District, the park opened in November 2021 after years of planning and construction. The project cost approximately $32 million and was funded through a combination of federal, state, and local sources.

The park features pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths, creating safe and accessible routes between the Hill District and downtown. It incorporates green infrastructure elements, including rain gardens and permeable surfaces, to manage stormwater runoff from the highway below.

Designed with input from the local community, Frankie Pace Park includes various elements that reflect the history and culture of the Hill District. Art installations and interpretive elements throughout the park tell stories of the neighborhood and its residents. The park also provides open spaces for community gatherings, performances, and recreational activities.