Schenley Plaza

Posted By: Bob Buskirk on October 15th, 2009
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As most of you know I moved to Shadyside not that long ago. Since moving I’ve been discovering new places and things. One of the places I’ve been spending a lot of time lately is Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Schenley Plaza is located between the Carnegie and Hillman Libraries and directly across from the Cathedral of Learning. If you live in Oakland or the surrounding area’s you probably know where Schenley Plaza is. If you have ever driven down Forbes Ave. you probably have passed it.

Schenley Plaza is sort of like a mini park in the middle of Oakland. There is a large field, many benches, chairs, tables, a large tented area for shade, bathrooms and even places to eat. As I have always said it is good to get out of the house or office at least once a week and my escape lately has been Schenley Plaza. But how can I get work done at Schenley Plaza?? It has WiFi! Free WiFi too! When I heard that Schneley Plaza had free WiFi I knew that I had to check it out.

Going down to the Plaza I grabbed a table and sure enough I was on the internet in seconds. It is nice being able to relax and get out of the office, but still be connected to the internet and be able to work. Schenley Plaza is a great place to do work too, being in between Carnegie Mellon University and The University of Pittsburgh there are always students around and things going on. Also you can spend the entire day there because they have 4 dining kiosks, but you can also walk up to Forbes Ave. and grab food too.

There are also many events that go on there throughout the year. I few weeks ago I was able to catch Jessica Lea Mayfield perform and she was great. If you’ve never heard of her she has done some great songs that are actually on the Starbucks playlist. Check out their Music Schedule to see who will be playing there next.

Schenley Plaza is run by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, they have a blog that is updated quite often so check that out.

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15 Responses to “Schenley Plaza”

EarningStep said on October 15th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

totally a perfect place to spend a weekend ..
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Branding Sydney said on October 20th, 2009 at 3:22 am

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Branding Sydney said on October 24th, 2009 at 6:50 am

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Eric Dytzel said on October 28th, 2009 at 7:32 am

I lived in Pittsburgh from 77-78 while attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The area you are in was one of my favorites even back then. I dont recall the park but I spent a lot of time in Shadyside and at CM. I lived in a dorm that the school leased from Duquesne University and often times just needed to get out. Pittsburgh is one of my all time favorite cities and I enjoy visiting every opportunity I get. In fact I would probably move there if I had the chance.

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thefear said on October 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

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Branding Sydney said on November 1st, 2009 at 9:26 am

I spent a lot of time in Shadyside and at CM. I lived in a dorm that the school leased from Duquesne University and often times just needed to get out.

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Branding Sydney said on November 1st, 2009 at 9:27 am

Thanks for the recognition….

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DS Card said on November 4th, 2009 at 12:41 am

I love it!! Seeing those big, wide eyed, goofy grins when they first wake up, always starts my day off right.
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Coast guard gifts said on December 2nd, 2009 at 2:11 am

I really want to visit Schenley Park and I was wondering about how far from Gateway Center it was? Am I able to walk to Schenley Park form gateway Center?
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Christmas hampers said on December 11th, 2009 at 7:11 am

Pittsburgh is one of my all time favorite cities and I enjoy visiting every opportunity I get. In fact I would probably move there if I had the chance.

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Send Flowers to Pakistan said on December 12th, 2009 at 4:37 am

I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.

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Moorpark Real Estate said on December 15th, 2009 at 5:03 am

leased from Questioned University and often times just needed to get out. Pittsburgh is one of my all time favorite cities and I enjoy visiting every opportunity I get. In fact I would probably move there if I had the chance.

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Moorpark Real Estate said on December 15th, 2009 at 5:05 am

I lived in a dorm that the school leased from Duquesne University and often times just needed to get out.

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Christmas hampers said on December 21st, 2009 at 12:33 pm

I drive by Schenley Plaza every day. I had no idea they had free Wifi! Thanks!!

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