County park and mansion · Hampton Township, Allegheny County
Hartwood Acres
A 1920s Tudor-style mansion and its stables sit amid rolling meadows and woods, with house tours, trails and summer concerts on the lawn.
What you will find
- Hiking trails
- Biking
- Historic features
Make a day of it
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