The best parks & outdoor spots in Johnstown

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Windber Recreation Park and Pool

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you're corralling kids at the splash pad, planning a pavilion hangout, or just after a relaxed swim, Windber Recreation Park and…

160 Rec Rd (Windber)

“Whether you're corralling kids at the splash pad, planning a pavilion hangout, or just after a relaxed swim, Windber Recreation Park and Pool delivers hometown fun with Summer Day Camp and community favorites like Market in the Park, Wine Thru the Park, and Wings-n-Waves. Easy, close, reliably good.”

From the Windber newsletter, September 27, 2026

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Lorain/Stonycreek Hiking Trails

Parks & Outdoors

From color-blazed trails over twelve miles to short-term camping, two mountain bike trails, geocaching, land nav sessions, and even a…

507 Green Valley St

“From color-blazed trails over twelve miles to short-term camping, two mountain bike trails, geocaching, land nav sessions, and even a hike-and-ride ski/snowboard terrain park, Lorain/Stonycreek Hiking Trails delivers easy local escapes plus monthly guided hikes, all operated by a disabled veteran run 501(c)(3).”

From the Windber newsletter, September 22, 2026

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East Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail

Parks & Outdoors

The East Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail puts you on a nearly level 3.1-mile path hugging the Stonycreek River, with bird-life and…

Bridge St

“1-mile path hugging the Stonycreek River, with bird-life and wildflowers for company. 7 miles from this start.”

From the Johnstown newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Churchview Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Churchview Farm turns hyper seasonal harvests into intimate chef dinners and engaging workshops that actually teach you something. Tickets…

3897 Churchview Avenue Extension (Pittsburgh) · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Churchview Farm turns hyper seasonal harvests into intimate chef dinners and engaging workshops that actually teach you something. Tickets help fund zero cost community education, and with new events from favorite chef partners dropping soon, keep an eye this week, join the workshare, or just come hungry.”

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 6, 2026

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