The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will test the fountain at Point State Park in Pittsburgh on Thursday, following major upgrades in preparation for significant events in 2026.
The $3.4 million improvement project aims to ready the park for the NFL Draft and the United States’ 250th anniversary. The upgrades include repairs to leaks and lighting improvements to the iconic fountain, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
In addition to the fountain repairs, the project includes significant upgrades to the park’s infrastructure. Repairs to walkways and hardscapes, utility repairs and improvements to the City Side Lawn, flag bastion and parking lot are nearing completion…