Deborah Beckwin

Allegheny County’s Division of Veterans Services is committed to honoring those who have served in the United States Military. By providing information and resources for available federal, state, and local benefits, services, and programs, the Division of Veterans Services seeks to support veterans and their families in all aspects of life. Veterans Services assists with the application processes, and continually advocates for new services and programs to improve the quality of life for veter...

The Elections Division is responsible for all parts of the administration of an election. Responsibilities include maintaining voter roles and registration, approving requests for mail-in and absentee ballots, and providing support and resources for electoral candidates. The Elections Division also works to secure polling places and voting equipment, and recruit and train poll workers for elections. Read more about elections updates and progress.
For the 2024 General Election, view the Mail-i...

Learn how Allegheny County supports children and families, including help accessing child care and out-of-school time programs, programs that support child and family health, and more.

Child Care and Early Learning

Families can get support accessing high-quality, accessible, and affordable child care and early learning opportunities. Families can apply for the child care subsidy at the Early Learning Resource Center.

Out-of-School Time

Out-of-school-time (OST) programming is available for chi...

Use the Park Maps app to find new trails to explore and track GPS locations while hiking.
Park Maps
With over 200 miles of multi-use trails, the possibilities are endless for outdoor recreation in the Allegheny County Parks. All of the trails are open for walking, hiking, jogging, bicycling, and horseback riding. Equestrians may ride on any trail they wish, however North Park, South Park, and Hartwood Acres Park have the most accommodating trail systems for horses.
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From tennis to hiking, from skiing to stargazing to swimming, from biking to birding, Allegheny County has year-round activities and programs for all to enjoy.
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Activities in the Spotlight
Ice Skating and Hockey
Allegheny County offers ice skating and hockey at the rinks at North and South Parks. Tickets are available online or in-person at each rink.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Hit the slopes for for skiing and snowboarding at Boyce Par...

The Allegheny County Parks system is made up of nine beautiful parks including North Park, Boyce Park, South Park, Deer Lakes Park, Harrison Hills Park, Settlers Cabin Park, Round Hill Park, White Oak Park, and Hartwood Acres Park. Each park offers endless recreational activities and events year-round. Take advantage of the Allegheny County Parks with seasonal activities and events at the four county pools, summer concerts, drive-in movies and more. In the winter, the parks offer skiing, snow...

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How to support a loved one's recovery from mental illness.

An explainer on what's involved in obtaining a mental illness diagnosis.