Kennedy Township offers two distinct themes for a stay: Fairhaven Park combines gently rolling terrain with softball, while the Kenmawr Conservation Area is characterized by wooded slopes, a year-round stream, and views of the Ohio River. When planning a visit, you can first decide which of these themes you want to shape your stay. In the park, landscape and sports go hand in hand; in the conservation area, several natural features stand out.
Fairhaven Park: Landscape and Softball
Fairhaven Park covers about 30 acres of gently rolling terrain and scenic landscape. It is also the home field of Point Park University's softball team. Numerous softball tournaments and high school sports playoff games are held there each year. Several sports connections come together here: the university team, softball tournaments, and high school sports. When planning, you can consider whether softball itself or competitions in different sporting contexts are of interest to you. If you are more interested in the landscape, the park's gently rolling hills offer a distinct attraction. The park landscape and its role in sporting events thus provide two different ways to shape the focus of your stay.
Kenmawr Conservation Area: Wooded Slopes and the Ohio River
The Kenmawr Conservation Area offers a different focus. The 60-acre property includes wooded slopes, with informal trails running across the grounds. A hill offers impressive views of the Ohio River. At the bottom of the valley, a small year-round stream flows; it is an unnamed tributary of Moon Run. Nature enthusiasts can take in several different features: the view from the hill, the watercourse at the valley floor, and the wooded slopes. Those interested in trails in a natural area will also find the informal paths a concrete point of interest. The stream's connection to Moon Run places it within a broader watercourse system.
Compare the Areas and Their Highlights
The area figures also offer a simple comparison: at 60 acres, the Kenmawr Conservation Area property is about twice the size of Fairhaven Park, which covers about 30 acres. This difference in size complements the contrast between the park's connection to sports and the conservation area's various landscape features. You can therefore consider both the area and the features described when choosing the focus of your visit.
Keep an Eye on Events
Events can also play a role in planning your trip. The Kennedy Township Parks & Recreation Board hosts Easter celebrations. A report from 2026 also describes a past edition of the Kennedy Township Community Days, held August 12–15 at the Pony League field in Fairhaven Park. Alongside the landscape and sports, this provides an events-related focus for your plans. If you are traveling specifically for an event, check the dates in advance for your desired travel period.
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