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Market Square

 

How Do YOU Experience the Square?

Welcome to Downtown's true urban oasis! The historic Market Square is located at the intersection of Market and Forbes Avenue. Pittsburghers young and old are familiar with Market Square Downtown. Whether once a regular shopper at G.C. Murphy’s five and dime store (now home to Downtown's PNC YMCA), a businessman who enjoys lunch at the Oyster House, or a child who has eagerly awaited the arrival of Santa on Light Up Night®, almost everyone has heard of this historic Square or visited it at least once, if not several times.

Head down to the Square before or after a Cultural District show and enjoy dinner and cocktails. Get in a little retail therapy at lunch, spend your happy hour at one of the many watering holes, meet friends and co-workers for lunch meetings, or grab a coffee, relax and take advantage of the free Wifi.

After 10 months of renovation to turn the historic Square into a single-level piazza, Market Square has reopened. The popular Farmers Market is back and runs through November 18.

The Market Square renovation is a project of the City of Pittsburgh under Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. It is the culmination of several years of public process and has been made possible through the leadership, vision and financial contributions of the City of Pittsburgh, Colcom Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon Foundation and The Hillman Corporation.

Tuesday Reading Room - Every other Tuesday through October 19

Market Square Farmers Market - Thursdays through Nov. 18;
 

Fridays KidsPlay! - Fridays through August 27

 Stay tuned for more event details right here and via our Market Square blog!


Perk-up with Market Square Blend Coffee

Fresh-roasted perfection! Attendees at the PDP's 2010 Annual Meeting were treated to a 12 oz. bag of a new Market Square Blend Coffee, produced by Pittsburgh’s own Nicholas Coffee Company in Market Square. This blend is an exotic combination of Columbian Sumatra, Ethiopian (mocha), Old Vienna (European Dark Roast) and Hawaiian Kauai —Mmm!

Market Square Blend Coffee will be available for purchase at Nicholas Coffee Company throughout 2010. Visit our blog to  read more about this unique gem in Market Square!


Market Square's a Social Butterfly!

Check out our blog dedicated to Downtown's historic Market Square!

  • Stay up-to-date on construction news
  • Read about merchant features
  • Enjoy history, trivia and fun facts about the Square

http://MarketSquarePgh.blogspot.com

 

Location, Directions and Parking

Not sure how to get here?             
Market Square is located at the intersections of Market Street and Forbes Avenue.

Coming from outside the city?      
View the PDP's "Getting To and Around Downtown" page or click here for a map or directions into the city.

Need a place to park?                                                                       
Parking Downtown is hassle free...visit our Parking Page  and search "Market Square."
 

Park Rules and Guidelines

  • Park hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. everyday
  • Dispose of all trash properly
  • Special permit required to consume alcoholic beverages in the center of the Square
  • Dogs must be on a leash and under control; owner responsible for clean-up
  • Do not harm or vandalize Market Square structures
  • Spitting on any Market Square surface is strictly prohibited
  • Feeding pigeons in Market Square is strictly prohibited

Thank you for keeping Market Square safe and beautiful!