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 the historic Square or visited it at least once, if not several times.

Head down to the Square before or after a show in Downtown's vibrant Cultural District and enjoy dinner and cocktails. Indulge in a little retail therapy at lunch, meet friends and co-workers for lunch meetings or to browse the summer Farmers Market, spend your happy hour at one of the many watering holes, or grab a coffee, relax and take advantage of the free Wifi. Or, come in the evening to see the tribute to Pittsburgh’s antislavery activities in the lighting feature in the ground and look up to see the North Star and dippers in the sky. So what are you waiting for—GET INTO THE SQUARE!

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.
 

Check out the Market Square blog for information on Downtown's urban oasis!

• Merchant specials and promotions
• New business openings
• Farmers Market, concerts, rallys and more
• Trivia and fun facts

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!