Washington, Duquesne Heights and Allentown and offers scenic views of the city that draw more than 1.5 million visitors annually.

It joins Frick, Schenley, Highland, and Riverview as the fifth in the city's network of regional parks.

In the aftermath of a rare tornado[1][2][3][4][5] in 1998 that touched down in the neighborhood, the park was conceived by community activists as a way to address the damage.

They feared a post-storm "blighted" designation would spur the city to allow housing and condominium development.

In 2003, the state designated three Pittsburgh roads—Sycamore Street, McArdle Roadway, and Grandview Avenue—as Pennsylvania Scenic Byways, inspiring the park's very long former name.