Bloomfield's Friendship Park

Friendship Park is one of the most used public parks in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Its central location and proximity to West Penn Hospital make it popular with both residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood. Friendship Park primarily functions as a “passive park” without programming or recreational equipment. At most times of the day the park is filled with people sitting on the many benches, walking, running, or relaxing on the grass.

A Brief History of Bloomfield

Bloomfield traces its history back to 1868, when a European settler named Caspter Taub sold the land to his son-in-law, John Conrad Winebiddle. Winebiddle quickly sold off lots for development. While the history of the name is unclear, many believe that “Bloomfield” is derived from the plentiful wildflowers that used to grow in the area.

Although the neighborhood was originally settled by German immigrants, they were quickly outnumbered by a large influx of Italian settlers. Because of this, Bloomfield is sometimes referred to as Pittsburgh’s Little Italy.

Today, Bloomfield’s population is much more diverse, especially as more and more people look at Bloomfield as a place to put down roots. Like the neighborhoods around it, Bloomfield has recently received an influx of young professionals who love the neighborhood’s rich culture, shopping opportunities, and high-quality restaurants.

-From Blocks in the Burgh