Frankie Pace Park (I-579 CAP)
A landmark 3-acre urban green roof park reconnecting Pittsburgh's historic Historic Hill District to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Frankie Pace Park (formerly known as the I-579 Highway Cap Park) is a transformational 3-acre urban park built over the Interstate 579 canyon. The project bridged a 60-year physical barrier between the Hill District and Downtown Pittsburgh. Named in honor of Frankie Pace, a prominent 20th-century Hill District civic leader and businesswoman.
SEA Public Ownership & Stewardship
SEA served as the lead public agency overseeing planning, federal grant administration, engineering, and construction of the $32M CAP bridge park structure.
- Public Title & Land Ownership
- Capital Repair Fund Administration
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Long-Term Lease Compliance
Accessibility Standards
Fully compliant ADA park design featuring gentle slope paved walkways, tactile wayfinding, accessible seating plazas, and barrier-free pedestrian connections.
Parking Infrastructure
Accessible via Centre Avenue parking meters and adjacent PPG Paints Arena parking garage.
Getting There & Location
Centre Ave & Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Asset Snapshot
- Asset Type
- Public Space
- Location Address
- Centre Ave & Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Public Owner
- Sports & Exhibition Authority
- Facility Operator
- City of Pittsburgh Public Works
- Year Opened
- 2021
- Capacity
- 3 Acres Park Plaza