The surfing community of of Bondi Beach has held a “paddle out” memorial ceremony to the victims of the Bondi Beach Massacre. Paddle outs are part of surfing culture and originated in Hawaii before spreading to places like California and Australia. Surfers, swimmers, paddleboarders, and community members paddle out into the ocean on their boards, form a large circle in the water, hold hands or link arms, and observe moments of silence, share stories, splash water in celebration, or scatter flowe

In partnership with the North Park Paddle Tennis Association, the Allegheny County Parks are excited to announce the expansion of the paddle tennis courts in North Park. Paddle tennis resembles a cross between racquetball and tennis with players using special paddles and balls. The court is less than half the size of a regular tennis court and is built on heated, raised platforms. We look forward to seeing you in the parks soon! For the court hours, visit https://alleghenycounty.us/parks/activit