Vinegar Hollow 5401 Center Avenue, Emsworth, PA 15202

Vinegar Hollow: A Hidden Gem of Emsworth, PA

Located at 5401 Center Ave, Emsworth, PA 15202, Vinegar Hollow is a newly established park that offers a refreshing escape into nature. This pristine greenspace, covering over 46 acres primarily in Kilbuck Township, is a recent acquisition by the Hollow Oak Land Trust. After more than five years of dedicated advocacy and fundraising, the trust has successfully secured four parcels of undeveloped land, thanks to a generous grant of $329,000 from the Allegheny County Trail Development Fund and an additional $200,000 from the Colcom Foundation.

Vinegar Hollow boasts over 2 miles of scenic trails accessible from a trailhead on Center Avenue in Ben Avon. These trails offer the community a wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The Hollow Oak Land Trust is committed to working with local community members and volunteers to enhance and expand the trail network, ensuring that Vinegar Hollow remains a cherished outdoor space for all.

The establishment of Vinegar Hollow is a significant conservation achievement, benefiting the neighboring communities of Kilbuck, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ohio Township, Ben Avon Heights, Avalon, and Bellevue. "We’re grateful that, with community leadership and support, we’ve been able to protect this unique community asset," said Sean Brady, Executive Director of the Hollow Oak Land Trust. "The funding from the Allegheny County Trail Development Fund and the Colcom Foundation were crucial to the success of this project, and we’re excited to begin refining this greenspace."

The Hollow Oak Land Trust continues to seek donations through the Stewardship Fund to support the ongoing improvements and management of Vinegar Hollow. For those interested in contributing, please visit [HOLT Donations](https://bit.ly/HOLTDonations).

This latest acquisition by the Hollow Oak Land Trust adds to their impressive conservation efforts, which have protected 160 acres of woodlands in the past year alone. Their projects include the Thorn Hollow Greenway, which will connect Coraopolis to Robin Hill Park, the Montour Run Greenway that links the Montour Trail through Montour Woods to Moon Park, and the Trout Run project, which will complete a 10-mile loop to Moon Park.

"We are thrilled to see this land protected and preserved as a green space for the area," said Zahava Bennett, President of the Hollow Oak Board of Directors. "Healthy greenspaces are vital to a thriving community, and we are looking forward to this opportunity to nurture the natural ecosystem while providing a usable outdoor space for residents."

Come and experience the natural beauty and tranquility of Vinegar Hollow, a testament to the power of community action and a commitment to preserving our natural environment.