Annual Allegheny County Marbles Program Started on March 11

The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced its annual marbles program will take place March 11-May 15 at 13 locations throughout the county. The program is free for all kids ages 14 and under.    “The Allegheny County Marbles Program is a great way for kids to have fun and make new friends,” said Parks Director Andy Baechle. “We encourage everyone to come out and be a part of this longstanding tradition.”   All local winners will qualify for the Allegheny County Marbles Championship, which will be held May 16-18 in the Family Law Center courtyard. The top eight girls and top eight boys will receive trophies. The top two girls and top two boys will also receive crowns and compete in the 96th Annual National Marbles Championship June 17-21 in Wildwood, N.J.   Allegheny County’s marbles program has produced 33 national champions since the tournament started in 1922, including 14 since 2004: Madison Johnson in 2018; Sierra Ricci and Eli Murphy in 2017; Haley Grenesko in 2016; Emily Cavacini in 2013; Bailey Narr and Brandon Matchett in 2011; Penelope Bauer in 2010; Amber Ricci and John Leffakis in 2008; Alexandra Bauer in 2007; Keith Moss in 2006; Jamie Miller in 2005; and Carly Miller in 2004.   The complete marbles program schedule follows. For more information, contact Maureen Ricci at 412-260-7278 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/about/programs/marbles-program.aspx.

March 18-22 – Millvale
Holy Spirit Convent/Rectory 
608 Farragut Street – Corner of Howard Street 
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Contact: Sue Goetz @ 412-821-5779
Times: Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:00 pm

March 25-29 – Lawrenceville
Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania 
4600 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Contact: Demaroio Andrews @ 412-682-4013
Times: Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:00 pm 

April 1-5 – Downtown
Urban Pathways
925 Penn Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contact: Kim Fitzgerald @ 412-325-4075
Times: Monday–Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

April 6-7 – South Park
Spreading Oak
East Park Drive
South Park, PA 15129
Contact: Park Office @ 412-835-4810
Times: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-3:00 pm

April 8-12 – Indiana Twp.
Blessed Trinity Academy
2510 Middle Road
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Contact: Jessica Rock @ 412-486-7611
Times: Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

April 13 & 14 – Harrison Hills Park
Overlook Grove
Cottontail Drive 
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Contact: Park Office @ 412-350-2455
Times: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-3:00 pm

April 15-19 – Morningside
Saint Raphael School
1154 Chislett Street 
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact: Mrs. Manchini @ 412-661-3100
Times: Monday-Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm 

April 22-26 – Frazer Twp.
Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills  
590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle  
Tarentum, PA 15084
Contact: Chris Garrett @ 724-904-9010
Times: Monday-Friday, 6:00-7:30 pm 

April 27 & 28 – North Park
North Park Ice Rink
Pearce Mill Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
Contact: Park Permit Office @ 724-935-1766
Times: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-3:00 pm

April 29-May 3 – Southside Flats
Phillips School
1901 Sarah Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Contact: Mr. Boonstra @ 412-488-5190
Times: Monday-Friday, 11:50 am-1:30 pm

May 5 – North Oakland
Falk Carnival
4060 Aliquippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Contact: Katharine Bulova @ 412-735-0436
Times: Sunday, 3:00-7:00 pm

May 6-10 – Bloomfield
Immaculate Conception School
326 Cedarville Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Contact: Rose Larus @ 412-621-4199
Sister Mary John @ 412-621-5199
Times: Monday-Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm

May 13-15 – North Oakland
Falk School
4060 Aliquippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Contact: Katharine Bulova @ 412-735-0436
Times: Monday-Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm

May 16-18 – Allegheny County Marbles Tournament
Allegheny County Family Division Courtyard
440 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Times: Thursday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

June 17-21 – 96th National Marbles Tournament
Wildwood, New Jersey