The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is sharing information about temporary closures and access changes at Point State Park related to the 2026 NFL Draft Experience South:
Setup for the 2026 NFL Draft Experience South is now underway at Point State Park! The Great Allegheny Passage, Three Rivers Heritage Trail, and the iconic fountain will remain open through Monday, April 20. However, to ensure visitor safety, other areas of the park, including the public restroom, are now closed. Pedestrian commuters may still cross through designated areas of the park, following onsite signage and staff guidance. Public parking and boat mooring at Point State Park is unavailable through the duration.
Beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm, Point State Park will be closed to public access as final event preparations take place.
From Thursday, April 23, 2026, through Saturday, April 25, 2026, all visitors must enter Point State Park during event hours through designated pedestrian entrances and follow established safety procedures. Information on entrance locations, restrictions, safety procedures, and hours of operation will be available through the NFL OnePass app. The recently-reconfigured connecting ramp carrying the Great Allegheny Passage between the Monongahela Wharf and Point State Park will be closed. No bicycles will be allowed into Point State Park at any entrance during this time.
For details on navigating Downtown Pittsburgh by bicycle during the NFL Draft, please reference this guide put together by BikePGH.