Conservationist, botanist, landscape designer and master gardener, Ann was an advocate of soil and water conservation, open space, composting and recycling. In 1996, the park was rededicated in her honor and an adjacent 10 wooded acres that were originally part of Ann's farm were added to the park.
As of August 15, 2016, dogs are permitted at the Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park. All park rules and ordinances must be followed and dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times. Please be respectful and clean up any waste.
Hunting is not permitted. Park hours are from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. During your visit, please stay on established trails. By not picking the wildflowers or disturbing the vegetation and wildlife, you are insuring that the park will remain a special place when you visit again.
Take Route 30 towards Greensburg. Turn onto Donohoe Road at the traffic light immediately across from the Westmoreland Mall. From the east, this is a right turn. From the west, it is a left turn. Follow the road to the right towards the Phantom Fireworks store. Continue straight through a traffic light and turn right into the Donohoe Center parking lot across from Peoples Gas. Nature Park is located in between the Donohoe Center and the Westmoreland County Department of Public Works.
From Points North & South
Take Route 119 to Greensburg and turn onto Route 30 East. Follow Route 30 East and turn left onto Donohoe Road at the traffic light immediately across from the Westmoreland Mall. Follow the road to the right towards the Phantom Fireworks store. Continue straight through a traffic light and turn right into the Donohoe Center parking lot across from Peoples Gas. Nature Park is located in between the Donohoe Center and the Westmoreland County Department of Public Works.