Mr. Rogers' Memorial Statue
Mr. Rogers' Memorial Statue
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- Jennifer SMidway, Utah40 contributionsNice memorialWe looked for it the last 4 visits only to discover we had walked right by it going into and out of Heinz Stadium. Very nice memorial to a wonderful man although I found it creepy that the statue talks to you. I did enjoy singing along with the theme song.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 October 2023
- greglinmonLas Cruces, New Mexico1,042 contributionsBeautiful settingA wonderful man remembered in a beautiful setting. Right across the street from football field. No immediate parking but we parked by Steelers Pro Shop and walked, maybe 4 minutes. The sculpture is so beautiful and with the river and city backdrop, just great.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 June 2024
- glojoTCSaint Paul, Minnesota26 contributionsNostalgic and sweet!The voice of Fred Roger’s reading a children’s story is heard as you visit this area and it brings back memories. We walked along the river walk and stopped at several memorials. I’m glad we stopped at this one as well.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 June 2024
- RandallWest Des Moines, Iowa119 contributionsVisiting mr rogersSaw this on trip advisor planning my trip to Pittsburgh and had to visit it during my mlb game trip. Location is gorgeous, I love how the statue is facing the city he worked in. When I went, they were playing Mr Roger’s reading the Goldie Locks and the 3 bears.Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 13 June 2024
- tschebloIndianapolis, Indiana592 contributionsHear his voice againNeed to visit Mr. Rogers if already in the area, but I personally didn’t care for the strange texture of this statue. Unfortunately, I found the presentation to be cheesy or maybe even creepy. However , I did appreciate hearing his recorded voice. The placement of him looking toward the fountain of Point State Park is a nice touch.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 July 2024
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ElvisAndrus
Arlington, TX912 contributions
Apr 2023
I love that it exists and I love how big it is. Low review is simly because its platform is being repaired and being done so in such a way that you could not get any kind of view except a partial view through tarps. I can't help but imagine some kind of planning could have mitigated this. The Heinz museum has much more to offer if you are wanting to venture back to the peak of your adoration of this guy. You could hang out there for a bit and in the area there are lots of things to see and do but it not something to plan a day aroound. Well, if you really loved him, maybe.
Written 1 May 2023
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tscheblo
Indianapolis, IN592 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
Need to visit Mr. Rogers if already in the area, but I personally didn’t care for the strange texture of this statue. Unfortunately, I found the presentation to be cheesy or maybe even creepy. However , I did appreciate hearing his recorded voice. The placement of him looking toward the fountain of Point State Park is a nice touch.
Written 4 July 2024
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glojoTC
Saint Paul, MN26 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
The voice of Fred Roger’s reading a children’s story is heard as you visit this area and it brings back memories. We walked along the river walk and stopped at several memorials. I’m glad we stopped at this one as well.
Written 10 June 2024
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Dean_Amy-2004
Gettysburg, PA8,400 contributions
July 2020 • Family
We stopped for a couple of minutes early in the morning. It’s a nice location by the river but limited street parking right there. We took a few pictures and were ready to move on. Not really much to do, but worth a visit to remember a man so many children/generations grew up watching.
Written 28 July 2020
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Randall
West Des Moines, IA119 contributions
June 2024 • Solo
Saw this on trip advisor planning my trip to Pittsburgh and had to visit it during my mlb game trip. Location is gorgeous, I love how the statue is facing the city he worked in. When I went, they were playing Mr Roger’s reading the Goldie Locks and the 3 bears.
Written 13 June 2024
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Jennifer S
Midway, UT40 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We looked for it the last 4 visits only to discover we had walked right by it going into and out of Heinz Stadium. Very nice memorial to a wonderful man although I found it creepy that the statue talks to you. I did enjoy singing along with the theme song.
Written 9 October 2023
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greglinmon
Las Cruces, NM1,042 contributions
June 2024 • Family
A wonderful man remembered in a beautiful setting. Right across the street from football field. No immediate parking but we parked by Steelers Pro Shop and walked, maybe 4 minutes. The sculpture is so beautiful and with the river and city backdrop, just great.
Written 9 June 2024
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Pittsburgh, PA126,454 contributions
July 2019
Mr. Rodgers is just a statue. It's nothing spectacular to go out of your way to see. It's across from Heinz field by the river, If in the area nad a Mr. Rogers fan stop for a photo op
Written 21 August 2019
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Amy M
Hermitage, PA128 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Whether or not a person has ever seen an episode of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," or even knows a bit about the character of Fred Rogers, creator of the children's television program, this memorial site makes a great side-trip destination for anyone with a desire for a one-of-a-kind view.
Located in the shadow of a single old bridge pier along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, most people will locate the statue easily by knowing "it's just across the walkway from Heinz Field. Anyone strolling the river walkway along the Allegheny will come across Mr. Rogers' vigilant perch next to the pier (fully renovated and appearing brand new), and should stop to take a look for both nostalgia and to see what our friendly neighbor sees.
The statue, sculpted by Robert Berks (works include Mayor Caligiuri's statue in the city, as well as a statue of Albert Einstein in Washington, D.C. -- a personal favorite of Mr. Rogers), sits 10 feet tall and has a rough appearance, as if plastered haphazardly with mud. Childlike. Just as Mr. Rogers would like to see, although a memorial to himself would not have impressed him, nor would he have wanted it.
The memorial exists because generations of children love Mr. Rogers, even in rerun. He spoke to the imagination of young children, proffered kindness and a sense of safety, and a child's vision of the world and what it should be. Mr. Rogers entered our homes through the television and entered our hearts with a special key -- his own heart. The keyhole shape carved through the old pier represents this to me, though its architectural and aesthetic reason is to showcase the door to so many sights of Pittsburgh. To each his own.
See Mr. Rogers when you travel to Pittsburgh. Worth the walk, and to those who know the familiar pose of a kindly man in a cardigan sweater tying his tennis shoes as he sings a simple greeting, worth the memories.
Located in the shadow of a single old bridge pier along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, most people will locate the statue easily by knowing "it's just across the walkway from Heinz Field. Anyone strolling the river walkway along the Allegheny will come across Mr. Rogers' vigilant perch next to the pier (fully renovated and appearing brand new), and should stop to take a look for both nostalgia and to see what our friendly neighbor sees.
The statue, sculpted by Robert Berks (works include Mayor Caligiuri's statue in the city, as well as a statue of Albert Einstein in Washington, D.C. -- a personal favorite of Mr. Rogers), sits 10 feet tall and has a rough appearance, as if plastered haphazardly with mud. Childlike. Just as Mr. Rogers would like to see, although a memorial to himself would not have impressed him, nor would he have wanted it.
The memorial exists because generations of children love Mr. Rogers, even in rerun. He spoke to the imagination of young children, proffered kindness and a sense of safety, and a child's vision of the world and what it should be. Mr. Rogers entered our homes through the television and entered our hearts with a special key -- his own heart. The keyhole shape carved through the old pier represents this to me, though its architectural and aesthetic reason is to showcase the door to so many sights of Pittsburgh. To each his own.
See Mr. Rogers when you travel to Pittsburgh. Worth the walk, and to those who know the familiar pose of a kindly man in a cardigan sweater tying his tennis shoes as he sings a simple greeting, worth the memories.
Written 5 July 2013
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mandimcm
Pittsburgh, PA76 contributions
Apr 2016
This weird statue angers me. (Well, as much a statue can "anger" someone.) Mister Rogers meant so much to so many of us, and we're representing him with this lumpy monstrosity? Should have just been a nice statue. Missed opportunity. This thing is embarrassing. If you loved Mister Rogers, don't bother to view this tortured thing.
Written 11 April 2016
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A good location for parking near the park.
Written 24 September 2019
If you're just going for the memorial, there is plenty of metered street parking. I'd avoid a game day as it can get pretty crowded.
Written 24 September 2019
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