Pinball with Police at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Published on March 19, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Arcade Collective and Allegheny County Communities and Police Together (ACCAPT), invites all media to attend a police-led initiative aimed at connecting with young patients and their families through play.

When: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Where: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

What: Pittsburgh Police officers are bringing full-size, kid-friendly pinball machines to the hospital for an afternoon of fun for young patients and their families to play pinball alongside officers in a safe and supportive environment.

Please check in at the Welcome Desk in the lobby where you will receive a guest badge before heading upstairs with a UPMC staff member. Guest parking will be in the Calvin Street lot. Please be aware that Calvin Street is one-way. You can enter from Penn Avenue or Butler Street. 

We hope to see you there!

For any additional media questions regarding hospital access or parking, please contact Andrea Yorchuck, UPMC Public Relations Senior Manager, at andrea.kunicky@chp.edu or (412) 552-7448.

Cara Cruz
Public Information Officer
Public Safety
cara.cruz@pittsburghpa.gov

 

 

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