Annual 5K race in North Park benefitting the Persad Center of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1972, the…read morePersad Center is the nation's second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve the LGBT and HIV positive communities. 2013 was the second time this race has been held. Starting at the Boathouse and utilizing the same out and back course that most 5K races use in North Park. Nice, mostly flat course with one water stand midway. Great way to raise money for a great cause. Nice long sleeve technical shirt was provided with registration.

Visited the Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for the first time on an unseasonably cold…read morelast Saturday of May. We came to watch the Night of Champions racing. Having never been here before, and not having much experience with racing at a local level, I did not know a lot of what to expect. But overall, it was a pleasant experience that was enjoyable for me, and would also be for people of many different ages. There is parking in the grass right when you pull into the Motor Speedway. It is very close to the entrance, and a flat walk. We purchased general admission tickets at the gate upon arrival. For this race, tickets were $16 per person. There were 5 races scheduled, along with the hot laps beforehand. There was not a line, and we walked right up to the ticket counter. It could have been because of the weather, but it was quick and easy to buy admission and enter. You were given a ticket stub, and as long as you have it on you, you can go back to your car and reenter. I had to do this once and the security at the entrance was nice about letting me back in. They let you bring your own food and drink inside. There are concessions for purchase, but it is a nice option to have if you want to have something other than typical snack bar foods and drinks. The entrance is behind the grandstands, and you have to walk underneath them to get into the main areas of the venue. There are permanent restrooms in the building that is right in front of you upon entering. This is the same building that houses the concessions. Once you are through the building and under the bleachers, you will see the area where they sell merchandise, and right next door are the concessions. They had typical foods of what would be expected somewhere like this, as well as some daily specials. Most of the food was self-service, meaning it was set up almost as a grab and go, with a cashier at the end of the line. Due to the weather that day, there were not a ton of spectators, but I imagine on a busy day this would expedite waiting times for food. We got a Hot Chocolate and a Hot Dog to snack on. I thought the food was average, and the prices were a little high for what was offered for some of the items. The staff in the concession stand were very kind and helpful, and we enjoyed conversing with them. After getting our food, we made our way to the bleachers. There are plenty of seats, and since there was a smaller crowd there was a ton of room to spread out. I do not believe there was any assigned seating for this section, so we just sat where we wanted to. The bleachers are old and wooden, so I would recommend either bringing some blankets, cushions, or those seat backs to make it more comfortable. We enjoyed getting to watch all the races. They have a Victory Lane for the winners, and get them on the mic for a few minutes following the race. The "pit row" is in the middle of the track, so you can see everything going on. They kept it moving pretty well and had some engaging commentary over the PA system. I had a very positive first experience at the Motor Speedway. If you are looking for something that is family friendly, affordable, and fun to do I would recommend a night watching the races going on!

Finally checked out the motor speedway that's pretty close to where I live. We went on a…read more"nostalgia" themed Saturday night and honestly had a great time. They had plenty of cars to show, several different races took place, and a concession stand with food and beer available. The grandstand seating was ok if you were thoughtful enough to bring seats or a blanket to sit on. The wooden bleachers aren't the most comfortable on their own. The food selection was what you'd expect from a venue like this - hot dogs, hamburgers, meatball subs, fries, mozzarella sticks, etc. The fries were crispy and so were the chicken tenders. They raffled off several baskets and 12pks of alcohol, of which my bf's mom won 2 and a basket. We stayed for about 3 hours and headed out just before the rest of the crowd dispersed. Parking is on the grass, but there's a ton available.

Nice 5K on Thanksgiving morning. I liked that it was a 9am start time, so we could still sort of…read moresleep in on our holiday. For it being the first year in existence, things were much more organized than I anticipated. My only complaint was with the course itself. Circling around Graham Park, going through a development of cluster houses, and having large gravel from construction underfoot was not ideal. I hope this can be improved in the future, as I would most likely run this race again.

Its a nice bike trail but its worth noting its an uphill slope if youre going from Freeport to…read moreButler. Its barely noticable but coming back down is a much easier ride.

Beautiful green lush landscape surrounds trails through this area. Be careful in case you…read moreencounter ticks.

This trail just fully opened. It runs from Butler to Freeport at just over 20 miles. Road crossings…read moreare clearly marked so you can slow the young ones can be yelled to stop. The trail is Pennsylvania 'flat' as it was an old railroad route. If you want to get technical, there are some slopes to the trail, but nothing steep. They're just gradual enough to let you know you're tired of peddling 'up'. You can catch the trail at any road crossing, some have way better parking space than others, like the two ends. There are a several benches and picnic tables along the route, so you can take a load off or have a snack. The trash you bring in, you take back out with you... So bring a garbage bag if you have a group. The scenery is mostly green, with a creek usually close by. If you start in Butler, the trail is about quad width, generally it gradually increases in width until you reach Freeport where it's wide and paved. You pass a store on your left called Derailer's just after crossing a red wooden bridge. About 30 mins after starting in Butler. Just down the path after the store, the trees open up and you ride through the golf course (Serene). If you're thirsty for a beer you can head up to their little restaurant and get a bottle of beer, no drafts. They also serve BAR food if you forgot to pack a snack, shame on you. A few parts of the trail get dicey after a hard rain. So be aware... They do have small signs warning of rough trail ahead. That's nice of them.

If you're looking for a nice trail with some great scenery, that's shady and always maintained well…read morethis is a nice ride for you. I suggest starting at the Freeport end of the trail and parking at the trailhead in Laneville right near the Freeport bridge. You can go under route 28 and all the way up into Butler. On the way back your last 5 miles will be a nice gradual downhill slope all the way back into Laneville. There's only one place to stop for refreshments on the trail and that is it the old Herman post office. If you go all the way into Butler, the trailhead is only minutes away from the hotdog shop on Monroe Street, if you're looking to replace burned-up calories, it's a great place to go!

So lucky to have this trail in our area! Lots of trail heads for parking. Crushed gravel for…read morerunning or biking. The new connector in Moon is a nice break from the monotony and a nice opportunity to do light hiking. Off leash for dogs is permitted.

My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely Saturday morning walk/hike here! I had never been to Montour…read moreTraul but I'll definitely be back. Everything was very well marked and maintained. Lots of options of varying levels and water, ecosystem or built objects of interest. A new favorite!

It's a small park, with a playground, a pavilion, and a ball field but the most attractive part to…read moreme is the easy access to the Montour Trail. From here, you can walk to 2 miles to the Chartiers Creek Bridge and the Greer Tunnel or go the other way to the National Tunnel (600 feet long). This section of trail is popular with joggers and walkers in the winter. I am sure that it is popular with cyclists in the warmer months.

Was a good location for the Blues festival that was being hosted in the park. There was plenty of…read moreparking and lots of room for people to walk around and spread to to sit and enjoy the day and music.