Really nice gem of a hidden park in South Fayette. Lots of local sports teams practice here…read morethroughout the week. In fact, I've never seen it not busy here. Fields are very well maintained. However there's no playground or shaded shelter for picnics.

Very nice park near Oakdale. Mostly soccer fields and a walking trail. There is a port-a-John,…read moreand hand sanitizer available. Nicely maintained ... Cheers!

The bowling ally is your run of the mill ally. It's fine for what it is. Old and dated, but it's…read morefine for bowling. The "lounge" is a smoke filled bar. If you don't smoke and go in there for even a minute you will smell like a 2 pack a day smoker when you walk out. The food can be ok for a bowling ally. The pizza is fine and the wedge sandwich using the pizza dough is ok. Beware of the meatball boat! This made me sick as a dog! Even eating it the meatballs were bland and the sauce was subpar. I would not recommend ordering anything with their meatballs on it! You have been warned!

Nice place to meet friends to have a drink k and enjoy conversations. Bowling is fun as wellread more

Gardner field is a sandlot baseball field in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill section. It is down the street…read morefrom North Catholic and Frank's Pizza and Chicken. It is a site listed in the Pittsburgh Sports League Directory and a popular meeting spot for community activities.

This pretty urban neighborhood park includes two basketball courts, several tennis courts, a pool…read moreand playground. All were in decent condition though the streets around had some litter and trash needing cleanup. It was a nice walk and then a rest in the shade to read a few emails and try not to think about the fact that I'm in a big city. Down the street is also the Manchester Memorial Park. [Review 20430 overall - 639 in Pennsylvania - 1409 of 2023.]

I came for a Pitt basketball game back far back in winter 1999-2000 which is saying a lot as ever…read moresince then, I've thought regularly about this venue namely since it is so large, heavy, and bulky of a building perched seemingly precariously up so far so high on the hill overlooking the Oakland district in what's locally formerly known as the Hill District now more so by its more historical names of Middle Hill and Terrace Village. Ticketing at the will call window as I recall way back when was very easy with just id and get your ticket. This was in the beginnings of online ticketing thus wasn't as big a thing. Entry and security were thin and light as I recall more innocent days of our nation's history with cursory checks and no real worries. The interior was surprisingly massive with a very airy feel fit for a Div I men's basketball (now that seems so sexist, but was a term said without weight, implication, or reconsideration back then) arena. Flow and foot traffic were decent since the very brisk wintertime and far-away-from-campus location kept attendence below max with whipping winds chasing us all the way up the walk from Fifth Ave below. There isn't much atop the hill here but this building with just a darkness ominuous beyond the campus border, at least relative to a not-from-here undergraduate student. That feeling still sits with me to this very day, partly also since it was such a formulative time of my life. The amenities as I recall were many with a varied array of vendors for fan paraphernalia (but similar pricing to official fan stores and campus bookstores) and food (relegated to stadium-like staples, back then during the early days of food awareness). Bathrooms were where the building's historic nature showed which were then unupdated. And that's all I can recall! A historic storied place for sporting. I believe years later they moved to the shiny Petersen Place leaving this for practice.

This field house is an athletic event facility that normally hosts University of Pittsburgh…read morewrestling, volleyball, gymnastics, and indoor track events. I come here almost every year for one event held in March. The event was previously called the Dapper Dan although it is now called the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. This event features talented high school wrestlers; half of which are headed to college to wrestle at elite schools. The overall quality of the maintenance is the best part of the facility. Things aren't left in disrepair and abandoned here. The university has put effort into maintaining and/or improving the current space they have. My issues with the facility are minor and I don't really want to harp on them too much. I'm not a fan of the entrance, as I think it should have more structure (aka: security). The other thing I don't really like is the snack bar selection, which is the normal crap you get from a snack bar. Think mini pizza, nachos, popcorn, pop, hot dog, and some other stuff. I think the selection could be varied from the norm to spice things up while still turning a profit.

I was an out of towner trying to keep to my workout routine when I was home visiting. I was able…read moreto check out The Studio for 1 class. The 7 AM Kettle Ball/Pilates Class. Pros and Cons of the studio: Pros: -Very nice clean studio, fully equipped, new equipment (I didn't take a reformer class, so review is more for the TRX, weights, mats, etc). -Mary's Class was awesome, she totally kicked my butt the entire class. Felt stronger after her class Cons: -Website has very little information about attire for classes. I practice classic pilates twice a week in Dallas and not once have ever had to bring tennis shoes for a class. You need tennis shoes for the Kettle Ball/Pilates Class! Updates need to made to the schedule webpage that simply say "Tennis Shoes Required for this class." -Studio was really hot-the teacher was trying to lower the temp, but nonetheless I was still borderline about to pass out for the last 30 minutes of class. If this is your first time visit studio is on the second floor, some locals were able to point me in the right direction! Next time I am home I will take another class, but be more careful and call ahead about taking a traditional Pilates mat class instead.

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.

This is a neighborhood playground in the Troy Hill Area of Pittsburgh. It serves as a memorial to…read moreAndrew T. Fenrich who served as secretary for former mayor David O. Lawrence and as 9 time PA State Representative of Troy Hill. Fenrich served in the US Navy the n WW II and his papers and photographs are housed in the Heinz History Center.