Allegheny County
Borough of Braddock
Braddock Borough, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, was founded in 1755 by General Edward Braddock. The Borough sits along the Monongahela River has played a crucial role in the history of the City of Pittsburgh. In 1873, Andrew Carnegie built Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock, one of America's first steel mills and one of the only steel mills still in operation today. Though the collapse of the steel industry in the 1970-80s has drastically impacted the local economy and vitality of Braddock, the Borough Council and Mayor have worked diligently to invigorate this historic neighborhood. A true commitment to community is visible in Braddock with new businesses and revitalization projects bringing hope for economic development.
Borough of Braddock
If you are interested in joining a walking group in Braddock Borough or currently belong to a walking group or other organization that is looking for a place to walk and engage in regular physical activity, please email
braddockborough@comcast.net or call 412-271-1018 for more information.
Hollow Oak Land Trust
Hollow Oak Land Trust is developing a new model for land conservation that builds on Pittsburgh's strengths, both geographic and cultural. The region has reawakened to its wealth of natural amenities, and demand for new trails is now a top priority of communities. Hollow Oak works with municipalities and private landowners to boost the benefits of natural amenities by building woodland trails that connect parks, greenspace and trails to residential areas and business districts. Land protection, greenway planning and mapping set the stage for greater access to and appreciation for natural areas.
Hollow Oak Land Trust owns and manages five conservation areas and over 500 acres of woodlands in the Pittsburgh International Airport corridor. At Montour Woods Conservation Area, volunteers and staff have constructed a nine-mile multiuse trail system, with connections to Moon Park and the Montour Trail underway.
Hollow Oak Land Trust
If you are interested in joining a walking group in Moon Township, Allegheny County or currently belong to a walking group or other organization that is looking for a place to walk and engage in regular physical activity, please email
info@hollowoak.org or call (412) 264-5354 for more information.
Sewickley Valley YMCA
The Sewickley Valley YMCA serves the communities of the Ambridge Area, Cornell, Moon Area and Quaker Valley school districts by providing opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sewickley Y wants everyone in the community to reach their full potential and lead healthy and connected lives. The Y provides a wide range of programs and services, like wellness, aquatics, child care and summer camp, and works with community partners to provide outreach and services for those who need us most. For more than 120 years, the Sewickley Y has been responding to community needs.
Sewickley Valley YMCA
If you are interested in joining a walking group in Coraopolis Borough, Allegheny County or currently belong to a walking group or other organization that is looking for a place to walk and engage in regular physical activity, please email Trish Hooper at
thooper@sewickleyymca.org for more information.
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization
Founded in 1826 and incorporated as a borough in 1842, Sharpsburg is a small, urban riverfront community just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. Nestled along the Allegheny River, Sharpsburg was once a bustling industrial and entrepreneurial community, home to the HJ Heinz Company and the largest brewery in the state; since the collapse of the steel industry, Sharpsburg has strived to rebuild itself around its unique, historic business district and ample recreation assets, including a network of parks and free public riverfront boat and kayak launches.
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization (SNO) was founded in 2014 by a group of residents passionate about improving the quality of life for people living in the borough. SNO’s efforts, largely volunteer driven, include the resident-focused, ecodistrict-inspired 2018 Sharpsburg Community Vision Plan. The plan incorporates residents’ hopes for their community on a variety of issues, including food access, water quality/management, energy, air quality, mobility, and the overarching priority of equity. The Sharpsburg Main & Canal Walking Route is an exciting addition to the group’s projects, honoring the community’s distinctive history while enhancing present-day connections and looking forward to the borough’s healthy future.
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization (SNO)
Wilkinsburg Walking Path
Healthy Babies Zone (HBZ) Wilkinsburg is a community-centered collaborative working across sectors to leverage assets within Wilkinsburg to support families and address inequities that impact infant mortality. HBZ focuses on the SDOHs that impact community health to reduce those risk factors for infant mortality by increasing resources, advocacy, and time to those within the community experiencing the worst outcomes. Based on the cardiovascular outcomes in Wilkinsburg, a focus on women's heart health is top priority, which has become one of the main focal points for our work in the Borough. Over the past two years, one key effort of the HBZ partners and community members has been to develop the Wilkinsburg Walking Path to increase opportunities for cardiovascular activities for borough residents.
Park Ave Parklet This park is located between Park Avenue and Montier Street. Enjoy basketball on the full sized courts, relax at the picnic table in the gazebo, or rest on one of the benches lining the paths. Kids can enjoy swings, a jungle gym, and activity centers for younger children.
Grace Fruit Pollinator Gardens and Orchard This community amenity was established in 2016. It is also known as an allotment garden, where people rent or adopt individual beds to grow crops. The growing space operates from May to October.
MLK Memorial Mural Artists Kyle Holbrook, Chris Savido and George Gist created this mural in the East Busway in 2005. In this design, the central image of The Reverend King is made up of many individuals. Surrounding his image are visions of Dr King's dreams for this community: empty jails, laughter, family, friends, music, dance, and an end to the violence and drugs.
Railroad Station The first railroad station in Wilkinsburg was built here in 1860 and later burned down in 1883. The second station served Wilkinsburg until 1916 when the tracks were elevated and a beautiful brick and limestone station was built alongside the tracks a few blocks down the rail line on Hay Street.
Municipal Elections Building The current Wilkinsburg Borough Building at 605 Ross Avenue was built in 1939. In 1940, the library relocated to the municipal building from the McNair School and was the first Carnegie Free Library. This building houses the volunteer fire department and the borough offices. The Korean Vietnam Memorial is also located in this building.
Hosanna House and Community Garden Since the early 1990s, Hosanna House has gathered people and pulled resources together with a single purpose in mind, ending a life cycle of poverty and helping individuals and families reach their maximum potential. Visit Hosanna House's Website at https://hosannahouse.org/ for more information.