Things to do in the North Hills of Pittsburgh

(updated 7/2023)

One of the principles I stick to as a parent is that it’s not my responsibility to entertain a child or save them from boredom. I will, however, take them places for fun and adventures. Here in the North Hills, we have libraries, indoor amusement centers, carpet slide parks, miniature golf spots, and so much more. I’ve put together a list of places that are kid-friendly and in the North Hills area (Ross, West View, Bellevue, Avalon, McCandless, Wexford, Pine, Hampton, Shaler, and Glenshaw)

Getting the kids moving

 

Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark (ages 3 and up)*

https://funslidespark.com/

1130 Perry Highway (behind Shop n’ Save)

Pittsburgh, PA 15327

  • Carpet Skating
  • Mini Golf
  • Bounce House
  • Dodgeball

Pines Plaza Lanes*

https://pinesplazalanes.com/

1130 Perry Highway (behind Shop n’ Save)

Pittsburgh, PA 15327

Perry Park Lanes

http://www.perryparklanes.com/

9600 Perry Highway

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Playground World-Wexford

https://playgroundworldpittsburgh.com/

14000 Perry Hwy. (Rt. 19)

Wexford, PA 15090

Pinball Perfection

http://www.pinballperfection.com/

231 Perry Highway

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo

https://pittsburghpinballdojo.com/

2 N. Balph Ave

Bellevue, PA 15202

Breakout Games

https://breakoutgames.com/pittsburgh

8035 McKnight Rd Suite G5

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Dave and Busters

https://playgroundworldpittsburgh.com/

6260 Northway Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Chuck E. Cheese

https://www.chuckecheese.com/

20 McIntyre Square Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Laser Storm

https://laserstorm.org/

7715 McKnight Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Kniess’ Miniature Golf

https://www.facebook.com/KneissMiniGolf

3005 Babcock Blvd

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

North Park Miniature Golf, Driving Range, Par 3, and Batting Range

http://www.northparkbattingrange.com

865 E Ingomar Rd

Wexford, PA 15090

North Park

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/north-park/index.aspx

303 Pearce Mill Rd

Allison Park, PA 15101

  • Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Archery
  • Swimming Pool (seasonal)
  • Pickleball court
  • Golf Course
  • Boating
  • Running Trail
  • Dog Park
  • Ice Skating (seasonal)

Game and Hobby Stores

Legions Hobbies and Games*

http://www.legionsgames.com/

1130 Perry Highway (near Rite Aid)

Pittsburgh, PA 15327

  •  Offers in-person tabletop gaming

Game Masters

http://www.gamemasterspgh.com/

398 Perry Hwy

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

K&J Comics and Games

https://www.facebook.com/KJcomicsandgames/

1017 W View Park Dr

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

  •    Offers in-person tabletop gaming

Pop Culture Games and Toys

https://www.buypopculture.com/

1105 Mt Royal Blvd

Pittsburgh, PA 15223

Kobold’s Keep

https://www.koboldskeep.com/

417 Butler St

Pittsburgh, PA 15223


Libraries

Northland Library

https://www.northlandlibrary.org/

300 Cumberland Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

  • Anime Hour

West View HUB and HubWorks

https://www.westviewhub.org

435 Perry Highway

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

  • Book Clubs
  • Summer Camp
  • STEM Activities
  • Plays

Shaler North Hills Library

https://www.shalerlibrary.org/

1822 Mt. Royal Blvd.

Glenshaw, PA 15116

  • Children’s Department opens at 10:00 AM

Avalon Library

https://avalonlibrary.org/

317 S. Home Avenue

Avalon, PA 15202

Bayne Memorial Library

http://baynelibrary.org/

34 N. Balph Ave.,

Pittsburgh PA 15202

Millvale Community Library

http://millvalelibrary.org/

213 Grant Ave

Millvale, PA 15209

Northern Tier Library

https://northerntierlibrary.org/

4015 Dickey Rd.

Gibsonia PA 15044

  • Block Party (building blocks)
  • New Year’s Party
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Lea Bickerton
The Tiny Bookstore