(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)*
1130 Perry Highway (behind Shop n’ Save)
Pittsburgh, PA 15327
- Carpet Skating
- Mini Golf
- Bounce House
- Dodgeball
Pines Plaza Lanes*
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
20 McIntyre Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Laser Storm
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*
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
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
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
317 S. Home Avenue
Avalon, PA 15202
Bayne Memorial Library
34 N. Balph Ave.,
Pittsburgh PA 15202
Millvale Community Library
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