With Frick Park’s trails and an active community, Regent Square, Swissvale & Edgewood all offer plenty of ways to move, explore, and recharge. These fitness and outdoor activities combine outdoor adventures, wellness services, and fitness-focused spaces that make it easy to embrace an active lifestyle in every season.
Fitness and Outdoor Activities in Regent Square, Swissvale & Edgewood
3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
1130 S. Braddock Ave. | 412.871.5038
When “git aht!” means biking, camping or kayaking, 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. has the gear to get you there. Located just blocks from Frick Park, the woman-founded shop carries apparel, accessories and equipment for year-round adventuring and has become a community hub for activities like drumming circles, campfires, patio music and group trail runs. Alongside an everchanging inventory of top outdoor brands, the shop also maintains a section of gently used gear. (Sign up for Trail Mail to stay on top of issues impacting the environment.)
Clay Tennis Courts
800 S. Braddock Ave.
Red clay tennis courts are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis from May through November.
Frick Park
One of the Pittsburgh region’s largest parks at 644 acres, Frick Park draws hikers, cyclists and nature lovers to its densely wooded trails.
Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing
1124 S. Braddock Ave., Suite B | 412.242.4220
Massage, meditation, spa services, energy healing and specialty treatments can be found here, including services for pregnancy.
Planet Fitness
1635 S. Braddock Ave. | 412.244.3440
This value-priced fitness chain with cardio and strength equipment is guided by its “no judgment” philosophy.
Shaolin Studios
1115 S. Braddock Ave. | 412.242.8773
Traditional martial arts and SETpoint training for kids, teens and adults seeking conditioning, focus and self-defense skills.
Square Pilates
1108 S. Braddock Ave., Suite A | 412.447.1761
Private and semi-private apparatus-based sessions with an NCPT-certified Pilates instructor.
Plus, take a closer look at Regent Square, Swissvale & Edgewood’s dining spots, local shops, and things to do.
Story by Deborah Weisberg
Polaroid by Evan Okun