If you are looking for a place to live in and around Pittsburgh and searching for an excellent community and a peaceful neighborhood, Squirrel Hill is an excellent option to consider. It is located in the eastern region of Pittsburgh and provides a variety of property options to choose from. The different options include traditional single family homes, attractive town homes and modern condo apartments.
The Squirrel Hill region is basically divided in to north and south regions. It is one of the more popular dining destinations in the Pittsburgh area and provides a variety of options in the form of ethnic restaurants, bakeries, delis and modern eating joints. If you want to spend a lot of your spare time relaxing with your kids in outdoor parks, then Squirrel Hill also has you covered. The two biggest parks in Pittsburgh, Frick park and Schenley park are located in this region, bordering the east and west sides of the neighborhood.
Frick park is spread over a vast area of 561 acres and is a great place to relax with your family. Park features include a big playground, softball fields, a dog park, and a large hilly area. The hill provides visitors an exciting opportunity to indulge in sledding during the winter time which the kids are sure to enjoy.
Schenley park is another great outdoor destination to spend time during the weekends. This park has got the distinction of being named as America’s coolest parks by Travel and Leisure group. There is a beautiful lake called Panther Hollow at one end of the park and a Botanical garden located within the park. If you are interested in hiking, then there are a number of hiking trails that are located within the park. It also has 13 tennis courts, a soccer field with a running track surrounding it, an ice skating rink, a swimming pool and a golf course.
Apart from the outdoor recreations, Squirrel Hill has also earned a name for being one of the popular shopping and dining destinations in the area. Forbes and Murray Avenue are two of the most crowded destinations in this region as it contains a number of shopping and dining facilities. If you have young kids and grown up children in your family and worry about finding a good school, you could forget those worries, as Squirrel Hill is home to some of the top quality schools such as the Minadeo Elementary school and the Taylor Alderdice high school. The world famous Carnegie Mellon university is located very close to this region and a small portion of it is located in Squirrel hill. Chatham University is also located in the northern part of the neighborhood.
With such an abundance of educational, commercial and outdoor facilities, you are bound to have a great time living here. You could look for a single family home in lovely regions such as Shady Avenue, Beechwood Boulevard or condo apartments around Murray Avenue. After living for a while in Squirrel hill, you will certainly feel that you have made the best decision in your life time.
Mike Martin
Mike Martin is the creator of the Stuck in Pittsburgh blog. In his spare time he enjoys creating websites, playing baseball, and drinking beer.
