IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Winter 2019 | Page 36

Winter
Wonderland!
USC Community and
Recreation Center Winter
Wellness Dash
January 18
1543 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair;
twpusc.org
Start your New Year off right by
participating in this annual 1-mile run/
walk. Held on the paved walking trails of
Boyce Mayview Park, the Winter Wellness
Dash is a great way to bring friends
and family together on a brisk January
day. Open to all ages. For registration
information, visit the website.
IN Peters Township
Peters Lake at Peters Lake
Park - Fish All Year Round
560 Center Church Road,
Peters Township;
724.941.4180, or peterstownship.com
Don’t put away your fishing license or
fishing pole because Peters Lake is open in
the winter months and all year long! Take
some time and enjoy the peace and natural
beauty of winter by the lake. Call, or visit
the website for more information.
Peters Township
Arrowhead Trail
610 East McMurray Road, McMurray;
724.941.4180, or peterstownship.com
No need to travel far to have fun cross-
country skiing or snowshoeing! The
Arrowhead Trail, part of the Montour
Trail, includes 3.5 miles of a paved surface
trail that runs from Route 19 to Brush
Run Road.
Peters Township Tennis
Center
610 East McMurray Road, McMurray;
724.941.1330, or peterstownship.com
Enjoy tennis even in winter! Take
advantage of the wide variety of fun and
affordable programs offered for the
whole family. During the winter
months, a bubble covers the
courts with lighting and a blower
system for comfort while you
play! Visit the website for more
details.
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IN South Fayette IN West Jefferson Hills
Fairview Park - Off-Leash
Dog Zone
Greenwood Drive, South Fayette;
412.221.8700, or southfayettepa.com
What a great opportunity for you and
your dog to get some exercise together in
the winter months! A portion of Fairview
Park has been designated as an Off-Leash
Dog Zone in which responsible adults with
permit may allow dogs off the leash, as long
as certain rules are followed within the
prescribed area. Visit the website to view
the regulations and other information. Gill Hall Park Entrance
to the Great Allegheny
Passage
1255 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills;
gaptrail.org
Beat the winter blues with some outdoor
aerobic exercise! Snowshoe or cross-
country ski on this multi-use, non-
motorized, recreational rail-trail! The
trail spans 150 miles and runs from
Cumberland, Md., to Pittsburgh.
Hollow Oak Land Trust
Various locations in the Airport
Corridor; 412.264.5354,
or hollowoak.org
Take a winter hike on trails that
are preserved and protected by the
Hollow Oak Land Trust. Also consider
volunteering and joining the Hollow Oak
trail crew to work on different projects to
improve trail access! Visit the website for
trail locations and more details.
Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Oakcrest Lane and West Bruceton
Road, Pleasant Hills;
pleasanthillsarboretum.org
A magical, frozen forest of 200-year-old
oak trees awaits you for a winter walk! The
16-acre Pleasant Hills Arboretum is open
year-round. Visit the website for ways to
help preserve the arboretum and other
information.
IN West Mifflin
Panhandle Trail
Cemetery Hill Road leading
into Sturgeon; 412.221.8700, or
southfayettepa.com
Snowshoe, or cross-country ski through
a winter wonderland! This multi-use,
nonmotorized, recreational rail-trail
extends 29 miles from Walkers Mill
Station in Walker’s Mill, Pa., and ends near
Weirton, W.Va. The park location is the
5.75-mile mark of the trail and contains a
small parking lot, restrooms and a pavilion. McKees Point Trailhead
at the Great Allegheny
Passage
100 5th Avenue, McKeesport;
gaptrail.org
Get out for some invigorating winter
exercise! Hike, snowshoe, or cross-country
ski while enjoying this picturesque,
multi-use, nonmotorized, recreational
rail-trail that spans 150 miles and runs from
Cumberland, Md., to Pittsburgh. Visit the
website for more information.
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale;
412.787.2750, or alleghenycounty.us
A wide variety of winter activities await
you at Settlers Cabin Park! Snowshoe,
cross-country ski, and don’t forget your
helmet for a sled ride! The park
includes 1,610 acres of winter
fun. Visit the website for more
information on the park’s features. White Oak Park
3 Muse Lane, White Oak; 412.678.3774,
or alleghenycounty.us
White Oak Park is part of the Allegheny
Park System and is just 20 minutes away!
Pack up your sleds, snowboards and
helmets and enjoy a fun day of sled riding
or snowboarding in this 810-acre park. Call,
or visit the website for more information. ■
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