Summer Camp: Outdoor Survivor Camp Grades 3rd- 5th Monday-Friday | 9:00am-4:30pm | South Park Aftercare is available from 4:30-6:00pm for an additional fee. Register for Aftercare here. Set the scene– you find yourself in the woods with your fellow campers. Build fires, filter water, forage food, construct a survival shelter, and more. Financial assistance is…
Beginner Kayak Course Join us at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking. We will introduce basic equipment, learn to paddle and steer a kayak, and finally take the boats out for some practice. No experience required!
Free Lunch Time Fishing Join this fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for…
Beginner River Kayaking Course Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Millvale Riverfront Park, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head downtown and back.…
Women & Nonbinary Mountain Bike Meetup - Pleasant Valley Park Mountain biker and Venture Outdoors volunteer, Sara Khalil, is taking yinz out for a bike ride! Learn new skills and gain practice on the all-levels paths through Pleasant Valley Park. This is a beginner-level mountain biking ride, but some previous experience and comfort riding a…
Pirates Firework Paddle Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking and bring a flashlight or headlamp. The start of…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
Fireworks Paddle Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to find parking and bring a flashlight or headlamp. While the event is scheduled to conclude…
Sunrise paddle Wake up early and start your day with a beautiful paddle on the Allegheny River. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak and see the city like you've never seen it before. There's no better way to start your day. We'll run through the basics of…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
Take in the scenic sunset from a kayak! Come with us as we set out to see various birds and wildlife that come out after the sun goes down. Previous kayaking experience required.
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
It’s time to say ‘sup to SUPs! Stand Up Paddle-boards are a unique way to take on the water and are easy to get the hang of after some instruction. Join us for an evening on North Park Lake where our trip leaders will explain how to board, stand up on, and properly paddle the…
Pride Paddle: July Join Trip Leader Eli Shumaker on a pleasant paddle along the Allegheny River with LGBTQIA friends and allies. This is a monthly meet up happening: June 7 July 12 August 9 September 13 Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg where we'll introduce ourselves and run through the basics of kayaking. Once everyone is…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
Ice Cream Bike Ride I scream, you scream … you know the rest. And this outing really is a scream! Come join us for the sweetest outing of the season! It’s all about the frozen treats on this fun bike ride through Lawrenceville and the Strip District as we stop at two beloved ice cream parlors! You…
Take in North Park Lake at night with the help of a full moon! We’ll head on the water after sundown and be on the water to watch the moon rise up over the trees as we explore what the lake has to offer at night. All boats will have lights on them, but feel…
You may be familiar with The Allegheny River by day, but it’s a completely different experience at night! Join us as we head on the water after sundown and take in the River from a different perspective. All boats will have lights on them, but feel free to bring a headlamp if you’d like to…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
Join us at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking. We will introduce basic equipment, learn to paddle and steer a kayak, and finally take the boats out for some practice. No experience required!
Sunrise Paddle Wake up early and start your day with a beautiful paddle on the Allegheny River. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak and see the city like you've never seen it before. There's no better way to start your day. We'll run through the basics of…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
Sunset Paddle Take in the sunset on the Allegheny River from a kayak! Come with us as we set out to see various birds and wildlife that come out after the sun goes down. Previous kayaking experience required.
Beginner Canoe Course Can you canoe?? Learn how with instructions from a Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionist. You’ll learn all about canoe safety, gear, and technique, then you’ll hit the water to practice your new skills. As this is a beginner course, you’ll learn to paddle a canoe with two people inside. *We encourage you to sign…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
FIT WITH A PHYSICIAN: Live a “Bone Healthy” Life Enjoy some time outside while learning about health and meeting new friends every month! Move your body and stimulate your mind on a relaxed paced walk with local health care professionals. We will walk through Schenley Park, covering about 1 mile, and talk about ways to…
Women & Nonbinary Mountain Bike Meetup – Hartwood Acres Park Cancelled due to poor trail conditions. Mountain biker and Venture Outdoors volunteer, Sara Khalil, is taking yinz out for a bike ride! Learn new skills and gain practice on the all-levels paths through Hartwood Acres Park. This is a beginner-level mountain biking ride, but some…
Goat Fest Hike Join Friends of the South Side Park for a moderately paced 2.5 mile hike and learn about the fascinating history of the 65 acre Park bordering the South Side Flats, Slopes and Arlington neighborhoods. We will learn about the old St. Clair Incline that burned down in 1935, the former ice rink…
Goat Fest Hike Join Friends of the South Side Park to learn about the fascinating history of the 65 acre Park bordering the South Side Flats, Slopes and Arlington neighborhoods. We will learn about the old St. Clair Incline that burned down in 1935, the former ice rink and the former Sankey Brick Factory among…
Downtown Ice Cream History Walk You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! We will walk an easy 2 - 3 miles as we take frequent stops to learn the fascinating history of some of the buildings and sites around downtown Pittsburgh. We'll take time to step back in time and check out…
Summer Tree ID Frick Park Walk Ever wonder how to identify the trees in the parks and forests around you? It's easier than you think. Join Henry Schumacher as he teaches you basic tree identification skills and explore the forested landscape in a relaxed walk through Frick Park. Meeting Location: Picnic benches by the Frick Park…
Sunrise paddle Wake up early and start your day with a beautiful paddle on the Allegheny River. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak and see the city like you've never seen it before. There's no better way to start your day. We'll run through the basics of…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
Sunset Paddle Take in the sunset on scenic North Park Lake from a kayak! Come with us as we set out to see various birds and wildlife that come out after the sun goes down. Previous kayaking experience required.