ONGOING
City Pools. Citiparks pools are open June 13 through Labor Day. Programs include swimming lessons and swim teams. Purchase seasonal pool tags or pay a daily entrance fee. 412-323-7928 or www.citiparks.net
Spray Parks. From May 27 until early fall enjoy the movement sensors that cause sprayers to turn on and off in Hazelwood, East Hills, Shadyside, Troy Hill, Beltzhoover and Beechview. 412-323-7928 or www.citiparks.net
Summer Soul Line Dancing. Exercise to R&B tunes at area parks. 412-255-2493 or www.citiparks.net
Tennis. Regional tennis courts are open in Allegheny Commons, Arsenal, Frick, Highland, Moore, Schenley and Washington’s Landing. Summer programs include camps and lessons. 412-244-4188
Lawn Bowling. Open lawn-bowling and league play, plus free lessons. Frick Park, Regent Square. 412-782-0848 or www.lawnbowlingpittsburgh.org
Skateboarding. Go boarding at these city-run skate parks: McKinley, West Penn and Sheraden. 412-255-2539
Kayak Pittsburgh. The city is known for its three rivers; Kayak Pittsburgh lets you play on them. Rentals and launch points in North Park and the North Side. Other rentals include stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, pedal boats and canoes. www.kayakpittsburgh.org
Pittsburgh Sports League. Year-round adult co-ed sports, including basketball, kickball, volleyball, softball. Various city locations. 412-338-2133 or www.pump.org
Venture Outdoors. Venture Outdoors sponsors hundreds of outdoor events at area parks, including family-fun walks, plus beginner-to-advanced sessions in hiking, backpacking, mountain-biking, rock-climbing, horseback-riding, canoeing, kayaking, yoga and much more. 412-255-0564 or www.ventureoutdoors.org
Dek Hockey. Available at outdoor rinks in Banksville Park; Marmaduke Playground, Brighton Heights; Lewis Playground, Hazelwood; Ormsby Playground, South Side; Bloomfield Park; and Brookline Memorial Park. www.citiparks.net
City of Play. Try a smorgasbord of games from cards to Circle Rules Football, a team sport using a fitness ball and a circular field. Various locations around the city. Full schedule at www.cityofplay.org.
BIG League Sports. Organized programs for kids include baseball, softball, soccer and hockey. Co-sponsored by Citiparks, Pirates Charities and Pittsburgh Penguins. 412-622-7353
Inline Skating. Weekly through September. Offers beginner, intermediate and advanced skates throughout the week around the city and on the Eliza Furnace Trail. www.skatepittsburgh.com
May 21
Annual Pittsburgh Walk NOW for Autism. Schenley Park. www.walknowforautismspeaks.org
MAY 28
Open Streets. The city will close down selected streets in Pittsburgh for a day of walking, biking and other activities. www.openstreetspgh.org
JUNE 3
Pittsburgh Melanoma Foundation 5K. South Park. www.melanomapgh.org
JUNE 4
Rollercoaster Race. 10K race or 5K run/walk at Kennywood Park. 412-951-8572 or www.rollercoasterrace.com
Greenfield Glide. 5K run and walk over a cross-country course. Schenley Park Overlook. 412-255-2493 or www.greenfieldglide.com
JUNE 4-SEPT. 24
Yoga in the Square. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Fitt PGH sponsor free yoga every Sunday morning. Market Square, Downtown. www.downtownpittsburgh.com
JUNE 9
Riverview 5K Run and Fitness Walk. Riverview Park. 412-255-2493 or www.riverview5k.com
JUNE 12
Riverview Park Heritage Day. Free family fun includes games, crafts, refreshments and more. Riverview Park. 412-255-2493
JUNE 17
Pittsburgh Pirates Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy. 5K course. PNC Park. www.efwp.org
JUNE 24
Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. A 34-mile endurance hike from North Park to Harrison Hills County Park. Two shorter events — the 18-mile Homestead Challenge and a 7-mile Friends and Family Challenge — also take place that day. www.rachelcarsontrails.org
Pittsburgh Ultimate Wine Run. A 5K run that includes a post-run wine-tasting. Frick Park. www.theultimatewinerun.com
JUNE 19-24
Frick Park Red Clay Junior Open. Tennis tournament open to boys and girls 16 and younger. Frick Park, Regent Square. 412-244-4188
JUNE 25
Open Streets. The city will close selected streets in Pittsburgh for a day of walking, biking and other activities. www.openstreetspgh.org
JULY 2-16
Paul G. Sullivan Championship. Tennis tournament open to players 16 and older. Frick Park Red Clay Courts, Regent Square. 412-244-4188
JULY 15
Habitat for Humanity Kids Triathlon. Ages 7-12. Wave Pool, South Park. 412-351-0512
JULY 22
Night Nation Run. A running music festival complete with lights, lasers, beats and celebration. North Shore Riverfront Park. www.nightnationrun.com
JULY 30
Open Streets. The city will close down selected streets in Pittsburgh for a day of walking, biking and other activities. www.openstreetspgh.org
AUG. 5
Habitat for Humanity Kids Triathlon. Ages 7-15. Pool, North Park. 412-351-0512
AUG. 12-13
Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race. Compete in an international- or sprint-distance triathlon, or the “Adventure” tri featuring a 2-mile paddle, 20K bike ride and 5K run. Point State Park, Downtown. www.pittsburghtriathlon.org
AUG. 12
Brookline Breeze 5K Run and Fitness Walk. Plus non-competitive one-mile Mini-Breeze fun run. Brookline Memorial Recreational Center. 412-571-3222
AUG. 18-27
Bikefest. A celebration of life on two wheels in Pittsburgh. Various events and locations. www.bike-pgh.org
AUG. 26
Run Around the Square 5K Run/Walk. Henrietta Street and Milton Avenue, Regent Square. www.runaroundthesquare.com
SEPT. 9
Alphabet Trail and Tails. A free early-elementary interactive literacy event incorporating children’s books. Blue Slide Playground, Frick Park, Squirrel Hill. 412-655-3665
SEPT. 16
Dollar Bank Junior Great Race. One-mile fun run for kids under 12. Point State Park, Downtown. 412-255-2493 or www.RunGreatRace.com
SEPT. 24
Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race. The annual 10K foot race grows every year, so register early. There’s also a 5K run/fitness walk. 412-255-2493 or www.RunGreatRace.com
