What:
- OpenStreetsPGH is a free, all-ages event that is building healthier, more connected communities.
- Grab your walking shoes, bikes, and skates! Play on a brand new route through 3.6 miles of car-free streets.
- Attracting over 50,000 guests each summer, OpenStreetsPGH partners with 100+ local businesses and organizations to curate an exciting array of activities and fun for all ages and abilities.
- This event series is organized by BikePGH, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, that works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to make the city safe and accessible for everyone to bike, walk, and roll.
- This is a car-free event, but vehicle drivers will be able to get around using several open intersections, which are listed online and indicated on-site with signage and intersection teams: www.openstreetspgh.org/route
When: Sunday, June 29th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where:
- Journey through Pittsburgh's East End, taking in parks and business districts through Shadyside, East Liberty and Larimer. The route leads to the heart of Homewood, showcasing public art, community gardens, and legendary spots along Frankstown Ave as you explore Point Breeze into Wilkinsburg’s Trenton Ave business district.
The Edgar Snyder & Associates Kids & Family Hub at Liberty Green Park in East Liberty, filled with family friendly activities from local organizations, a Learn to Ride course from BikePGH’s Education Team, tunes by Pittsburgh Taiko and Sunburst School of Music, obstacles and practice ramps from Pittsburgh’s new indoor bike park, the Woods Room, and HANDS-on entertainment from Squonk Opera.- The Duquesne Light Company Community Wellness Hub on Frankstown Road + Collier St in Homewood features fitness classes for all ages and skill levels hosted by the YMCA, a wellness and cooling station from UPMC, games and activities from local businesses and organizations. New for this year is an adaptive cycling area, showcasing some of Pittsburgh’s best adaptive and accessible cycling options from Adaptive POGOH, Three Rivers Adaptive Sports, and Joy Riders PGH. Event attendees will have the opportunity to test ride adaptive cycles and those of all abilities are encouraged to stop by to learn more about how to get involved.
- Eat, drink, and shop your way across the East End with specials from businesses all along the route; Shadyside and Wilkinsburg business districts are located at both ends of the route. First 50 guests to complete the “Mystic Side Quest” from BikePGH get a free prize.
Why:
- OpenStreetsPGH invites Pittsburghers to imagine what their cities and neighborhoods could look like if more street space was dedicated to serving people outside of motor vehicles.
- This series is inspired by the open streets movement – a global endeavor to promote healthy outdoor activity and community engagement using city streets. Pittsburgh is one of hundreds of cities worldwide (over 100 in North America alone) that hold open streets events.
- “This summer over 7 miles of city streets will be closed to vehicles and given back to the people for the ninth year of our beloved event series. BikePGH is proud to present OpenStreetsPGH events each year - building more connected communities and encouraging the public to envision our streets as places for people-powered activity,” said Kéya Joseph, BikePGH Events Director.
- “UPMC Health Plan is once again proud to support this summer’s OpenStreetsPGH series. We’re excited to continue our partnership with BikePGH to bring Pittsburghers together for fun, family-friendly bike rides and community events that promote healthier lifestyles and stronger neighborhoods,” said Dr. Chet Ho, Chief Medical Officer at UPMC Health Plan.
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This event is organized by Bike Pittsburgh and is made possible through major support from UPMC Health Plan. Additional support is provided by The Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation, Duquesne Light Company, Edgar Snyder & Associates, Allegheny County Economic Development, Alcosan, Walnut Capital, Stage AE, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, NEXTpittsburgh, City Paper, PublicSource, and City Cast Pittsburgh.
