South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

"Neighbors working together to make the Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community"

Latest Updates

  • South Side Park Fundraiser at Acacia

    Our second fundraiser for the South Side Park will take place at Acacia on June 3rd, South Side’s premier cocktail bar. Acacia has graciously offered their space and a generous percentage of their profits. All funds raised will go towards the signage of trails in the park and signs for the parks entrances to direct people into this great neighborhood amenity.

    At 6pm we will lead a tour into some of the park trails and throw in some steps for good measure – consider it a mini-StepTrek. The tour will take about an hour. We will meet outside of Acacia.

    At 7pm the official fundraiser will start and will continue until 9pm. We will have delicious cocktails (and maybe a themed South Side Slopes concoction), the Steer and Wheel food truck, and maybe some live music. Did we mention delicious cocktails?

    We look forward to seeing you there!

  • South Side Volunteer Day

    Please join Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, Student Conservation Association, and South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association for a day of community stewardship.

    For more information and to RSVP, visit the Brashear website: http://www.brashearassociation.org/news-events/south-side-volunteer-day

     

     

  • South Side Home Tour

    This year there are 2 houses on the Slopes on the home tour.  Explore the unique residences and buildings that make up the historic south Side neighborhood on this years’s Home Tour. The 22nd annual tour benefits South Side Community Council. For more information or to order tickets online, visit www.southsidehometour.org or call 1-888-71-Tickets (718-4253)

  • Join the South Side Slopes Team in the National Bike Challenge

    From Bike PGH:

    “Inflate those tires, oil those chains, and gear up for the 2013 National Bike Challenge, sponsored locally by Bike Pittsburgh and OTB Bicycle Cafe! Officially kicking off on May 1 and ending September 30, this free and friendly competition encourages Pittsburghers to get out and ride, whether as daily commuters, weekend warriors, or somewhere in between. The challenge helps riders realize the health, economic and environmental benefits of riding a bike.

    Participant points heavily favor riding daily – 20 points per day, plus 1 point per mile logged. Smartphone users can even download a free app to directly track and log trips for the National Bike Challenge. Challenge yourself, your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to get moving, log miles, earn points, and be eligible to win prizes at the national level. Pittsburgh riders even earn free drinks at OTB Bicycle Cafe just for participating!”

    The South Side Slopes has created a team for the Ride for PGH in the National Bike Challenge. Join us today at http://www.endomondo.com/teams/rpnFK_oFi1s

  • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Planting

    Please come out to help green up the South Side Slopes! The planting of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy sponsored gardens at Josephine and Greeley & Josephine and Barry will happen on Saturday, May 4th. We will meet at the garden at Greeley Street first at 9:00am. All are welcome and we will have light refreshments. Please wear work clothes and bring gloves if you have them. The SSSNA can lend you a pair if you need some. We hope to see you there!” Email info@southsideslopes.org with any questions.

  • General Meeting

    The next SSSNA general meeting is Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM at the St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Avenue Please join us to learn about the new trash educational initiative launching within the South Side Slopes. We will also have speakers from the SCA (Student Conversation Association) talking about their work in South Side Park, and Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh will speak about volunteer opportunities for this summer.  Weather and time permitting, we will break out into teams after the meeting to review the current state of the Slopes to help prioritize future cleanups.

  • South Side Park Work Day

    We will be working with the Student Conservation Association to work on the trail leading from Sabers field to the upper section of the park – lots of bench cutting and brushing. Work starts at 9:30AM. Meet us Saber’s Field in the South Side Park. Join us for all or part of the day!

  • Earth Day in South Side Park

    We will be working with the Student Conservation Association to remove invasive weeds, pick up trash, and work on trail building. Work starts at 9AM. Meet us at Quarry Field in the South Side Park, located near the intersection of 18th St and Kimbol St.  Join us for all or part of the day!

    For more details and to register for this fun event, click here: http://www.thesca.org/events/sca-pittsburgh-earth-day-0

  • CMU volunteer day in South Side Park

    Join us from 9:30-12:30 on Saturday April 6 to work on a cleanup, trail building, and invasive species removal in South Side Park. Carnegie Mellon Students will be volunteering to help us in conjunction with their 1000plus Day of Service.  All tools and Safety materials will be provided by the Student Conservation Association who will be leading the effort. We will be meeting at the lot on Mission Street across from the Mission Street pumping station.  Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Email info@southsideslopes.org with any questions.

  • South Side Park Work Day

    We will be working with the Student Conservation Association to remove invasive weeds, pick up trash, and work on trail building. Work starts at 9AM. Meet us near the entrance to the Bandi Schaum Community Garden in the South Side Park. Join us for all or part of the day!