Brightwood

A Family-Friendly Neighborhood
Brightwood features a mix of homes and businesses that are close to city schools, houses of worship and Riverview Park. With many houses passed down from generation to generation, residents enjoy easy access to downtown and the North Shore via nearby Route 65.

Parks, Amenities and Attractions
Riverview Park, a favorite destination, is just minutes from anywhere in the community. People gather at picnic groves, enjoy the swimming pool, tennis courts, ball field, playground, and horse, bike and walking trails. Allegheny Observatory is a nearby landmark. Families frequent the new Woods Run Playground and play ball at the renovated Young Field.

The Horace Mann Elementary School that serves the Brighwood community is one of the best in the city. This community also centers around a small commercial district of more than two dozens businesses, offering amenities including a bank, restaurants, florist, and grocery stores.

Ethnic Beginnings
The growth of Brightwood dates back to the mid-1800s, as the City of Allegheny expanded. Originally settled by Germans, Italians, Slovaks and Ukrainians, growth came as workers in the Manchester industrial area sought and built homes close to their workplace. Two large historic cemeteries date back to the 1800s and include the graves of industrialist David B. Oliver and Medal of Honor winner Commando Kelly.

Since 1985, the Brightwood Civic Group has promoted civic causes and development as a Community Development Corporation. The group is responsible for annual social events and the development of a new 32-unit townhouse complex.

Community Involvement and Pride
The Brightwood Civic Group hosts Springfest and Pumpkinfest, two annual community-wide events that draw 400-600 children. Both include puppet shows, games and contests, giveaways, a play, petting zoo and pony rides.

For more information, please contact:
Brightwood Civic Group
(412) 732-8152 / (412) 732-8153 Fax
3127 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Northside Leadership Conference (412) 231-4714
North Side Chamber of Commerce (412) 231-6500

Sponsored by Councilwoman Barbara Burns through the Neighborhood Needs Program