Perry Hilltop

A Hilltop Neighborhood
Perched above downtown Pittsburgh is the close-knit community of Perry Hilltop, featuring spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh, rows of architectually stimulating buildings and dozens of smiling children. Close to Interstate 279, residents are only minutes from downtown attractions and McKnight Road shopping.

City Living with Rural Comforts
Riverview Park, a favorite gathering place, is just minutes from the community. It features tennis courts, horse and bike trails, a ball field, picnic groves, a playground, swimming pool and the Allegheny Observatory. People jog, bike, walk their pets and meet neighbors there, occasionally glimpsing deer and wild turkeys.

This community offers public transportation, schools, churches, stores, recreational centers and senior citizens facilities. A business district of more than a dozen stores serves the neighborhood. The Perry Point townhouses provide striking views of the city and North Shore development. The Triangle Tech learning center attracts students from all over the region. Other institutions located here include the Reformed Presbyterian Home and Presley Ridge.

A Colorful Past
Perry Hilltop's history is as colorful as the night view of downtown Pittsburgh. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchased the area, formerly part of the City of Allegheny, from the Indians in 1784. The City of Allegheny was then annexed to Pittsburgh in 1907. Federal Street and Perrysville Avenue trace a path approximate to the historic Venango Indian Trail, a trail once used by Commodore Perry to carry supplies to Erie for his naval battles during the British War of 1812.

Perry Hilltop has developed into a diversified community that cares for its neighborhood. The Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, established in 1968, plays an important community advocacy role by developing housing and monitoring city services. The Council also marshals volunteers for projects such as community gardens.

Community Involvement and Pride
The community stages several annual events, including a House Tour and Wine and Cheese Sip in early fall, a community dinner in January and a children's summer fair.

For more information, please contact:
Perry Hilltop Citizens Council (412) 321-4632
Northside Leadership Conference (412) 231-4714
North Side Chamber of Commerce (412) 231-6500

Sponsored by Councilwoman Barbara Burns through the Neighborhood Needs Program