Swissvale Neighborhood Report

Table of Contents
History of Swissvale
Real Estate Market Report
Emergency Resources
Top Swissvale Restaurants
Top Swissvale Shopping Locations
Annual Neighborhood Events
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood Gyms
Schools and Universities in Swissvale
Access to Highways and Other Major Roadways
Swissvale-Based Contractors

Swissvale was founded more than 100 years ago on July 30, 1898. If you could go back to that date in history, you’d encounter a landscape much different from the quiet Pittsburgh residential neighborhood we know today. In the 1800s, the land that is now Swissvale was a quaint landscape of farms, orchards, and bountiful fields of grain. 

Its name comes from writer, slavery abolitionist, and Underground Railroad promotor Jane Grey Swisshelm, whose father-in-law, John Swisshlem, fought in the Revolutionary War under George Washington. Swisshelm Park, which lies west of Swissvale, is named after him. 

Located nine miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, Swissvale is bordered by Edgewood to the north, Braddock Hills and Braddock to the east, Rankin to the south, and Regent Square and Swisshelm Park to the west.

Swissvale Fire Department
7400 Irvine St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-271-044

Borough of Swissvale Police Department
7560 Roslyn St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-271-6666

HOSPITALS 

Swissvale doesn’t have an emergency room. If you have an emergency, one of the closest hospitals is UPMC Presbyterian in Oakland. 

UPMC Presbyterian
Address: 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-647-3333

Doctor Offices

Maya Organization
Address: 7451 Washington Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218
Phone: 412-945-7670

Gleason Medical Associates
Address: 1789 S Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-244-8760

Edgewood Dental
Address: 1789 S Braddock Ave., #110, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-307-4496

Pittsburgh Dental Practice
Address: 7417 Irvine St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-351-0727

Wings & A Prayer

Address: 7543 Roslyn St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-271-4070
Rating: 4.7
Description: Swissvale’s best spot for wings, you’ll also find plenty of other hearty meals, from burgers to hotdogs. 

Rudy’s Original House of Subs

Address: 1918 Monongahela Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-271-1233
Rating: 4.7
Description: Often credited with making the best subs in the world, you can rely on Rudy’s for a consistently high-quality experience.

Triangle Bar & Grill

Address: 2122 Monongahela Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-271-9885
Rating: 4.6
Description: Locally and nationally praised for its enormous hoagies, the Triangle Bar & Grill also boasts a wide beer selection and plenty of TVs. 

GoodFellas Restaurant & Tavern

Address: 1915 McCague St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-351-6551
Rating: 4.3
Description: Founded in 2015 after the purchase of the Hometowne Tavern, GoodFellas focuses on taste, value, and experience by combining home-cooked meals with crisp draft beers. 

Swissvale Shopping Center

Address: The intersection of Church Street and Monongahela Avenue.
What You’ll Find:

• Restaurants

• Post Office

• Bank

• Salons

• Pharmacy

Edgewood Towne Center

Interesting Fact: Located on the former site of the Union Switch & Signal factory, which was in operation for 106 years before closing down in 1986.
Address: 1763 S Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
What You’ll Find:

• Restaurants

• Groceries

• Fitness

The Swissvale Mile

Date: June
Location: The starting line is on Monroe St. View the Swissvale Mile map for details. 
About the event: The Swissvale Mile has grown every year in its existence. Currently, the Swissvale Mile is a timed one-mile race and a dog-friendly, casual walk.

Swissvale Farmers Market

Date: July through October
Location: 2036 Noble St., Swissvale, PA 15218
About the event: Find fresh regional produce on the weekends!

Beers of the Burgh 

Date: June
Location: Carrie Furnace, Carrie Furnace Blvd, Rankin, PA 15104
About the event: Beers of the Burgh is a celebration of Western PA breweries. More than 50 regional breweries get together every year for tastings, music, and live entertainment.

Les Getz Memorial Park

Address: Les Getz Dr, Swissvale, PA 15218
Easiest Access: Travel southeast on Commercial Street, then turn onto Church Street. Follow Church Street to the park. 
Park Features:

• Baseball fields

• Jungle gym

• Pavilions

Collingwood Playground

Address: Collingwood Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218
Easiest Access: Travel south on Monongahela Avenue to Denniston Avenue. Turn on Denniston Avenue and drive until you reach the park on Collingwood Avenue. 
Park Features:

• Jungle gyms

• Basketball court

Hampton Avenue Playground

Address: 2103 Hampton St., Swissvale, PA 15218
Easiest Access: Travel northwest on Westmoreland Avenue to Hampton Avenue. Turn on Hampton Avenue and drive until you reach the park on your left.
Park Features:

• Jungle gym

Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Address: Carrie Furnace Blvd, Rankin, PA 15104
Easiest Access: The easiest way to access the facility is to travel out of Swissvale. Take S Braddock Avenue into Rankin, then turn onto Carrie Furnace Boulevard.
Landmark Features:

• Industrial tours of the facility

• Boat rides

Swissvale Community Garden

Address: Denniston Avenue and Collingwood Avenue 
Easiest Access: Travel south on Monongahela Avenue to Denniston Avenue. Turn on Denniston Avenue and drive until you reach the Collingwood Avenue intersection.
Garden Features:

• Volunteer opportunities

• Fresh produce

Mark Staley Yoga
Address: 7634 Westmoreland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-956-2619

Planet Fitness
Address:
(Edgewood Towne Center) 1635 S Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-244-3440

N&T Fitness
Address: 2224 Woodstock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-861-3027

Woodland Hills Junior/Senior High School

Address: 2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: 412-244-1100

Woodland Hills Academy

Address: 126 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Phone: 412-824-2450

Edgewood Elementary School

Address: 241 Maple Ave., Edgewood, PA 15218
Phone: 412-731-2238

Woodland Hills Intermediate School

Address: 7600 Evans St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-351-0698

Universal Academy of Pittsburgh (Pre-K - 8th)

Address: 2103 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-241-2124

Route 376

Travel northwest on S Braddock Avenue to 376.

Route 30

Travel northwest on S Braddock Avenue to 376, then take 376 east to Route 30. 

Here’s a list of contractors based inside Swissvale:

Landscaper

Mele Landscape Contractors
1 Mele Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-351-1250

Plumber

7721 St. Lawrence Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-439-0076

Heating & Air Conditioning

Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
1924 McCague St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-273-1000

Kenjoco Inc. 
1919 McCague St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-351-1970

William E Torbich Heating & A/C
2001 Monongahela Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-351-6606

Masonry/Paving

TJ Masonry
129 Smokey Wood Drive,  Swissvale, PA 15218
412-414-1353

Swissvale Boro Street Department
7560 Rosyln St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-271-0350

Procut LLC
7529 ½ Rosyln St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-271-4337

Construction

Burkett Building & Design
412-913-1356

J.D. Contracting & Construction
7510 Dickson St., Swissvale Pa, 15218
412-351-8470

Caliber Contracting Services
104 E Swissvale Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218
412-205-8283

Milberg & Associates LLC
7800 Edgewood Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218
412-271-4050

Kramer Construction
184 Gordon St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-247-9467

J&J Construction 
2114 Lehigh St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-385-7723

Roofing

Hickey Contracting & Roofing
7722 Evans St., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-320-3128

Exceptional Exteriors & Renovations Inc. 
7103 Harrison Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218
412-871-5011

Electrician

KNK Electric 
2444 Scott Way, Swissvale, PA 15218
412-351-7577