The most well-known is their Kids Climb drop-in program where children can learn fundamental rock-climbing skills under the watchful eyes of trained professionals. The Climbing Wall offers several rock-climbing options for kids. In comparison to more competitive team sports, it allows them to be active and athletic–but in a more self-directed and individually-paced environment.” As General Manager, Andrea Bureau, says, “We think that learning to rock-climb can be a very important experience for some kids. Used to love rock-climbing before you had kids? Now you can bring them along! Located in the Factory Building in Point Breeze, the 14,000 square foot Climbing Wall is a locally-owned and family-friendly business, welcoming children as young as age 6. Plus, a giant foam room where you can take your bike off a jump and land in four feet of foam–which sounds like a blast to me. Some kid-friendly highlights: balance bikes and youth bikes to rent for only $8 per day (or you can bring your own), children’s biking lessons, summer camps, birthday parties and family-friendly events throughout the year. We want to help them make that leap safely.” Plus, for many kids, it’s their first taste of freedom and the responsibility that goes along with it. After all, biking seems like such a natural part of the childhood experience. As Harry says, “We always knew that we wanted children to be a part of the Wheel Mill. The Wheel Mill has terrain for both the experienced and the beginner cyclist, including children as young as age 3. The park is also committed to sustainability–nearly 75% of the lumber and material used in its design have been reclaimed. Every feature of this 80,000 square foot park has been carefully designed to mimic organic trail conditions. Buoyed by the support of local cyclists and organizations like BikePGH, Harry Geyer opened the Wheel Mill in April of 2013. The Wheel Mill is Pittsburgh’s first and only indoor bike park located in a former warehouse building in Homewood. It’s a centrally-located, all-around great spot to burn off some energy, try some unique adventures and learn some science, too.įamily Time at the Wheel Mill, Photo courtesy of Harry Geyerĭid you enjoy biking with your kids last summer? There’s no need to give it up over the next six months. Its 30+ exhibits are entirely devoted to encouraging physical activity in kids. Want to be active and learn some cool stuff, too? Head to the Highmark Sportworks building, a part of the North Side’s Carnegie Science Center. Highmark Sportsworks at the Carnegie Science Center Who knows? You might even pick up a new hobby to share with your kids. I hope you enjoy exploring them this fall and winter.
These spots offer a chance for the active, adventure-loving family to stay fit and have fun–even on the dreariest of Pittsburgh days. In honor of NEXTpittsburgh‘s new Health section, I have created a guide to some very special Pittsburgh indoor play spaces. In the wake of this epidemic, we need to get and keep our kids moving! Yet kids get cranky when they’re cooped up inside and statistics reveal that a frightening one-third of our children are considered overweight or obese.
How can I maintain an active, healthy lifestyle for my kids when it’s just too chilly to be outside? I suspect it’s a nagging question for many other Pittsburgh parents, too.
The cold weather months always challenge me as a parent.
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