Things to Do in Regent Square
Green Spaces, Local Art & Specialty Shopping
Regent Square brings together outdoor adventure, local craftsmanship, and neighborhood charm in a way that feels easy to explore. Along South Braddock and Trenton Avenues, independent bookstores, plant boutiques, outdoor outfitters, and locally owned shops sit close to historic residential blocks, giving visitors a relaxed feel for the community’s walkable village atmosphere.
Green Spaces & Local Art
Start with the neighborhood’s strongest draw: easy access to nature paired with a small but memorable local arts scene.
Frick Park | Regent Square Gateway
Serving as the community's backyard, this entrance provides direct access to over 600 acres of natural wilderness. Visitors can hike along Nine Mile Run, run forested ridge trails, or take a peaceful stroll beneath lush forest canopies maintained in partnership with the Frick Park Rangers.
Concept Art Gallery | 1031 S. Braddock Ave.
A long-standing cultural anchor on the main avenue, housed in part of the historic former Regent Square Theater space. This fine art gallery and auction house showcases modern and contemporary works, fine prints, and original pieces by prominent Western Pennsylvania artists.
Independent Shopping & Specialty Gems
Shopping in Regent Square means supporting passionate local makers, eco-conscious curators, and independent shopkeepers.
3 Rivers Outdoor Co. (3ROC) | 1130 S. Braddock Ave.
A community-focused outdoor gear and apparel shop offering equipment rentals (such as kayaks and snowshoes), expert gear fitting, and regular eco-friendly lawn gatherings and events.
Workshop Home & Teenie Weenie Kitchen Shop | 700 S. Trenton Ave.
A DIY craft school and retail boutique packed with handcrafted home decor, artisan gifts, paper goods, and creative supplies that celebrate local makers.
Stay Gold Books | 1104 S. Braddock Ave.
A cozy independent neighborhood bookstore offering a beautifully curated selection of fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and titles by local Pittsburgh authors.
Urban Jungle | 1119 S. Braddock Ave.
A boutique plant shop stocking a wide selection of indoor houseplants, terrariums, potting accessories, and botanical art pieces.
Signature Events
For a better feel for the community, time your visit around one of these signature neighborhood events:
Run Around the Square (RATS) | August
Held every August, Pittsburgh’s premier neighborhood footrace features a 5K through residential streets and Frick Park trails, alongside a 1.5-mile fun run/walk where leashed dogs are fully invited to join.
Regent Square Annual Yard Sale | March/April
Every spring, one of the largest community yard sales in the region brings visitors from around the city to browse hundreds of resident-hosted sales across the neighborhood's tree-lined streets.
Planning Tip: The South Braddock Stroll
The easiest way to get a feel for Regent Square is to explore it on foot. Start near South Braddock and Forbes Avenues, wander past the shops and cafés, then duck down a few brick side streets to admire early 20th-century Craftsman homes before ending at the nearby Frick Park trailheads.
