Hazelwood pairs riverfront grit with forward-looking energy, offering a rare mix of mills-to-maker-space rebirth and long-standing community roots. Minutes from Pittsburgh, the neighborhood’s centerpiece is Hazelwood Green, where historic Mill 19 and new labs signal a growing hub for robotics, sustainability, and small tech firms. Second Avenue’s business corridor is adding cafes and services, while rows of brick homes and leafy side streets maintain an authentically Pittsburgh feel.
Outdoors, residents enjoy direct access to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for running and cycling along the Monongahela, with easy connections to nearby Greenfield and the lawns, trails, and playgrounds of Schenley Park. The neighborhood’s cultural anchor, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood, hosts storytimes, job help, and maker programs that keep the calendar lively. Community events spill into pocket parks and plazas, and weekly markets and pop-ups give local makers a stage.
Families are served by Pittsburgh Public Schools, with specialty programs citywide and quick commutes to university resources in nearby Squirrel Hill South and Oakland. Multiple bus routes via Pittsburgh Regional Transit make car-light living realistic, while the river and trails put outdoor time within daily reach.
Whether you’re eyeing a renovated rowhouse near the trail or a larger home up the hill, Hazelwood offers value, character, and momentum. If you’re buying or selling, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate agent to help you make the most of your move.