Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Allison Park is a community of 22,045 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Allison Park
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hampton Township Farmers Market, Cinemark, Bridge in Shaler Township and Evergreen Hamlet.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Allison Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Allison Park
Allison Park is a census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh and is located within Hampton, McCandless, Shaler, Indiana and West Deer townships. It had a population of 21,864 at the 2020 census. The ZIP Code for Allison Park is 15101.
From the Wikipedia article Allison Park, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks11
Bridge in Shaler Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Evergreen Hamlet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Isaac Lightner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Fawcett Fields
Park · 3.3 mi
This park is a 10-acre parcel of land that includes the Eagle Canyon Trail that leads to Wetzel Road, children's fishing area on Little...
485 McElheny Road, Glenshaw
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.3 mi
9150 Covenant Avenue, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Rocky's Route 8
Restaurant · American, Pizza · 2.0 mi
602 Willruth Drive, Allison Park
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su off
The Cheesecake Factory
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
1000 Ross Park Mall Drive, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
The Milkshake Factory
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream · 3.3 mi
9180 Covenant Avenue, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
63 more on the map.
History
In the 18th century, Allison Park was called Talley Cavey and was part of the large Pitt Township. Talley Cavey is Irish Gaelic for "hill over the borough". Early Irish settlers named it after Tullycavy on the Ards Peninsula outside Greyabbey, County Down, now in Northern Ireland. The town started in the woods that are now along Mt. Royal Boulevard, and continued until it reached what is now the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
From the History section of Allison Park, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship33
St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Orthodox · 2.2 mi
8290 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh
Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.0 mi
1520 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.0 mi
985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills
Church · Reformed · 2.8 mi
606 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
2513 Wildwood Road
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare12
Map of Allison Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Acmetonia Lock 3 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Glenshaw 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Dorseyville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Gibsonia 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Fox Chapel 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- West View 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Pittsburgh 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Steubenville 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Youngstown 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Salem 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Austintown 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral - Pittsburgh 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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