Swisshelm Park

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Coordinates: 40.422° N 79.905° W
Swisshelm Park
Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Population (1990): 1540^[1]
Population (2000): 1378^[1]
Area: 0.48 mi² ^[1]

Swisshelm Park is a neighborhood located in the southeast corner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is represented on Pittsburgh City Council by Douglas Shields. The neighborhood is bordered by Swissvale, Squirrel Hill, and Regent Square.

Situated across the Parkway East from Regent Square, Swisshelm Park is often mistaken for a suburban neighborhood. Swisshelm Park is located southeast of Downtown, and south of Frick Park.

The Sarah Jackson Black Community Center caters to the recreational and civic interests of the neighborhood. The Center also lists the names of the hundreds who fought in the Second World War from the small community, including seven who died in action. Swisshelm Park Parklet is the place for young children to play. The neighborhood is convenient to nearby Frick Park, the Squirrel Hill shopping district, and Edgewood Town Center.

Swisshelm Park is full of suburban-style ranch and two story brick homes. It is also a tightly knit, family-oriented community. Its residents are active in its many recreational and youth programs.