The modern South Frick is a testament to ecological restoration. Between 1999 and 2006, the led a $7.7 million project to remove the slag, "daylight" the stream, and restore native habitat. Today, Nine Mile Run flows freely through the valley again. Anglers have reported the return of native brook trout to the upper stretches, and the riparian zones are thick with buttonbush, joe-pye weed, and great blue lobelia . It is one of the most successful urban stream restorations in the eastern United States.
Whether you are running the Bemis Slalom, fishing for trout in a restored stream, or simply standing on the Grand View Scenic watching a barge push coal down the Monongahela, South Frick delivers a uniquely Pittsburgh wildernessāwild, reclaimed, and resilient.
While the name "Frick Park" often conjures images of the grand stone gatehouses on Beechwood Boulevard or the bustling Frick Environmental Center, locals who seek solitude, rugged trails, and a true escape from urban noise head to South Frick .