The mission of Allegheny RiverTrail Park (ARP) – formerly known as Aspinwall Riverfront Park – is to enhance the quality of life for the community by providing free public access to parkland and multi-use trails along the Allegheny River. We are committed to riverfront revitalization and inclusive community engagement through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities for a diverse population.
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Allegheny RiverTrail Park News
PG – ‘Everyone likes fun’: The best Pittsburgh-area playgrounds are engaging for all kids
'Ultimately, kids learn through experiences. The more varied experiences we can provide from a design point of view, the better' The next time kids hound you for a virtual reality headset or an electric scooter, remind them of this: The first playground was a sand...
PG – This is a gem’: Allegheny RiverTrail Park doubles in size
Sitting at a picnic table in the middle of a grassy lawn, Leo Rudzki thought about what this site had been for most of the 71 years he’s lived in Sharpsburg. “This was a wasteland,” said the retired Sharpsburg police chief. Around Mr. Rudzki on Saturday, kayakers...
TRIB Fox Chapel Herald – A Front Yard for All: Grand Opening of the Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s Expansion
A Front Yard for All: The Grand Opening of Allegheny RiverTrail Park's ExpansionBy Tina TuminellaMay 14, 2024 "Other duties as assigned" is par for the course for Tony Miga, director of operations at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (ARP), a public park managed by an...
Allegheny RiverTrail Park Featured Events
RiverTrail Rec Day
September 22nd
10AM-2PM
Helloooo fall! We’re working with new and old park partners to create a family-friendly day of fitness and outdoor recreation at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. You can expect free family fitness classes by Lauri Ann West Community Center, a rowing demo with Fox Chapel Crew, 3 Rivers Outdoor Co rentals, food vendors, and more.
FREE Fitness Classes:
10:15AM – Essentrics
11:00AM – Family Bootcamp
We invite you to bring the fam, your running & cycling groups, and try the trails and meet our park partners!
Sponsored by RAD
Free Summer Concert Series
Fridays, July 12, Aug 9 & Sept 13 – 7PM
Step into the rhythm of summer at Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s FREE Summer Concert Series brought to you by the Short Family! Get ready for captivating performances by incredible artists that will make your evenings unforgettable.
July 12 – The Lone Bellow
Aug 9 – Buffalo Rose
Sept 13 – Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers
Riverfront Theater Company Presents:
Legally Blonde the Musical ( A Young Artist Summer Production)
August 1-3 @ 8:00 PM
August 3 @2:00 PM
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!