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Choosing our future

Only a few short years ago, views like this were not available for everyone to enjoy. What is now our Park was private property. This all changed when more than 3,000  people of all ages and walks of life, our City's incredible foundation community, and the wonderful...

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TribLive: Stage Right Finds a New Home at ARP

After alternating venues for the past few years, Stage Right Performing Arts & Education has a new home for the 2019 season. The former O’Hara-based acting company will perform all of its shows this year at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. “Stage Right is an evolving,...

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TribLive: Bill’s Dock One of the Top Stories in 2018

Rough weather, milestone anniversary top 2018 news in Lower Valley TAWNYA PANIZZI | Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, 9:33 a.m. Workers from Marion Hill Associates complete work at the Aspinwall Riverfront new dock that includes a mesh section and swings. It was a year of ups...

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TribLive: Fox Chapel crew team needs new docks to move to ARP

Fox Chapel crew team could be moving to a new home at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. The team is fundraising to buy low-profile docks and a gangway that would make the move possible, Head Coach Mark Bellinger said. Cost is $200,000, of which the team has raised more than...

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PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Funds ARP

1/15/2018 Wolf Administration Announces $50 Million Investment to Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization across Pennsylvania ​Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced an investment of $50 million for 280 projects across Pennsylvania that will create...

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TribLive: Royals in “Once Upon a Mattress” Just Plain Fun

Royals in 'Once Upon a Mattress' just plain fun CANDY WILLIAMS | Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, 12:03 a.m. The cast of Stage Right Performing Arts & Education’s Young Artists Summer Theater production “Once Upon a Mattress,” made up a students from Fox Chapel Area High...

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TribLive: ARP Opens off-leash dog area

Aspinwall Riverfront Park opens off-leash dog area TAWNYA PANIZZI | Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, 12:48 p.m. Dog owners rejoice — an off-leash park opened Aug. 5 at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. The small contained area is the only one of its kind in the community to be open...

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ARP Opens a Dog Park

Aspinwall Riverfront Park is opening an off-leash dog park. The dog park is named “Boo Boo and Tiger’s Playground” after Mark Minnerly and Justin Bragg’s dog Boo Boo and the Crookston Family’s dog Tiger who passed away within a week of each other in 2015.  Mr....

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Next Pittsburgh: Rock the River & The Park all Summer Long

Photo by Steve Pavsner. Rock the river and the park all summer long in Aspinwall Jennifer Baron July 9, 2018 Events WHAT: Rock the River WHERE: Aspinwall Riverfront Park WHEN: August 19 & September 6, 7 – 9 p.m. Why You Should Go: One of the region’s newest public...

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Bill’s Dock Opening at ARP July 2

Aspinwall, PA  Thanks to generous gifts from the Estate of William M. Cadwallader and the support of the Hillman Foundation, Bill’s Dock, an expansive, handicapped accessible public fishing dock’s Grand Opening is planned for July 2 at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. The...

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TribLive: Rock the River Concert Series Coming to ARP

Rock the River concert series coming to Aspinwall park TAWNYA PANIZZI | Monday, June 4, 2018, 1:39 p.m. Aspinwall Riverfront Park will host a free summer concert series beginning Sunday, giving music lovers one of the best vantage points in the Lower Valley for...

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TribLive: ARP Earns Top Honor from State

Aspinwall Riverfront Park earns top honor from state TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 2:03 p.m. Susan Crookston, Aspinwall Riverfront Park executive director, received a state award on April 23 for the park's efforts in connecting people with nature....

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Step Outside: 5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in PA

With many miles of kayak-able waters, Pennsylvania is blessed with a huge array of watersport options. Starting out can be daunting, but with a little grit, some commitment, and a sense of humor, almost anyone can begin to feel at home on the water. Grab a friend, a...

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Fishing Dock Construction Underway

  Aspinwall, PA  Thanks to generous gifts from the Estate of William M. Cadwallader and the support of the Hillman Family Foundations, Aspinwall Riverfront Park is embarking on a major project to build an expansive public fishing dock on the Allegheny River.  In...

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TribLive: Egg Hunt at Aspinwall Riverfront Park

Photo Gallery: egg hunt at Aspinwall Riverfront Park TAWNYA PANIZZI | Thursday, March 22, 2018, 1:42 p.m. An Easter egg hunt at the Aspinwall Riverfront Park drew hundreds of seekers on March 18. Music, art and candy-filled eggs were part of the afternoon event. The...

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Trib: Snow Brings Life to Aspinwall Area Parks

Photo gallery: Snow brings life to Aspinwall area parks JAN PAKLER | Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, 2:24 p.m. Setting up to take the hill at the Aspinwall Riverfront Park is Jack O'Brien, left, Roan Griffiin and Emmet Griffin with his snowboard, Dec. 31, 2017....

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Post-Gazette: Aspinwall Riverfront Park Honored

ADVERTISEMENT 2 Aspinwall riverfront park honored M. THOMAS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette mthomas@post-gazette.com 8:00 AM DEC 13, 2017 The accomplishments of Aspinwall Riverfront Park have been recognized this year by three leading organizations for its design and land...

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TribLive: Trial program opens for dogs at ARP

Trial program opens door for dogs at Aspinwall Riverfront Park Tawnya Panizzi TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, 1:51 p.m. Penny, a yellow Lab, makes friends with Peyton as they run together. Dogs are now allowed to walk on a leash at the Aspinwall Riverfront...

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TribLive: Allegheny River warning signs and buoys to be pulled

Allegheny River warning signs and buoys could be pulled next week TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, 12:27 p.m. Anyone taking advantage of the lingering summer-like weather with activities on the Allegheny River should be extra vigilant since warning signs and...

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