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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...

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...

Nearly 1,000 pounds of steel comprises the newest section of the public fishing dock at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. Installed August 29, the mesh cage was uniquely designed to accommodate swings overlooking the Allegheny River. "Since the beginning, it's been our goal...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

Corps of Engineers renews focus on boating safety DON HOPEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dhopey@post-gazette.com APR 28, 2018 12:00 AM The water temperature in the Allegheny River flowing green and fast past Aspinwall Riverfront Park was somewhere between 45 degrees and...

River, boating officials kick season off with plea for safety MARY ANN THOMAS | Friday, April 27, 2018, 4:15 p.m. The Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday that boaters working the ropes to lock through its locks and dams must wear a life jacket. Although it is...

Welcome to Bill's Dock: Estate of fishing enthusiast finances riverfront dock in Aspinwall RITA MICHEL APR 19, 2018 1:54 PM When it opens on the banks of the Allegheny River at Aspinwall Riverfront Park in June, Bill’s Dock will be more than a tribute to a man who...

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...

  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...

Erg-a-thon to raise money for Fox Chapel Area crew, Aspinwall park TAWNYA PANIZZI | Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, 3:15 p.m. SUBMITTED The Fox Chapel Area High School Crew team. Updated 3 hours ago Join the Fox Chapel Area High School crew team to workout for a good cause at...

TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, 1:57 p.m. Exercise with a purpose during the fourth annual Spin Your Wheels fundraiser to benefit Riding for the Handicapped of Western PA, a group that provides therapeutic horseback riding for children with intellectual or...

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....

Aspinwall Riverfront Park earns three architecture-related awards TAWNYA PANIZZI | Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, 2:42 p.m. Jessica Graham came to the Aspinwall Riverfront Park for kayak access in June 2016, but also decided to try a little fishing on a temporary dock that...

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...

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...