Welcome to The Front Yard!

A campaign for Allegheny RiverTrail Park

Bike, Stroll or Kayak on the River

Explore the winding trail through natural gardens or adventure on the Allegheny River

Relax by the Allegheny River

Choose from a variety of places to take in the scenery and enjoy nature

A Place to Gather with Friends and Family

Stroll with kids to the playground or take a pet to the dog park

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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.

Allegheny RiverTrail Park News

NEXTPittsburgh: Jen Urich’s love of nature infuses creativity into Farmer x Baker cafe

Apr 16, 2024

Article by Aakanksha AgarwalApril 15, 2024 Jennifer Urich, a farmer, restaurateur and entrepreneur, says she couldn't afford to eat at the restaurants she supplied her farm-fresh produce to, so she started a shipping container restaurant in Allegheny RiverTrail Park...

NEXTpittsburgh: Brilliant Branch Rail-to-Trail to connect Pittsburgh neighborhoods, and beyond

Feb 1, 2024

10 Years of NEXT: Seven years ago, a hopeful proposal sought the Brilliant Bridge’s rehabilitation as Pittsburgh’s next rail-to-trail. Now, that process has begun. In honor of NEXTpittsburgh’s 10-year anniversary, we’re looking back on our top stories of the last...

Doug’s Story – How ARP Transforms Lives and Strengthens Our Community

Dec 12, 2023

With decades of fishing behind him and many more to come, Doug Shriber knows he’ll never have another day like September 7th, 2021. Back at the dock after a day on the Allegheny River, Doug threw a couple fishing lines in the water while he cleaned the boat with his...

Allegheny RiverTrail Park Featured Events

Carols, Crafts, & Cocoa

December 1st
1PM-5PM

ARP is getting festive! We’re partnering with Pittsburgh Youth Chorus for Carols, Crafts, and Cocoa: a day of holiday fun for the whole family.

From 1-5pm, you’ll be able to find activities for all ages. Whether it’s shopping at our Holiday Market, enjoying choral and dance performances, making kids’ crafts, or hanging with Santa, there’s something for everyone. Find the schedule here.

While this is a non-ticketed community event, we kindly encourage contributions in support of the day and the ongoing missions of ARP and PYC. Suggested donations of $10/child or $20/family will graciously be accepted at the door or here where you can RSVP.

Riverfront Theater Company Presents:

Constellations by Nick Payne

November 14-16 @ 8:00 PM
November 21-23 @ 8:00 PM

This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny.