“Waves of Gratitude” Movingly Commemorates the One Year Anniversary of the Pandemic Aspinwall Riverfront Park has a beautiful way of commemorating the one year anniversary of the pandemic. “Waves of Gratitude” was created with the help of over 1,000 people around the Region. The large-scale work of public art is composed of 1800 ribbons hanging […]
Winter is usually a time for hibernation, staying cozy in the bed and watching the next episode of Bridgerton as the sun disappears from the cold, crisp day. (Who are we joking, we know the sun is a rare occurrence around these three rivers.) As flurries spurt and social distancing separate us, here are a […]
Riverfront Theater’s musical revue covers all aspects of love CANDY WILLIAMS | Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:00 a.m. COURTESY OF RIVERFRONT THEATER COMPANY Jeff Johnston (left) and Jim Froehlich portray characters in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” COURTESY OF RIVERFRONT THEATER COMPANY (From left) Cast members Jeff Johnston, Jim Froehlich, Jenna Hayes and Breanne Smith […]
TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, March 12, 2019 12:35 p.m FILE Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will tour Aspinwall Riverfront Park on March 13 to discuss infrastructure needs and trail connections. Aspinwall Riverfront Park will be the backdrop Wednesday for a meeting of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials. Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and others will tour […]
Young thespians present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Aspinwall Riverfront Park TAWNYA PANIZZI | Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 9:24 a.m. Stage Right will present its young artists summer theater production at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. EMAIL NEWSLETTERS Sign up for one of our email newsletters. In a raucous twist on the classic fairy tale “The Princess and […]
Aspinwall Riverfront Park is excited to announce ROCK THE RIVER, a free summer concert series launching this month. Park organizers are inviting the public to ROCK THE RIVER with an eclectic mix of music and encouraging families to picnic while enjoying the outdoor performances as the sun sets over the Allegheny. The Rock the River […]
Foxwall sponsors distracted driving awareness event at Aspinwall Riverfront Park Tawnya Panizzi TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 11:27 a.m. Foxwall EMS will co-host a program to reiterate the dangers of distracted driving, which causes up to 50 percent of all vehicle accidents, Commander Josh Worth said. “A vital function of EMS is preventing […]
The World’s Coolest Playgrounds By Joanna Goddard Do you have any beloved playgrounds where you live? Our boys are always begging to try out new ones, and these 14 incredible parks around the world (with wild slides, castles and even airplanes you can climb on) would be worth a trip… Above: Neptune Park Playground, a […]
Fundraiser to rock Aspinwall Riverfront Park Sharon Drake | Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, 1:06 p.m. The seventh annual River Rocks fundraiser on Saturday will transform Aspinwall Riverfront Park into an enchanted garden and raise money for improvements. The event features live music and festivities at the park located between Freeport Road and the Allegheny River. Giant […]
2 Walkabout: Renovated Aspinwall park center proves that less can be more DIANA NELSON JONES Pittsburgh Post-Gazette djones@post-gazette.com 12:00 AM MAY 22, 2017 The building once used for boat repairs at the former Aspinwall Marina obstructed views of the Allegheny River. Now it is the open-air welcome center in Aspinwall Riverfront Park. From the parking […]