Let’s create a world-class Pittsburgh riverfront experience that everyone can enjoy.

Riverlife is a nonprofit organization formed in 1999 to lead a community vision for the redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s downtown riverfronts. Over the past twenty years, we’ve worked with many partners to create the very best riverfront experience for Pittsburghers and our visitors: beautiful waterfront parks, public trails, greenways and open space, boat docks, recreational amenities and world-class design.

Pittsburgh’s riverfronts are the front door to the city.

Riverlife is here to help. What would you like to do on the rivers?

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What’s Happening on Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts

Employment Opportunity: Seasonal Riverfront Facilities Assistant

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Seasonal Riverfront Facilities Assistant About Riverlife: Since 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh's riverfronts. A nonprofit leader in building a community vision for Pittsburgh's riverfronts, Riverlife…

All aboard: Riverlife launches Shore Thing in the heart of the Sister Bridges

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Riverlife’s Shore Thing kicks off summer with food, art, performance, and joy: no ticket required. Riverlife, the nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, activating, and celebrating Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, has launched Riverlife’s…

Step Into the Dream: Riverlife’s 16th Annual Party at the Pier Promises an Ethereal Night to Remember

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Hi You Creative maria@hiyoucreative.com | 570-234-5448 Riverlife's Party at the Pier: Dreamscape presented by Peoples August 22, 2025 Rooftop Terrace, David L. Lawrence Convention Center…

Riverlife Chalk Fest 2025: Creativity, Connection, and the Power of Temporary Art

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At Riverlife, we create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, connecting people through exceptional places and experiences. Each summer, one of the most joyful ways we do that is through Riverlife…

Riverlife Chalk Fest Returns Memorial Day Weekend at Allegheny Landing

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Professional street artists from across the country bring creativity to the North Shore for a free, all-ages celebration of art and community PITTSBURGH, PA – April 29, 2025. Riverlife Chalk…

West End Bridge Connector Expansion

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Riverlife is excited to announce the next phase of planning and design for improved connections to the West End Bridge. We are partnering with landscape architecture firm Merritt Chase and transportation planning…

Riverfronts for Everyone: Video Gallery

Video: What moves you to come to Pittsburgh’s riverfronts?

Pittsburgh’s story is told through its riverfronts. They’re full of character, incredible scenery, grit and surprises. And they belong to everyone.

Check out our quick intro video to Pittsburgh’s riverfronts and Riverlife’s vision for thriving, world-class riverfronts full of exceptional places and experiences.

Video: You are Pittsburgh’s Riverlife. A look back at this summer’s riverfront photos.

This summer, Riverlife asked you to show us how you were returning to the rivers. You came through with photos showcasing style, strength, humor, and indomitable Pittsburgh spirit.