Riverlife is working with you to make Pittsburgh’s waterfronts great public destinations that we can all enjoy. We’re a nonprofit organization that collaborates with property owners, local government, and community groups to create new parks, trails, real estate development, and riverfront art and events. Our main focus is Pittsburgh, but we also work with waterfront towns and cities throughout the region.
Our riverfronts are the front door to our city.
Riverlife is here to help. What would you like to do on the rivers?
What’s Happening on Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts
We're participating in #GivingTuesday on 12/3/19! Your donation to Riverlife means so much for our work to bring more riverfront trail connections, public parks, events and amenities to Pittsburgh! Donate now…
Congratulations to Riverlife president Matthew Galluzzo on being named one of 2019's Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni by the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work! Matt was one of six…
For 25 years The Allegheny Regional Asset District, or RAD, has granted funding to hundreds of civic, cultural and recreational amenities throughout our region. To celebrate the impact of RAD and…
The Mon Wharf Switchback pedestrian ramp has won the award for Outstanding Highway Engineering from the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). The annual award recognizes outstanding work done by…
Everything Riverlife does to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh's riverfronts is made possible with your support. We’re excited to offer you a special way to support Riverlife and win your…
On June 22, Riverlife invited the community to envision what could happen on the riverfront in Pittsburgh's Strip District. Over 400 people dropped by our pop-up "Riverfront Refresh" event right…
Riverfronts for Everyone: Video Gallery
Video: These five ingredients make Pittsburgh’s riverfronts amazing
Riverlife works to make Pittsburgh’s riverfronts cleaner, safer and more fun for everyone. In less than two minutes, you’ll find out the five ingredients it takes to make Pittsburgh’s riverfronts amazing (and enjoy some beautiful shots of our city’s waterways as well!)
Video: Introducing the vision for Strip District Riverfront Park
Now is a key moment to work with Strip District land owners to establish public waterfront access along the Allegheny Riverfront from 11th Street to the 31st Street Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Featured Projects
South Shore Riverfront Park
South Shore Riverfront Park, a 3.4 acre park on the southern bank of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh’s vibrant South Side neighborhood, opened to the public in 2012. The park serves as an important connection for the Great Allegheny Passage and Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Situated on the former site of the J&L Steel mill, the park not only offers a beautiful setting for recreation and relaxation, but also pays tribute to Pittsburgh’s steel manufacturing history.
