Recreation

Pittsburgh’s rivers are people-magnets.

Kayakers. Joggers. Canoeists. Boaters. Cyclists. Pittsburgh’s riverfront trails and parks draw people from around the globe to experience some of the most breathtaking urban scenery in the world.

It’s not just about recreation. It’s about quality of life. Outdoor urban trails, walkways and public parks encourage people to get outside and be active. The U.S. Surgeon General estimates two-thirds of American adults and nearly one in three children are overweight or obese and calls for communities to become more actively involved in creating healthier environments that improve resident’s access to outdoor recreation. Riverfront trails and greenways provide an inexpensive and accessible exercise option for people living in urban communities.

Riverfront parks and trails are also about building connections. Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Park now connects residents and visitors to new stadiums, museums, restaurants, housing, businesses and parks. Pedestrian walkways and bike trails can cut down on traffic and pollution by reducing the amount of vehicular road traffic. When fully completed, Three Rivers Park will provide continuous access for tourism and visitors experiencing Pittsburgh’s downtown amenities.

Check out our many partners who will get you out into Three Rivers Park!

Venture Outdoors

It’s called the Great Outdoors, and Venture Outdoors makes it easy to have a great time when you’re out there. For a complete list of activities, visit them online.

Kayak Pittsburgh

Paddle around town in a rented kayak. See Pittsburgh from a unique perspective. Kayak rentals through Kayak Pittsburgh have seen a huge increase over the past decade, serving over 15,000 people each year!

Golden Triangle Bike & Skate Rentals

Three Rivers Park is filled with miles of scenic bike trails. But what if you don’t have a bike? No worry, you can rent one—or a pair of blades—at Golden Triangle Bike & Skate Rentals.

Friends of the Riverfront

Be a good friend. Help Friends of the Riverfront increase awareness of the rivers and riverfronts by participating in activities like river clean-ups, Riverfronts Naturally planting days, and other stewardship opportunities.

Three Rivers Rowing

The (stroke!) Three Rivers Rowing Association (stroke!) offers rowing, kayaking and dragon boating (stroke!) for individuals, schools and (stroke!) organizations. Come check out our two facilities on Washington’s Landing and in Millvale Waterfront Park.

Allegheny Trail Alliance

True trailblazers. The Allegheny Trail Alliance is working to build the Great Allegheny Passage a continuous 150-mile hiking and biking trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD and continues further in both directions upwards of 300 miles!