Friends Membership now offers all-new benefits - and includes an invitation to our June 20 Member Appreciation Event, FriendsFest, at the Millvale Park Pavilion
why be a member of Friends?
Be a part of our work – at a level you can feel good about.
Membership is an annual (or if you choose, a monthly) commitment that helps us plan for the future of our trails. We encourage supporters to donate as they can – but membership is a way for most people in our community to do something to support the building, maintenance and programming on the trails in a way that works for them.
new member benefits
We’re changing member benefits to give you more! Now member benefits include the below:
- A welcome information packet that includes a membership card, suggested routes and convenient trail access points
- A limited edition Friends sticker designed by a local artist – this year, it’s Ricardo Solis of Costa RicArt!
- A 15% discount on all Friends merchandise – both online and at our events
- Discounts on all Friends ticketed events, like our 2025 Fall Fundraiser
- An invitation to our first annual FREE Member Appreciation Event, FriendsFest! Happening 5-8:30 pm on Thursday, June 20, at the Millvale Riverfront Park Pavilion →
Thursday, June 20, 5-8:30 pm
Friends of the Riverfront Member Appreciation Event
Celebrate the Solstice with Friends
Happening 5-8:30 pm on Thursday, June 20, at the Millvale Riverfront Park Pavilion, FriendsFest is our first annual appreciation event for our Friends of the Riverfront members. This event will be part community festival, part information fair, and all about bringing our trail community members together! The vibe will be laid-back and family-friendly.
FriendsFest will feature live music from The Family Joules, beer from Grist House Brewery, games, crafts from Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, and giveaways – and all the Friends staff will be there to share what we’re doing and offer experiences like mini-hikes and water treks. We’ll also have tabling from partners and supporters of Friends.
This is a members-only event. You can obtain a membership at the event itself or simply attend as a member.
membership level
$15 student/limited income
$35 individual
$65 family
$120 sustaining membership
Want to buy a gift membership for someone? Fill out the membership form, then when you’re done, contact Kate Angell, Director of Development.
Want to buy one of our limited edition FriendsFest24 t-shirts? You can buy one along with your membership! See available colors below. Shirts will be available for order on June 1, 2024 to the public.
