Trail Development encompasses the planning, design, engineering, and construction of a segment of trail. Expanding the Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network throughout the Pittsburgh region is a top priority for Friends of the Riverfront and our partners. Our vision includes having trail connectivity on all sides of all three rivers within Allegheny County, including connections into communities. The Trail now encompasses over 35+ miles along both banks of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers and continues to grow.
See our ongoing Trail Development projects below
Springdale Borough Vision Plan
Springdale Borough
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network, Three Rivers Water Trail
Friends of the Riverfront is assisting Springdale Borough with a community vision plan that will set the stage for future improvements within Springdale Borough.
Eagle's Landing Riverfront Park
Baldwin Borough
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Phase 1 is currently under construction.
Millvale - Shaler - Etna Segment
Millvale - Shaler - Etna
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network
Working to develop the trail segment between Millvale Riverfront Park and Etna Riverfront Park.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Maintenance Plan
Pittsburgh, PA
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Friends of the Riverfront is partnering with the City of Pittsburgh to create a plan to guide the maintenance of the trail to ensure a positive user experience.
Hazelwood to Carrie Furnace Segment
Hazelwood, Swissvale, Rankin
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network
Connects the Three Rivers Heritage Trail from Hazelwood to Duck Hollow and extends access to the Carrie Furnace Redevelopment Site.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Economic Study
Allegheny County
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
The 2024 Impact Assessment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail has been completed!
Springdale to East Deer Segment
Springdale and East Deer Townships
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Design of a bike facility along Freeport Road
O'Hara Segment
O'Hara Township
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Multimodal facility along Freeport Road from Boyd Avenue to the Hulton Bridge.
Turtle Creek Connector
Turtle Creek Valley
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network
A nine mile connection from Carrie Furnace to the Westmoreland Heritage Trail (WHT).
Saw Mill Run Connector
West End
City of Pittsburgh
Expanding on the West End Bridge Connector, this project seeks to enhance access to adjacent neighborhoods, local parks and regional trail networks.
VOPP Trail Connector
Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Plum
Three Rivers Heritage Trail Network
Trail connection between Verona, Oakmont, Plum, and Penn Hills.
Braddock Riverfront
Braddock Borough, Monongahela River
Three Rivers Water Trail
Updates are being made to the Braddock Borough Water Trail Access point.
Tarentum Segment
Tarentum Borough
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Trail Section: Tarentum Borough
Friends is working with Tarentum Borough to complete the design and engineering of an upgraded Three Rivers Heritage Trail through the community.
Three Rivers Water Trail Management Plan
Allegheny County
Three Rivers Water Trail
Friends has recently completed our water trail management plan! This plan takes a comprehensive look at the current Three Rivers Water Trail system and acts as a 10-year strategic plan for the expansion, maintenance, promotion of the water trail.
Cheswick Trail Planning
Cheswick Borough
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Cheswick Borough, Friends of the Riverfront, and partners are developing the initial plan for a future segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
Brackenridge Segment
Brackenridge Borough
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Brackenridge Trail Construction
