Yay! So much better since they got rid of all the weird tents camped along what should be a family friendly trail. After many years of walking my dogs on the trail, i had to take a hiatus because the trail started feeling unsafe; and it took a lot for me to feel that way. I've biked, roller-bladed, dog-walked and used the trail to commute for years and preferred it to walking the city blocks. Being a camper of the "leave no trace" philosophy, the unkempt camp sites set up along the city trails with trash blowing around was pretty distressing. And, it was disconcerting to see odd groups of people walking in and out of the bushes with paper bagged liquor bottles at all times of day. It was sooo very nice to walk along from 18th street access to 10th and not see anything out of step with the beautiful trees, grass and river views. I walk the trail to relax, and for the first time in a long time, I was able to. read more

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The park is located long the river in the South Side and connects to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail system. This green space was once a barge for the steel industry. There's an amphitheater for live shows and performances. It's a newer or more modern area that provides respite from the city chaos just steps away. read more

Great place to park and walk ... just did a 3 mile walk and it was amazing... very beautiful views & paths very clear and walkable/runable read more

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One of the best ways to get some excercize and soak up the Pittsburgh skyline and sunshine while doing it. Ample parking and it is never as crowded as some of the other trails in the area. Regularly upkeep well and the trash receptacles throughout are never overflowing, which is a regular sight at other trails. The dog park is well kept as well and is big enough to accommodate a number of other dogs without feeling cramped or smothered. read more

This map location is about half-a-mile from the 18th Street access point from The South Side Flats. There's plenty of parking, which seems to get a lot of use from the boat ramp. We used it for daytime hiking east and west of here on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, a 24-mile or so riverside trackside hiking and biking trail, mostly paved with some gravel sections. We saw a bald eagle soaring over the Monongahela River east of here! It seemed fine into the evening, say 8pm or so. The closest shops are a Chinese restaurant, a fried chicken place, a liquor store, a grocery store, and an auto parts store, about a mile from here at Wharton Square. read more

This was a nice dog park. Free parking and available to just walk around where there are nice sculptures to look at and 2 areas for the dogs so mine could just sniff around and make some friends. It's nice that it's so close to town. read more

Big off leash dog park near the river. Lots of open space for the dogs to run. Soft mulch in the large dog area and plenty of grass in the small dog area. Very clean. Easy parking. Great city views! read more

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Seeing as how I live very close to this trail and I guess park it could be said that I am biased in some ways. I have walked here for many years and seen many wonderful and not so wonderful things happening. Since it is located so close to the Monongahela river there is always a vast array of plant life springing up. I was happy when they decided to put a dog park here when I owned a dog. Growing up with skaters and punk rockers I was also happy when they decided to let graffiti writers do art on some of the blank spaces. This however turned into a free for all in which they started spray painting on everything from trees to walk ways and the worst offenders, signs. Friends of the Riverfront has done a good job to try and curb the unwanted graffiti. Unfortunately, there are big camps of people living along the trail as well. I hate to bring up the bad when there is so much good things happening on this trail. The flora and fauna is really abundant here and I have had the pleasure of spotting lots of city dwelling animals here as well as beautiful flowers and plants of all kinds. It is a great place to bike, walk, jog, skate, boat, roller blade and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. At the end of a long day it is also a great place to check out a good sunset. Just please don't be one of the naive ones and get the silly idea that it is a great place to hang out at after dark! read more

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Picturesque serene trail used by many for walking, biking, and doggies alike. Lots of amazing views of the city and river. This was my first time enjoying on a beautiful sunny day. Very therapeutic. Also got to see art from the supportive trails arts initiative through the park which was very cool. Parking was available. read more

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Really nice park! They have everything from a dog park to a boat launch to a trail along the river! There is plenty of parking. The trail extends from Station Square the whole way to Homestead. You also have the option to cross the Hot Metal Bridge in visit the trail on the other side of the river! Highly recommend. read more

While enjoying a nice run along both sides of the river, I passed through this park. It's definitely a nice place for a run (not hemmed in by prisons and highways like the path on the other side). The paths are wide and there are benches and sculptures to sit on and see, respectively. During my afternoon run I saw a lot of people walking their dogs and enjoying the views of the river. It looks like they are still doing some work on it and some parts of the path were not as even as I would like, but they really did a nice job here. read more

Right behind the Hyatt House, and it was great to get out and walk around and enjoy the scenery. I loved that it was within walking distance, but I was here in December, and I was freezing! I bet this area is really pretty in spring and fall, but I still thought it was delightful! I didn't walk around the whole thing, as again, cold. But what I did see was really neat! It wasn't crowded at all when I was there, but it was a Wednnesday afternoon in December, so pprobably not the optimun time for a visit! Really neat area, wish I could have explored more but it was awfully cold to this Texan! read more

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The Southside Riverfront Park is a wonderful natural resource and includes both a biking and hiking trail, along with lots of greenery along the Monongahela River from Station Square (starting across from the fountain near the Duquesne Incline) to the Hot Metal (Mon Con) Bridge. It is a great place to get out and enjoy nature in a city setting. There are lots of things to see and do nearby, and I am glad we have such a place in Pittsburgh to enjoy. read more

Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The GAP Tail is such an asset to the Southside! Just a few blocks off Carson St. and you have river views, greenery, and a paved trail for jogging, biking, roller blading, or walking. The trail between 4th and 18th can sometimes feel secluded, but on beautiful Pittsburgh days, it can be filled with people out enjoying the weather. There has also been renovation recently to do the lower train between 18th and Southside Works / Marina. With two options to go closer to the river or up closer to the train tracks, it makes a great loop option when jogging to get different scenery. I definitely suggest getting out to enjoy the riverfront trail and enjoy some time in the park on a warm day! read more

This is a decent park. Okay, it's not a traditional park in that it does not offer big green-spaces. Instead, it's mostly parking lots and trails. But it's a great location, offering easy access to Pittsburgh's trail system. If you head West, you're a half mile from Southside Works and the Hot Metal Bridge, which takes you over to the Eliza Furnace Trail and to Shenley Park. Heading West, you're a couple miles from Station Square. If you pass Southside Works, you can go another five or six miles out to the Waterfront area. There's a dog park here, which is good. There are boat ramps and extra-deep truck/trailer parking lots, too. read more

I live fairly close to here and it's a nice walking/bike trail. The only downside is that there isn't many ways to exit the trail once you are in it's mostly fenced in so you have to either walk all the way back to the entrance or keep walking until you find another exit. read more

The Dog Park has seen better days. I remember when it opened & how it was a great social time with dogs & neighbors. Now it is overgrown, unkept & visitors are not picking up after their pets. It smells horrible hence the park has fewer & fewer people coming down. I saw one woman who didn't pick up after her dog & asked why. 1. I have no bag. ( I gave her one) 2. Isn't this what this is for? ( I said a park & a toilet are two different places. ) What a pity. read more

Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - S side dog park now! Pathetic - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I just moved to the area and live near this park. I was actually surprised to find a little park right here in South Side. I love the river front trail. it's very quaint & peaceful here for it being South Side, lol. I'm very lucky to have this within walking distance. read more

Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - heading down the trail a little, you'll find this little pavilion and a rope swing :) - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great running trail! I can't believe it took me almost 2 years to check this place out. Since its along the river you get a nice breeze as you are running....lots of friendly ducks and geese chillin' all around as well. This park makes me want to come to the South Side again, which I usually avoid due to the drunken scene often found on East Carson. I may even go the extra mile and buy a boat, as there are places to dock it. Well, maybe not but still cool nontheless. read more

Southside Riverfront Park & Trail - Parks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is such a beautiful park in an area that I would have never expected to find one. It is back off of the busy and crazy south side streets, but the environment is anything but crazy. It is peaceful, beautiful, and full of walkers, bikers, and dog lovers. Like I said, beautiful park, and if you live in this area, you will have to check it out! read more

This is a nice little narrow park along the river on the South Side, running from the Hot Metal Bridge to 18th St, through which one of the bike trails runs (hence why I frequent it). Don't get me wrong--I enjoy this park, but there are some aspects that preclude me from awarding it a 4. The main reason is that, as another reviewer mentioned, this park isn't the most conducive to pedestrians in the section between 17th St. and the Birmingham Bridge. In that section, there is at least as much road as there is path, and if you're on foot or bike, you have to cross it at at least one point. This section also isn't as scenic as it could be, due to the presence of the wharf (though I'm sure I'd appreciate that aspect of the park more if I had a boat). Finally, the cool little section with the gazebo that Chelsea S. took a picture of is prone to flooding if the water level's high, which makes it unusable and less than picturesque. Having said all of that, this park definitely has some redeeming factors. First, as I already mentioned, the bike trail runs through it, which is great, and is definitely more scenic than it is on the other side of the river. Second, the section down by South Side Works is quite nice, and offers a great view of the Mon. Third, the park has picnic tables in both the sections between 17th St. and the Birmingham Bridge and at South Side Works, which make for a great opportunity to enjoy a picnic in view of the river. Finally, the city seems to be working its way down this park from the Hot Metal Bridge installing improvements--the latest of which is a new marina next to South Side Works. It's clear that they have a master plan for this park, and the improvements definitely have improved the park, as is evident in the South Side Works section. Overall, this park provides some much needed green space in the South Side, and is a boon to its residents and cyclists enjoying the trails. However, there's no comparison between it and the larger parks in the city, such as Frick and Schenley, or even Highland Park. It'll be interesting to see how things shape up in the next couple of years, as the city continues to improve it. 3.5 stars. read more

This is a pleasant riverfront park with bike trails. It is the site for some nice 5 K races which are desirable because of the relatively flat terrain, rare for Pittsburgh races. I like the park but it is a bit crowded and the scenery is just OK. It is not sufficiently isolated from the busy Southside for my taste. read more

Another beautiful riverfront park that once was the site of J&L Steel. The park runs along the Monogahela River and is also the site of the only public boat ramp in this city. Great place for walks and bike rides, a bike trail runs right along the park's path. read more

I love the new Southside Riverfront Park, and marina. Its a great place to walk or sit by the river and watch the boats. Riding bikes also, we docked our boat at the marina and went to dinner at a restaurant at the Southside Works. There are also events that take place in the park. read more

Nice little park! The dog park here is great - people are respectful, but just be cautious that it can get really muddy and there are mostly medium to large dogs playing there. If I had a small dog I might not take it in. Lots of easy parking, and some really nice views of the river. read more