Friends of Riverview Park

Happy Arbor Day! Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/COTU8ipB9S7/?igshid=l84n4wpcjgqz

Friends of Riverview (FORP) Join your neighbors in learning, working and advocating for betterment of the park. FORP meetings occur every 4th Monday via ZOOM for now. Email Erin Tobin at [email protected] if you’re interested :-)

Wonderful yoga class tonight in the park! thanks Saul Wells for the shots.

Thank you to the volunteers who cleaned up the park this morning!

Pathway to the Park: Davis Avenue Bridge to be Rebuilt

Happy New Year from the Friends of Riverview Park! Lots of exciting things on the horizon for 2021! https://www.bizjournals.com//city-allocates-1-8m-to-riverv

We saw Deer and Horses on our walk today!!!

RIVERVIEW PARK NEWS in The Northside Chronicle Great horned owl sightings - article by Ranger Nancy, City of Pittsburgh Park Ranger https://www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/january-2021-issue-o/

The city of Pittsburgh recycling locations include Public Works Division locations in Observatory Hill (300 Kilbuck Road). Collections runs through Tue., Jan. 26. Visit Pittsburgh city website for more information on drop-off locations. https://www.pghcitypaper.com//where-to-recycle-yo/Content

Pittsburgh is one of four cities chosen as a Reforestation Hub to help our urban trees: https://nextpittsburgh.com//pittsburgh-is-one-of-four-citi

2021 Skywatchers Guide.

Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park. Photo by Melissa McMasters.

Perry North/Observatory Hill, 300 Kilbuck Road 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday (412) 323-7209

Photo by: Debby McMullen https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3om5ABXcP/?igshid=ieyx91eozo3w

Get outside. Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOIdTrB0yN/?igshid=a002zowwy985

Fall vibes at Riverview Park! by: Jessica Froehlich

Ranger Nancy's Report: Christmas Bird Count: The Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a program of the National Audubon Society, is a winter bird census, where volunteers go out over a 24-hour period on one day to identify and count birds. You can read all about it here: https://www.audubon.org/conser/science/christmas-bird-count Riverview Park is getting into the action this year on Saturday December 26th. Because this is our first year of organized counting, we’re seeking volunt...eers that have some birding experience. Once we have a cadre of folks, we’ll assign you to a particular section of the park. Email [email protected] to get involved.

Enjoy Pittsburgh's parks through the seasons with these safety tips! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

+ #BeSmartStaySixFeetApart Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

This year, we discovered the Riverview Park in the North Side together. It’s a cool park with lots of trails and places to wag your tail; it even has an off-leash dog area! It is an PAWsome gem on Pittsburgh’s North Side."- Ace, the Pittsburgh Adventure Dog Visit Pittsburgh #LovePGH

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is reminding everyone to stay safe in the parks! Be smart- stay six feet apart!

Ranger Nancy's Report: Sky Watch It may be winter and the Allegheny Observatory is closed but it’s a great time to sky gaze! Jupiter and Saturn will be putting on a show this month that hasn't been seen in roughly 800 years. Astronomers are calling it the Great Conjunction of 2020. On December 21 the winter solstice the two largest planets in our solar system will appear to almost merge in Earth’s night sky. While you are gazing, kindly consider joining up with the I...nternational Dark Sky Association of Pittsburgh to eliminate unnecessary & harmful light pollution. Learn about IDA Pittsburgh here: https://www.idapgh.org/

This morning on the trails! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Friends of Riverview Park

Join North Park Trail Runners & Rachel Carson Trail Conservancy for an event on November 27th! https://www.northparktrailrunners.com/opt-outside.html

Read what Riverview Park has meant to Jess during this time! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Throwback Thursday at Riverview Park! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Scenes from our historic Riverview Park on #Pittsburgh’s North Side. Taking a walk in the park today? Please be safe, ...responsible, & follow all State guidelines. ICYMI: We’re dedicating more than $1.8M in RAD funding to address landslides around Riverview Park: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4459

Read Ranger Nancy's "A History of Horseback Riding in Riverview Park" in the Dec. issue of The Northside Chronicle !!! https://www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/december-2020-issue-/

This run is for all paces! Very friendly group ...

The winter wonderland that is Riverview Park and Allegheny Observatory! : WPXI Tony Ruffolo https://twitter.com/wpxitonyruf/status/1333817711072321540

: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/CITh_g4hpsY/

It’s as if the trees save up for their grand finale each fall. Photo by: @Bryer Blumenschein https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzz6a8j01n/?igshid=bb9clekoldnu

Hundreds of neighbors are still waiting for a Snow Angel!! Please sign up to be a volunteer and help clear sidewalks for disabled or elderly neighbors in your community! Sign up today to be a volunteer or to receive services through https://pittsburghpa.gov/snowangels/ or call 311

Parks are so beautiful when there’s snow. Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRLK1hhHO4/

Venture Outdoors will host a panel of health professionals and program participants who will discuss the positive impacts on our mental health from time spent i...n nature. Learn about local resources that you can use for your family or children to help get them engaged in outdoor activities. Speakers include: -Brenda Brown, Family Development Specialist at Lawrenceville Family Care Connections -Kathryn Hunninen, Senior Manager at Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy -Dr. Justin Schreiber, DO MPH FAAP, Pediatrician and Child Psychiatrist at UMPC -Brianna Adamcik, MPH, Community Program Specialist at UPMC Julia Morrow, Mental Health Therapist Register for this free webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rq2mWK5YSG-laKAqZ8sgpQ

Happy Thanksgiving! Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBRwCmhCtm/

Join the North Park Trail Runners for their #OptOutside event in Riverview Park!

BIG THANKS to Ranger Nancy Schaefer and Troop 55286 who helped clean out Watson's Cabin the other week! The troop girls really enjoyed making a difference, learning about the Cabin, and hearing Nancy's story about being a park ranger. Thanks so much!

This park has been one of my favorite since I was a child...so many years ago.

"As fall gradually gives way to a long, cold pandemic winter, it’s important to remember you can still go outside. Pittsburgh’s parks, in particular, provide a great deal of opportunities for socially-distanced wintertime recreation." Remember to mask and practice physical distancing! NEXTpittsburgh... https://nextpittsburgh.com//how-to-survive-a-covid-winter/

Join the North Park Trail Runners for a run through Riverview Park on Saturday, Nov. 21st starting at 10:00 A.M.

Join North Park Trail Runners in Riverview Park for #OptOutside Friday!

Landslide remediation coming to Riverview Park! https://www.post-gazette.com//Pittsbu/stories/202011110149

Riverview Park getting some help with landslides.

Pittsburgh allocates $1.8 million for Riverview Park landslide repairs https://triblive.com//pittsburgh-allocates-1-8-million-fo/

Good news from the Mayor's Office for Riverview Park! City Earmarks $1.8 Million to Address Riverview Park Landslide Conditions - PITTSBURGH, PA (November 11, 2020) The City of Pittsburgh is dedicating more than $1.8 million to address landslides around Riverview Park. The Office of Management and Budget has earmarked $1,878,960 in Regional Asset District (RAD) capital funds for the park, which is will be used for upgrades and geotechnical studies of various hillsides. ... The first site that the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) will be addressing is the hillside near the park’s Chapel Shelter. "Residents are eager to see the Chapel Shelter landslide and collapsing portion of Riverview Avenue fixed so they can get back to enjoying Riverview Park, Councilman Bobby Wilson said. I am relieved the City has been able to maintain this essential funding to move forward with the remediation of the Chapel Shelter landslide, and am thrilled that this administration was able to identify additional funding to address other landslides in the park. Roughly $1 million of the funding will be used for the Chapel Shelter site and the remaining funds will be for conducting geotechnical studies elsewhere. Thank you from the Friends of Riverview Park to Bill Peduto City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor Bobby Wilson Office of Councilman Bobby Wilson - Pittsburgh District 1 Dan Gilman Pittsburgh Mobility and Infrastructure

Photo by: @Jared Rackley https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVU57lBA1G/?igshid=pvd39he7g4y1

Glow : @Colin Flaherty https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQKb8wBS9r/?igshid=nrh8tkty1vps

THROWBACK THURSDAY| Honoring our cherished spaces In 2005, crews removed dilapidated tennis courts behind the Riverview Park Chapel Shelter in preparation for seeding a new lawn area for informal socialization. The landscape had become dominated by invasive Siberian elms, which were shading out a century-old collection of lilacs. The invasive species were removed, and native trees and shrubs were installed. By June 2008, the building’s restoration was completed. The interior ...was gutted and rebuilt with termite-resistant materials. An updated kitchen was installed, the porch and the restrooms were made wheelchair-accessible, and utilities were buried to increase the beauty and safety of the area. The new building otherwise looks very much like it did when it was first moved into the park, with a steeple, dormers, and charming color scheme. The Riverview Park Chapel Shelter is now the most rented shelter in the city of Pittsburgh! The Parks Conservancy is honored to work alongside the City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor, local community members, and to have friends like you to support our neighborhood and park improvement projects year-round! See more

Photo by: Jon Brentzel https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMKmyFDCRw/?igshid=6wg09chp4iy3

Fall foliage Photo by: @threeriversaerialphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiRt49nyN8/

Amazing day Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 Nancy Schaefer https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdQ6WMhlXj/?igshid=vbxx1afsipbe

North Park Trail Runners next big event will be the 4th Annual #OptOutside a family fun run and hike co-hosted with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy. This year’s event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Nov. 27 in Pittsburgh’s Riverview Park. https://triblive.com//running-group-brings-new-life-to-no/

Tomorrow! Take a Hike in Riverview Park this Sunday at noon with @California Cycle Path ! Your $5 registration fee will be donated to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy ! Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass

Colorful curve Photo by: @threeriversaerialphotography ... https://www.instagram.com/p/CGbXo_DHuTL/?igshid=30bcg503ycvn

THANK YOU to the Office of Councilman Bobby Wilson - Pittsburgh District 1 for their commitment to our parks! Read the newsletter here: https://www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/october-2020-newsle/

Take a Hike in Riverview Park this Sunday at noon with California Cycle Path! Your $5 registration fee will be donated to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy! Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass

What is happening in Riverview Park? A guest column by Riverview Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer in The Northside Chronicle Read the article here: https://www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/what-is-happening-i/

#TBT | Riverview Park Chapel Shelter The Riverview Park Chapel Shelter was once a Presbyterian church that was restored by the Parks Conservancy in 2008. Restor...ation of the building and the surrounding landscape included the creation of a new trail, plantings of numerous native trees and shrubs, and clearing invasive species. Future plans for the park include restoring the historic Watson’s Cabin and continuing restoration of the Snyder’s Point natural area. Learn more about Pittsburgh’s most historic shelters: https://bit.ly/3k8Tapd The Parks Conservancy is honored to work alongside the City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor, local community members, and to have friends like you to support our neighborhood and park improvement projects year-round!

Wall of Fall Photo by: @threeriversaerialphotography

Don't forget to take the 2021 Operating Budget Survey!! 2021 Operating Budget Survey is closing on 10/16 so make sure your voice is heard! Fill it out at https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/2021-operating-budget

Don't Forget to Check Out Engage PGH! Engage PGH provides a one-stop location for residents to: Learn more about City projects seeking public input Share f...eedback on projects in their neighborhoods and citywide Improve our public engagement process Visit engage.pittsburghpa.gov today to participate! No internet access? Call 311 to give feedback over the phone.

Fall vibes Photo credit: Susan McClellan https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQtFNuhvUT/

Just hiking in a ball gown #fallyall Photo credit: Courtney Wojcik

City Announces Three Neighborhood Hard-to-Recycle Collection Events This Fall TV’s, computers, paints, batteries, light bulbs, chemicals, OH MY In partnership with Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling (ECS&R), the City of Pittsburgh will host three neighborhood events on Saturdays this fall for the collection of electronic waste and household hazardous waste (e.g. TV’s, computers, paints, batteries, light bulbs, chemicals, and more). ... The events are scheduled from 9AM to 1PM and advance registration is required. Registration for a five-minute appointment can be done online at ecsr.net/pittsburgh-recycling and selecting the preferred event, or by calling the City’s 311 lines. Northside collection/City Council District 1 Date: October 17th 2020 Location: 2706 N Charles St 15214 (Pittsburgh Project parking lot) Participants are required to drive to the event location and must remain in their vehicles for the duration of their visit. Social distancing guidelines will be followed for this event, and face masks are required. Each event will be able to serve up to 240 people. The City subsidizes the cost of recycling electronics and household hazardous waste, but fees do apply for most items. Accepted materials and fees can be found here on ECS&R’s website. The Clean Pittsburgh Commission is sponsoring financial assistance, available upon request by contacting 311.

I want to thank the men of F3 Pittsburgh for taking time with me to help clean up around the Valley Refuge Shelter in Riverview Park. We had a fantastic workout... this past Saturday, but just as important is giving back to our community. We filled a large trashbag with needles, pizza boxes, and all kinds of trash. I appreciate these men helping me to make this a safer community for our kids and families.

THROWBACK | THURSDAY: The Riverview Park Chapel Shelter Did you know that the Riverview Park Chapel Shelter is the most sought-after in all of the City of Pitts...burgh's park sites? The Parks Conservancy worked alongside the City of Pittsburgh to restore this community gem in 2008 after it was originally set to be demolished in 2005. Restoration improvements included new flooring, an updated kitchen, handicap-accessible restrooms, the recreation of the historic steeple and dormers, and a return to the historically-inspired design. The landscape was also restored, with a new trail connection, removal of invasive species, and the creation of new garden beds. The Parks Conservancy is honored to work alongside the City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor, local community members, and to have friends like you to support our neighborhood and park improvement projects year-round!

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Bring your voice, your instruments, & your musical passion for an open mic in Allegheny Commons Park! Dates / Time: Tuesday, O...ctober 20, 4pm 6pm (3 performances / 30 minute timeslots) Thursday, October 22, 12pm 3pm (3 performances / 45 minute timeslots) Saturday, October 24, 12pm 4pm (4 performances / 45 minute timeslots) Location: Allegheny Commons Park, Battery (near the intersection of Cedar Ave. and Lockhart St.) Sign-up by Contacting Shawn at 412-682-7275 ext. 243 or [email protected] Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Marshall Ave now has a bike lane to make climbing the hill much safer for everyone, spanning from Brighton Rd to Perrysville Ave.

More runs this month at Riverview Park Pittsburgh! #nptrcityseries

THEN & NOW | The Riverview Park Chapel Shelter Parks and green spaces are essential parts of the lives of all Pittsburghers. Throughout the past several months..., we’ve recognized the importance of parks in helping the community cope and heal during the crisis. This has allowed us to reflect upon our long-standing partnership with the City of Pittsburgh and the work we have accomplished together to restore Pittsburgh's park system to excellence. Read below to learn more about the Riverview Park Chapel Shelter, one of the many restoration projects of the City of Pittsburgh and Parks Conservancy. The restoration of the Riverview Park Chapel Shelter, now the most requested shelter in the city parks, was completed in June 2008. The building, which had been closed to the public and slated for demolition in 2005, was completely refurbished to make it accessible and enjoyable for park users. The Parks Conservancy is honored to work alongside the City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor, local community members, and to have friends like you to support our neighborhood and park improvement projects year-round!

One of my favorites Ranger Nancy Photo by: @riverviewpark15214 https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxP9aWhpyS/?igshid=ycu4t495badn

Photos by: @seandenright Sean The Admiral Enright https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpsuiShLhC/