Plans for fishing and boating access along the riverfronts in Cheswick and Tarentum just took a step forward. Officials in both boroughs have been eyeing their riverfronts for more than a year with the goal of developing parks that could attract more recreational use that boosts local economies. But money
Rachel Carson Park in Cheswick has no permanent restrooms, no direct riverfront access and really not much other space for people to gather. But borough officials are working to change that. And a state grant to the tune of just over $200,000 will help park revitalization come along. “We’re really
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Boat docks are all but gone from the Tarentum riverfront, but they could return in the coming years, alongside a fishing pier, bike trail, canoe rentals or places to eat. The borough is teaming with Cheswick to devise a riverfront development plan to focus on public access to the shoreline
Plans for a proposed trail in Cheswick are expected to step off by April. Friends of the Riverfront will use input from a public hearing in early February to make final revisions to the borough’s trail segment. Designs are expected to be ready for review in April. About 40 people