Along the Monongahela River in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County, local partners have broken ground on a new, secluded public greenspace.
Eagle’s Landing Riverfront Park consists of a 3.8-acre parcel accessible only by the Great Allegheny Passage.
With unobstructed river views and natural riverside habitat, the park brings a welcome contrast to stretches of Mon River shoreline that have historically been industrialized and somewhat inaccessible.
Friends of the Riverfront recently hosted partners to break ground on the first phase of site development. Improvements will include a riverfront overlook platform, ADA accessible pathway, interpretive signage, native plantings, and an interactive bird nest seating feature.
“Baldwin Borough is excited to partner with Friends and looking forward to this project,” said Robert Firek, Manager of Baldwin Borough. “The trail and the improvements to this stop along the Great Allegheny Passage are assets to not only Baldwin residents but to those who utilize the trail.”
The selected design elements were shaped by the 2022 Baldwin Riverfront Park Master Plan with extensive input from residents, trail users, and environmental experts.
Planned future amenities include a water trail launch, which will provide the only public river access in Baldwin Borough. It will also connect users to the greater Three Rivers Water Trail throughout the Pittsburgh region.
