South Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh

Name: South Shore Riverfront Park
Address: 2700 S Water St, Pittsburgh, United States

#167 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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South Shore Riverfront Park is a 3.4-acre park that spans from 25th to 29th streets along the south banks of the Monongahela River upriver from Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The park is situated on the site of the former Jones & Laughlin Steel Mill, and is adjacent to the SouthSide Works retail and residential complex. ()

Elevation: 728 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°25'46"N, 79°57'53"W

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2700 S Water StSouth Side (Southside Flats)Pittsburgh United States

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South Shore Riverfront Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SouthSide Works, Petersen Events Center, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Frick Fine Arts Building.

~670 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
SouthSide Works, Pittsburgh
4 min walk • SouthSide Works, a contemporary lifestyle center nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, has rapidly become a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Situated on the South Side of the city, this open-air complex spans several city blocks and offers a diverse...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • The Petersen Events Center, commonly referred to as "The Pete," is a prominent sports venue located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, United States. This state-of-the-art facility serves as the home court for the University of Pittsburgh's men's and women's basketball...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are a treasured constellation of culture and history. This prestigious group includes four distinctive museums: the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the...
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art
Frick Fine Arts Building, Pittsburgh
29 min walk • Nestled within the verdant grounds of the University of Pittsburgh, the Frick Fine Arts Building stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, United States. This historic structure is not only a hub for the university's Department of...
~1220 ftE
Bridge
Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh
6 min walk • The Hot Metal Bridge is a truss bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that crosses the Monongahela River. The bridge consists of two parallel spans on a single set of piers: the former Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge, built in 1887, on the upstream side and the former Hot Metal Bridge, built in 1900, on the downstream side.
~1820 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • The Shrine of the Blessed Mother, also known as Our Lady of the Parkway and the Queen of Peace, is located at 6 Wakefield Street in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The shrine overlooks the Penn-Lincoln Parkway.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Birmingham Bridge is a bowstring arch bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which crosses over the Monongahela River. The bridge connects East Carson Street on the South Side with Fifth and Forbes Avenues going to Uptown, Oakland, and the Hill District.
1.1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.
~400 ftS
Park
J&L Tunnel, Pittsburgh
2 min walk • J&L Tunnel is a tunnel on CSX Transportation's Pittsburgh Subdivision, at the former location of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. The tunnel was used to allow trains on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad to bypass the Jones and Laughlin steel mill, by passing under it.
0.5 miW
Entertainment district
South Side Flats, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • The South Side Flats is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side area. It is located just south of the Monongahela River.
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Panther Hollow Lake, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Panther Hollow Lake is a human-made lake in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Shore Riverfront Park?

Nearby attractions include J&L Tunnel, Pittsburgh (2 min walk), Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Pittsburgh (9 min walk), Samuel F. B. Morse School, Pittsburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to South Shore Riverfront Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Shore Riverfront Park:

Bus

Fifth Avenue at Craft Avenue • Lines: 71B (15 min walk)
Atwood Station • Lines: 71B (24 min walk)