Shore Thing Returns to the Allegheny River – Free Floating Destination

Presented by: Riverlife

2026 Season Opening: Friday, May 22, 2026

Location: North Shore, between the Roberto Clemente Bridge and Andy Warhol Bridge (accessible from Allegheny Landing)

Admission: Free

Operating Hours (through mid‑October):

• Monday – Closed

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Friday, Saturday – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Sunday – 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

About Shore Thing

Riverlife is getting ready to drop anchor for the return of Shore Thing. This popular floating destination consists of 10 steel barges (40 feet long and 10 feet wide each), creating 4,800 square feet of space on the Allegheny River.

In its pilot season (2025), Shore Thing welcomed more than 50,000 visitors in less than four months. The platform is free for all to access. BG Brewing returns to offer food and beverage service on board for purchase, featuring a “Pittsburgh to the Pacific” menu with Japanese‑Hawaiian elements.

Sustainability: The roof of Shore Thing’s on‑board shipping container holds 20 bifacial solar panels (9,000 watts maximum solar output, 51.2 kWh battery storage). The custom off‑grid power system was designed by Pittsburgh’s ZeroFossil.

What’s New for 2026

• Expanded hours – Now open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM (previously opened later)

• Public art – A new shade canopy by La Vispera (Kelly Jimenez and Alejandro Franco) in the style of a stained glass mural, plus a custom‑painted mural by Pittsburgh artist Janel Young

• More than 70 free programs and events (over half the operating days)

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