Share Your Ideas for the Woodlands of the Riddle Run Valley

The Agan Park Joint Recreation Board and the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy are inviting the public to help shape the future of one of the region's most unique natural landscapes: the woodlands of Riddle Run Valley.

The two organizations have launched a Conservation and Recreation Plan to guide investment, conservation, and recreation programming for the Valley—a remarkable greenspace that stretches from the stream valley floor up to the ridge line overlooking the Allegheny River and New Kensington. The Plan will serve as an implementable vision for protecting natural resources while expanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, community gathering, and environmental education.

The planning process officially kicked off with a public meeting in late October.  The open-house style meeting featured maps and poster boards that reflected the consultant’s presentation of the project's goals and early findings from the inventory of the Valley’s assets.

Residents, hikers and woodlands users are encouraged to complete this online survey to share their priorities and vision for the future.

By combining conservation with recreation, the Conservation and Recreation Plan aims to ensure these woodlands remain a vibrant, accessible, and beloved greenspace for decades to come.

Another public meeting will be scheduled for the spring with more definitive project concepts and implementation plans. The final Conservation and Recreation Plan will serve as a guiding blueprint for the next generation of trail and community leaders, helping shape everything from woodland protection and green space stewardship to trail development, park improvements, and new recreation programs.