River Oaks Townhomes

• Fox Chapel / Waterworks Mall area (very close):

Alta Via – modern Italian, upscale

Walnut Grill – American, contemporary casual

Eat’n Park – diner / family restaurant

Jimmy Wan’s – Pan-Asian & sushi

Panera Bread – bakery/café chain

LongHorn Steakhouse – steakhouse chain

Chick-fil-A – fast casual chicken

Five Guys – burgers & fries

Starbucks – coffee/snacks

Baja Bar & Grill – casual Mexican/Bar & Grill at Fox Chapel Marina

• Aspinwall area (~2–3 mi):

Vocelli Pizza – local pizza chain

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar – upscale casual American

Sam’s Tavern – pub / casual dining

Pizza Roma – local pizza/Italian

Riverstone Restaurant & Bar – American cuisine

• Blawnox area (~3 mi):

O’Hara Diner – classic diner style

Mad Mex – Tex-Mex chain, lively

JG’s Tarentum Station Grille – American, casual

Blawnox Grill – small local grill spot

Verona / Oakmont side (~4–5 mi):

Verona Village Inn – Italian / pizza / family friendly

Oakmont Bakery – large, renowned bakery & café

Hoffstot’s Café Monaco – Italian, upscale traditional

The Lot at Edgewater – American, riverside spot in Oakmont

Carnivores Restaurant & Sports Bar – casual American

• Outdoors & Parks

Aspinwall Riverfront Park – Walking trails, playgrounds, fishing spots, and river views right along the Allegheny. Great for a stroll or picnic.

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve – 134 acres of trails, wildlife, and an environmental center, just minutes from Fox Chapel.

Fireman’s Memorial Park – Very close to River Oaks, has sports fields and green space.

Highland Park – Just across the river, with trails, gardens, and access to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

• Family & Attractions

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium – 77 acres, thousands of animals and aquatic life; one of the top family attractions nearby.

Oakmont Bakery – Famous regional bakery; people come from all over Pittsburgh for its massive selection of pastries, cakes, and breads.

Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark (North Hills) – Indoor skating and play center, good for kids.

• Arts & Culture

Kelly Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty) – Indie and community performances.

Oakmont Carnegie Library – Historic library with events, community programs, and lectures.

Downtown Pittsburgh museums – Just 15–20 minutes away: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum.

• Shopping & Entertainment

Waterworks Mall – Right next door, with Target, Giant Eagle Market District, Cinemark movie theater, restaurants, and retail shops.

Fox Chapel Plaza – More boutique shopping and restaurants.

Oakmont Main Street (Allegheny River Blvd) – Charming small-town shopping strip with boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops.

• Libraries

Cooper-Siegel Community Library (Fox Chapel) – A branch of the Allegheny County Library Association. Offers books, digital resources, classes, workshops, and children’s programming.

Oakmont Carnegie Library – Historic library with reading programs, community events, and educational lectures.

Shaler North Hills Library – Larger nearby library known for strong community and educational programs.

• Schools & Community Education

Fox Chapel Area School District – Highly ranked public schools with strong academic, arts, and athletics programs. Includes Fox Chapel Area High School, Dorseyville Middle School, and several elementary schools.

Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh (Gibsonia) – Private Catholic school offering K–12 education.

Shady Side Academy (nearby in Fox Chapel) – Prestigious independent prep school with a strong focus on academics, arts, and athletics.

• Higher Education

Chatham University (Shadyside) – About 15 minutes away, offers undergrad and graduate programs.

University of Pittsburgh (Oakland) – 20 minutes away, one of the region’s leading research universities.

Carnegie Mellon University (Oakland) – Also 20 minutes, world-renowned for technology, arts, and business.

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC, North Campus) – Affordable local option for certifications, associate degrees, and continuing education.

• Museums & Cultural Learning

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (Highland Park) – Offers not only exhibits but also educational programs, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities.

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh – About 20 minutes away:

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Art

Heinz History Center

Andy Warhol Museum

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh – Hands-on, interactive museum for kids with STEM and creative programming.

• Nature & Science

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve (Fox Chapel) – Offers environmental education programs, guided hikes, and summer camps.

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania – Hosts workshops, wildlife talks, and birdwatching events.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Oakland) – Showcases plants, sustainability, and seasonal exhibits with educational tours.

• Specialized Learning

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Media – Art classes, photography, ceramics, and creative workshops.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School & Pittsburgh CLO Academy – Performing arts training.

Pittsburgh Science Workshops & STEM Labs (Oakland/Lawrenceville) – Maker and innovation programs for all ages.