Upcoming Events:

2025 Spring Events & Summer Concerts

  • April 3: Senior Bingo-1:00 PM at Dalton’s Edge
  • April 19: Tarentum East Egg Hunt: 9:00 AM Sharp!
  • May 29: TBA
  • June 5: American Pie
  • June 19: Bryl Johnson
  • July 17: The Shiners
  • July 31: Cool Change Band
  • August 7: 56 East
  • August 21: Lenny Collini Family Pak
  • September 4: Back Stage Buffet
  • October 18: Boo Festival: 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Tarentum Riverview Memorial Park: 
  • November 22: Tarentum/Brackenridge Christmas Parade: 1:00 PM Start

    All concerts start at 7:00 PM in the Carl Magnetta Jr. Amphitheater. 

Recreation Board

The Tarentum Recreation Board is made up of thirteen board members. The Board is responsible for hosting a number of community events including the Summer Concert Series, Senior Bingo, holiday parade events and much more! The Board meets on the last Tuesday of each month.

Contact Info:
Board President, Carrie Fox (carriefox170@gmai.com)

The Recreation Board meets at 6:00 PM on the last Tuesday of each month in Borough Council Chambers.

Recent News:

Spray Park Opening Update – 2025

Tarentum Borough typically opens the Spray Park on or around Memorial Day, depending on weather conditions. This year, the timeline has been slightly delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Earlier this spring, the Spray Park fence sustained damage from a vehicle accident. Because the fence is a specialty item, it has

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Riverfront & Park Survey Results Are In!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our Riverfront and Park Survey! Your feedback is helping us shape a vibrant and accessible outdoor space for all to enjoy. Here are the Top 5 most requested additions: 🏞️ River Overlook – A scenic spot to take in

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2025 Board Meetings

DateAgendaMinutesAdditional Documents
2025.01.28AgendaMinutes
2025.02.25AgendaMinutes
2025.03.25AgendaMinutes
2025.04.29AgendaMinutes
2025.05.27AgendaMinutes
2025.06.24AgendaMinutes 
2025.07.29AgendaMinutes 
2025.08.26AgendaMinutes 
2025.09.30AgendaMinutes 
2025.10.27AgendaMinutes 
2025.11.25AgendaMinutes 
2025.12.27AgendaMinutes 

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Crossroads of the Allegheny Valley Tarentum Borough’s Community Magazine

Brought to you by the Tarentum Recreation Board, Crossroads of the Allegheny Valley is a seasonal magazine dedicated to celebrating life in our town. From upcoming events and local history to resident spotlights, business features, and recreation updates, the magazine showcases everything that makes Tarentum a vibrant, welcoming community. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, this publication offers a unique window into the heart of the Allegheny Valley. Keep an eye out for the latest edition online and around town!

  • Issue 1 (2019)
  • Issue 2 (2020)
  • Issue 3 (2021)
  • Issue 4 (2022)
  • Issue 5 (2022)
  • Issue 6 (2023)
  • Issue 7 (2023)
  • Issue 8 (2024)
  • Issue 9 (2024)
  • Issue 10 (2025) coming soon

Board Members:

Member:

Term Length:

Term Expiration:

Vacant

 1 year

04/01/2026

Becky May

1 year

04/01/2026

Tim Rapp

2 years

04/01/2027

Chloe Fox

2 years

04/01/2027

Senta Gordon

3 years

04/01/2028

Clyde Meyers

3 years

04/01/2028

Adam Blythe

4 years

04/01/2029

Wend Meyers

4 years

04/01/2029

Carrie Fox– President

5 years

04/01/2030

Mindy Blythe

5 years

04/01/2030

Barbara Magnetta

5 years

04/01/2030

Hugh Fox

5 years

04/01/2030

Maggie Smith– Ex-Officio

1 year as appointed by Borough Council

04/01/2026

2025 Board Members

News and Media:

On June 6, 2019, Recreation Board members planted flowers in West Tarentum at the “Welcome to Tarentum” sign and in the park at the Gazebo!

2020-2021 Tarentum Rec Board
2018-2019 Tarentum Rec Board
2017 Tarentum Rec Board

2021 Board Meetings:

DateAgendaMinutesAdditional Documents
2021.01.26AgendaMinutes2021.01 Year to Date Financials
2021.02.23AgendaMinutes2021.02 Year to Date Financials
2021 Summer Concert Schedule
2021.03.30AgendaMinutes2021.03 Year to Date Financials
2021.04.27AgendaMinutes2021.04 Year to Date Financials
2021.06.29AgendaMinutes 
2021.07.27AgendaMinutes 
2021.08.31AgendaMinutes 
2021.09.28AgendaMinutes 

2020 Board Meetings:

2019 Board Meetings:

2017-2018 Board Meetings:

Past Events:

2021

2021.04.03 – Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny | 9am
2021.04.10 – Tree Pittsburgh Adoption Event | 10am
2021.05.06 – Senior Scratch Off Bingo Spring Event | 1pm
2021.05.15 – Great American Clean Up Event | 9am
2021.06.10 – American Pie7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Pittsburgh’s favorite oldies band for 50s, 60s and 70s hits”‘
2021.06.24 – Daniel’s & McClain | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “One of the Burgh’s best sounding two-man bands” playing the 70s, 80s and 90s
2021.07.01 – Murphy’s Music Center Band | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Sinatra singer John Noble brings you back to the ‘good old days’
2021.07.15 – Risen to Save with Curt Marino | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
2021.07.29 – Jim Felix as Elvis | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “All your favorite Elvis hits”
2021.08.12 – Classic Brew Band | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
2021.08.26 – 56 East with Mary Ann Mangini | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Playing the hottest dance, funk, disco and rock hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s”
2021.10 – Scarecrow Contest
2021.12 – Christmas Parade
2021.12 – Business Window Decoration Contest

2020

2020.02.14 – Valentines Day Luncheon | 1pm | Brackenridge Salvation Army
2020. – Senior Bingo Spring Event | 1pm
2020.04.11 Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny | 9am
2020. – Spring Trash to Treasure
2020.06.11 – Butch and the Roadrunners | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Sounds from the 60s and 70s’
2020.06.25 – Murphy’s Music Center Band | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Sinatra singer John Noble brings you back to the ‘good old days’
2020.07.16 – Daniel’s & McClain | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “One of the Burgh’s best sounding two-man bands” playing the 70s, 80s and 90s
2020.07.30 – Jim Felix as Elvis | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “All your favorite Elvis hits”
2020.08.13 – 56 East with Mary Ann Mangini | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Playing the hottest dance, funk, disco and rock hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s”
2020.08.27 – American Pie | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Pittsburgh’s favorite oldies band for 50s, 60s and 70s hits”
2020.10 – Scarecrow Contest
2020.10.17 – Halloween Drive Thru Event | TribLive
2020.11 – Christmas Santa Drive Thru Event | TribLive
2020.12 – Business Window Decoration Contest | TribLive

2019

2019.12.20 – Business Window Decoration Contest
2019.12.10 – Senior Bingo Fall Event – 1PM
2019.11.23 – Christmas Parade – 1PM

2019.10.12 – BooFestival at Riverview Memorial Park – 3PM

2019.09.12 – 2019.09.14 – Summit Hose FallFest in Riverview Memorial Park

2019.09.07 – Health Fair – 11AM to 3PM

2019.08.29 – American Pie (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.08.15 – Classic Brew Band (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.08.04 – Risen to Save (Sunday Concert) at Magnetta Ampitheatre (12PM)

2019.08.01 – The Free Agents (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.07.25 – Daniels & McClain (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.07.18 – The Original Class Act (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.06.30 – Dick Tady Orchestra (Sunday Concert) at Magnetta Ampitheatre (12PM)

2019.06.27 – Mike Huston & Jeff Conner (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.06.20 – Sounds of Elvis (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre

2019.05.19 – Trash to Treasure Event – 8AM to 2PM (TribLive Article)

2019.04.20 – Easter Egg Hunt/Pictures with Bunny – 9AM

2019.04.09 – Senior Bingo Spring Event – 1PM
2019.03.19 – Casino Bus Trip – 8:45AM to 2:45PM

2019.03.09 – Tour of the Water Plant/Sewage Plant – 10AM (TribLive Article)
2019.02.14 – “Love Me Tenders” Elvis Luncheon at Tarenbee

2018
2018.12.04 – Senior Bingo Fall Event (1PM)
2018.11.17 – Christmas Parade (1PM)

2018.10.20 – Boo Festival at Riverview Park (1PM)

2018.10.11 – Historical Ghost Tour at Prospect Cemetery (Contributor)
2018.09.13 – 2018.09.15 – FallFest in Riverview Memorial Park (Contributor)
2018.08.29 – Summer Concert: Maryann Mangini Trio (7PM)
2018.08.22 – Summer Concert: Daniels & McClain (7PM)
2018.08.12 – “Music for a Cause” (12PM)
2018.08.08 – Summer Concert: Kardacz Brothers (7PM)
2018.08.01 – Summer Concert: WannaBeatles (7PM)
2018.07.11 – Summer Concert: The Shiners (7PM)
2018.07.03 – 4th of July Fireworks (10PM)
2018.06.20 – Summer Concert: American Pie (7PM)
2018.06.09 – Walking Tour of Riverview Memorial Park (11AM)

2018.04.24 – Meet and greet event with local municipal officials at the Tarentum Masonic Lodge #502. The event was headlined by special guest speaker Michelle Wright of WTAE.

Scavenger Hunt:

Tarentum Borough Scavenger Hunt!
Anyone interested in a little fun! How about a Scavenger Hunt to keep you busy? Learn what interesting things are in Tarentum Borough! Search the Business District and the Park. See if you can find all of them!
 
Paper copies are available at the front desk in the Borough Building!