(File Photo of Representative Aaron Bernstine)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Butler, PA) According to a release from Representative Aaron Bernstine’s office, Bernstine announced yesterday in Butler the upcoming launch of RowAmerica Pittsburgh, a state-of-the-art rowing facility scheduled to open in spring of 2026 at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Howard Winklevoss is who this project is made possible by through his support of it. RowAmerica Pittsburgh will serve as a hub for both competitive and recreational rowing. There will also be a press conference to mark the announcement of the new rowing facility tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Portersville at the Bear Run Boat Ramp, which is RowAmerica Pittsburgh’s future site. The new rowing facility located on the 3,000 acre Lake Arthur will offer programming for athletes of every skill level, from first-timers to competitors that are elite. A multi-million dollar investment will also be included in this project, with construction on it set to start this fall. Programming is expected to start in April of 2026 will include learn-to-row clinics, adult and youth rowing teams, competitive masters and junior’s teams and partnerships with local schools, universities and community organizations. You can visit www.RowAmericaPittsburgh.com for updates and more information, or if you are a school, organization or individual that is interested in RowAmericaPittsburgh.