Welcome to Ridgway, PA!

Ridgway is the perfect place to call home. Our historic town is centrally located to enjoy year round outdoor activities. Our schools are among some of the highest rated in the state, and we offer a safe and friendly community ideal for raising a family, starting a new business, or simply retiring to a more laid back pace of life. Explore the many services and amenities available in Ridgway!

Learn more about Ridgway's demographics, including weather, climate, crime statistics, available services and more below.

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Real Estate

Anderson & Kime Real Estate 814-776-6125

Elk County Real Estate 814-781-1393

Residential Rental Property

Keniston Real Estate kenistonrealestate@gmail.com 814.512.4994

Community Amenities

Lyle G. Hall Community Pool & BASKETBALL COURts

The Lyle G. Hall Community Pool is open from June until August. Depths range from 2' to 12'. There is also a concession stand and water slide. Special programs include swim lessons, night swims, and other special events. Daily and weekly admission or seasonal membership available through the Ridgway Borough. Newly added is the “Splash Pad” which is great for the littles to splash while others swim.

Next door to the pool are the Frank Clark Memorial Basketball Courts - two full sized courts, free and open to the public.

Ridgway YMCA

The Ridgway YMCA offers a full range of programs and fitness amenities including racquetball, swimming, basketball, weights, aerobics, pilates, yoga and more.

Open Monday through Saturday, the YMCA offers guest passes and monthly membership for children, adults and families. For more information visit the YMCA's website.

pickle ball courts

The Ridgway Area Middle/High School has pickleball courts under construction that are free and open to public.

Parks and Recreation

O.B. Grant Park

Community park located in Ridgway's West End neighborhood. Fenced and includes a children's playground. A great spot to relax, have a picnic or feed the squirrels. Newly erected play equipment has been added to the footprint.

Sandy Beach

Located just three miles west of Ridgway, Sandy Beach Park offers pavilion rentals, fishing, baseball, volleyball, disc golf, and “Lucy’s Dog Park”. Primitive camping is available along the Big Mill Creek Stream.

Coming soon…Mountain Bike Trail connecting to the Laurel Mill Trails (hiking and cross-country skiing).

Clarion-Little Toby Rails-to-Trails

Bike it, Hike it, Ski it! This 18-mile attraction in downtown Ridgway runs from Ridgway to Brockway on a flat scenic trail. Open year-round.

RIDC and Ridgway-AID

Ridgway Industrial Development Corporation and Ridgway Area Industrial Development are sister nonprofit organizations that support the economic growth of the Ridgway Area by developing, acquiring land, and sending a voice to the government as an advocate for rural America.