Walkers and runners call the boats an eyesore, marring one of the most beautiful views Pittsburgh has to offer.
Other boaters accuse them of bad etiquette and gaming the system. But the Sports and Exhibition Authority concedes it’s powerless to make them move.
They dock in the early spring, set up their tents, chairs and grills. They stay until summer ends despite a rule that they have to vacate in 48 hours, drawing the wrath of pedestrians and fellow boaters who want them to clear out.
Problem boaters in Pittsburgh
The North Shore Riverfront Park offers strollers one of the most beautiful views in urban America. But some complain that it’s marred by boats staying put for months on end, with all the amenities of home sprawling out on the public promenade…