Franchot Park offers recreational access to the Allegheny River with a boat launch located near South Union Street and West Riverside Drive, along with amenities including a bathhouse, wading pool, basketball court, baseball field, fitness trail, and two pavilions available for rental.

The park features 10. 46 acres of facilities and is smoke-free in designated areas. Additional paddle craft launch improvements are planned for the site as part of the regional Allegheny River Blueway initiative.