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OVERVIEW

Peters Township is located about 15 miles south of Pittsburgh in the northeastern corner of Washington County. The 19.5 square mile township with a rich sense of tradition is quickly changing from a rural, farm community to a suburban, upper-middle class neighborhood. That unique rural charm, an excellent school system, quality recreation programs & facilities, spacious wooded building lots, easy access to plenty of shopping and dining establishments, and low taxes are just a few of the reasons people have chosen to live in this bedroom community of Pittsburgh. Estimated population for 2012 is 22,262.

TRAVEL TIME TO

Airport ---30 minutes
Downtown---30 minutes

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Golf
Two Country Clubs: Rolling Hills & Valley Brook
Public: Scenic Valley, Lindenwood & Frosty Valley
Tennis:  (Bubble in winter) 2 Centers
Privately operated facilities in township

470 Acres of parks and open spaces that include playground areas, fishing, outdoor stage, conservancy area, 4.0 mile walking trail, sports fields, picnic shelters.

Community Recreation Center with year-round recreation programs for all ages.

EDUCATION

Peters Township School District: 3 Elementary, Middle School, High School - over 95% of students go on to higher education.
W&J College, Waynesburg College, California University close proximity
University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University all in Pittsburgh

NEARBY SHOPPING

Crossgates Shops
Donaldson's Crossroads Shopping Center
Krebs Professional Center
Lakeside Plaza
Lakeview Square
McDowell Shops
McMurray Shoppes
McMurray Town Centre
Valleybrook Center
Waterdam Plaza
Greater Washington, PA area 15 minutes away (south)

RELIGIONS

All major faiths have facilities in the area.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

A new state-of-the-art public library.

FARMS

Two major working farms where residents can buy fruits, vegetables, plants.

Peters Township - everything the city has to offer and more...in a rural setting!