Forward Township in Renfrew, a suburb of Pittsburgh, offers small-town charm and rural settings about 20 miles from the city. Once a farming community, the area now features a quaint village atmosphere with its walkable main street lined with various restaurants. Home styles in Forward Township are diverse, including farmhouses, vinyl colonial homes, bungalows, ranches, and split-entries, with many new two-story housing developments emerging in recent years. The area is served by the highly rated Seneca Valley School District, which includes Ehrman Crest Elementary School, Ehrman Crest Middle School, and Seneca Valley High School, all known for their strong academic programs and extracurricular activities.
Forward Township boasts several outdoor attractions, such as the Major Washington Canoe Launch on Connoquenessing Creek and the 50-acre Succop Nature Park, which offers trails, fields, and ponds. The local dining scene is vibrant, with options like Coffee Brake Evans City for breakfast, Big E’s Bar and Grill for lunch, and Sports & Spirits for award-winning wings. Main Street provides shopping conveniences with stores like Evans City Pharmacy & Gift and The Grocery Place.
Community events in Evans City, such as the Easter Party, Independence Day fireworks, Schwirian Farm Sunflower Fields in July, and the fall PumpkinFest, foster a strong sense of community. Residents can easily access Pittsburgh via Interstate 79 South or the Butler Transit Authority, and Pittsburgh International Airport is 35 miles away.
