With just over 1,200 people living amid its rolling farmland and expansive green spaces, Brady Township is a secluded, rural community with access to some of the region’s largest outdoor spaces. The township is home to the Jennings Environmental Education Center and sits just north of the 16,725-acre Moraine State Park, which has become the most visited attraction in all of Butler County. Country roads branch off Pennsylvania Route 8, which winds through the eastern half of Brady Township and allows residents to travel to nearby communities for shopping, dining and other necessities. “It has a rural feel if you’re into that, but there’s also good transportation, and it’s easy to get to the interstate,” says Geoff Smathers, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who lives in Butler County.
Brady Township is a quaint neighborhood in the Slippery Rock area.
Brady Township is a great choice for families looking for a peaceful life in nature.
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Hiking at the Jennings Environmental Education Center
Around the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 8 and 528, the Jennings Environmental Education Center covers 300 acres. Over 5 miles of hiking trails wind through a variety of ecosystems, including a 20-acre prairie habitat where purple blazing stars bloom each summer. In the winter, designated prairie trails are open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The North Country National Scenic Trail passes through the environmental education center, moving diagonally through Brady Township with several trailheads tucked alongside PA 528. As the longest trail in the National Trails System, it spans around 4,800 miles over eight different states, 250 miles of which are in Pennsylvania. Residents also have access to Moraine State Park, which sits along the township’s southern edge and surrounds the 3,225-acre Lake Arthur. Two sandy beaches provide access to the lake, which is a popular spot for water activities. “You can go fishing or sailing, but you can’t have anything with a big motor on that lake,” Smathers says. The township’s countryside setting makes it a popular destination for campsites such as the Moraine Campgrounds and Lake Arthur Family Campgrounds, and the semiprivate Slippery Rock Golf Club & Events Center is less than 5 miles north. “Hunting camps are also popular here late in the year,” says Sheryl Eagle, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty and a longtime Butler County resident.
Brady Township residents can explore nature trails with ease.
Brady Township residents test their knowledge at Nature Trivia Night.
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Festivities including the Moraine State Park Regatta
In addition to its natural attractions, Moraine State Park hosts various events. The Moraine State Park Regatta takes place each August and brings visitors to the South Shore of Lake Arthur for a weekend full of fun on the water, live music and local vendors. Smaller events are held throughout the year and include guided hikes, bird walks and more.
Ranch-style houses, spacious lots and manufactured homes
A variety of architectural styles complement the community's verdant landscapes. Most homes are centered in the eastern half of Brady Township along Pennsylvania Route 8. Sprawling ranch-style and bi-level homes date to the mid-1900s, and most properties sit on at least an acre of land. Farther from the highway, country estates offer enough acreage for a small farm or homestead. With a median lot size of just over 24 acres, Brady Township offers residents plenty of privacy. Home prices typically range from $170,000 to $300,000, although properties with significant acreage can fetch upwards of $500,000. With few homes in Brady Township, limited inventory can be an issue. There were only two homes sold in the township within the last year, but when houses are for sale, they tend to stay on the market for nearly two months. Also located along Pennsylvania Route 8 is the Brady Hills Mobile Home Park, where manufactured homes sell for $50,000 to $100,000. The township has an overall CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and well below the national average of 4.
Some Brady Township residents live on a hill.
Traditional homes in Brady Township typically feature two car garages for easy parking.
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Dual enrollment opportunities at Slippery Rock Area High School
The Slippery Rock Area School District serves the township and earns an overall grade of B-plus from Niche. Students can start at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, which scores an A-minus, before moving on to the B-plus-rated Slippery Rock Area Middle School. Slippery Rock Area High School receives a B, and its College in the High School Program allows students to take dual-enrollment courses taught in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University.
Local Brady Township students may attend Slippery Rock Area Elementary School.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School is a fun and safe place for students to learn.
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Proximity to shopping and dining in Slippery Rock
Shopping and dining are limited in Brady Township, but there are a few spots along Pennsylvania Route 8. Dollar General and the Country Corner Store sell the essentials, while Long Run Winery is a small vineyard offering panoramic views of the countryside. There are more shops and restaurants in Slippery Rock Borough, which is about 7 miles north. It features a walkable Main Street lined by local businesses like Rooster’s Coffee Bar, Elephant #8 Thai Taste and Bob’s Sub & Sandwich Shop. At North Country Brewpub, the rustic taproom is a go-to spot for homemade sodas, craft beers and classic American cuisine. The Slippery Rock Plaza features chains like Dollar Tree and Giant Eagle Supermarket, which is the closest grocery store to Brady Township. The township is also about a 15-mile drive from Grove City Premium Outlets, an open-air mall with more than 120 retailers.
Brady Township residents can get all their grocery needs at Giant Eagle.
Brady Township locals head to Rooster’s Coffee Bar for a warm pick me up in the morning.
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Pennsylvania Route 8 provides access to Butler and Pittsburgh
Brady Township lacks public transportation, and its rural landscapes mean that residents rely on cars to get around. Pennsylvania routes 8 and 528 run through the township, and PA 8 leads about 12 miles south into the city of Butler. The highway also provides access to Pittsburgh, which is around 45 miles away. Interstate 79 is 7 miles west, and Pittsburgh International Airport is about a 61-mile drive via I-79.
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