Home to the late marine biologist, environmentalist and writer Rachel Carson, Springdale, 17 miles from Pittsburgh, is a mainly residential and industrial area with hiking trails and gridded streets. Residents may make an appointment to visit the Historic Rachel Carson Homestead, a simple white colonial surrounded by green fields and wildflowers. Carson’s knowledge of scientific environmentalism is shared through programs and summer day camps that emphasize nature and community service. Residents can step away from their homes in Springdale and explore over 40 miles of hiking trails in the rural Orrville area.
Springdale Borough was founded in 1906 after breaking off from the township.
Pittsburgh Street Dogs is always busy around lunch time.
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Small homes from $75,000
Homes are clustered on medium lots along gridded roadways with narrow sidewalks. Homes in the area are in the Foursquare, raised ranch and bungalow styles with vinyl siding and brickwork. Small homes with three bedrooms and one bath range from $75,000 to $210,000. Larger homes with four bedrooms and one and a half baths or more range from $190,000 to $250,000.
This ranch-syle home in Springdale sits on a hill and had its garage underneath.
These brick colonials in Springdale sit close to the street with small front yards.
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Technical education at Springdale Junior/Senior High
Children may attend Acmetonia Primary School, receiving a C-minus from Niche, and continue to Springdale Junior/Senior High School for seventh through twelfth grade, receiving a C-plus. Springdale Junior/Senior High School offers specialty programs, including independent study, technical education and distance learning.
Springdale Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Springdale PA.
Acmetonia Primary School is a public school located in Cheswick PA.
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Commuting on Route 28, Pennsylvania Turnpike
“People move here for accessibility to Route 28 and the turnpike,” says William McElligott, the Springdale Township Manager. Bus stops line Pittsburgh Street, the area's main thoroughfare. While residents may utilize local trails and are within walking distance of Pittsburgh Street, the area is largely car-dependent.
Bus stops can be found scattered throughout the main streets of Springdale.
Route 28 is the fastest round to downtown Pittsburgh from Springdale.
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Lampus Field, Veterans Memorial Stadium
Parks in Springdale are made for sports fans. Residents may pick up a game of baseball, softball or tennis at Lampus Field, while children play on equipment. Nearby, the Springdale Dynamos play football at the 1938 Tudor-Revival Veterans Memorial Stadium. Those looking to set sail may explore the Allegheny River at the Springdale Boat Ramp.
Veteran's Memorial Field includes a huge bleacher section for watching games.
Kids have fun coming down the slide at Springdale Community Playground
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Shopping on Pittsburgh Street
Dee Dee Thai Restaurant serves boba and potstickers to residents in a wooded interior decorated with murals. Locals play mini golf on the 18-hole course behind Glen’s Frozen Custard, which serves specialty monthly flavors and sundaes. For a hearty meal, residents visit Ladles, an Italian restaurant furnished with wooden chairs and booths for a cozy, homey atmosphere. For groceries and chain eateries, residents head to Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills.
Arkham Alley has a great selection of retro video games.
Stop at Springdale Floral and Gift Shop to pick up beautiful flowers for someone special.
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RAD Pass, Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy
“We’ve been here for almost 100 years, different locations, but we’ve been around the area for 100 years,” says Janet Tyree, the Director of the Springdale Free Public Library. “We have a really vital adult craft group and book clubs, with wonderful story time and summer reading programs. We also host family events with movies and popcorn.” Adults with a library card in Allegheny County may participate in RAD Pass, which gives free or discounted tickets to local attractions including the Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the New Hazlett Theater and other locations. On June 22nd, the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy hosts the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, a daylong hike spanning 37 miles that begins in North Park and ends in Harrison Hills Park. Residents looking to attend religious services may visit the Springdale United Presbyterian, St. Marks Lutheran Church and Springdale United Methodist Church among other houses of worship in the area.
The Rachel Carson House in Springdale is a historical place for locals to enjoy.
The Rachel Carson Homestead is just part of the rich history of Springdale.
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Important to know
Residents may notice large pipes reaching into the sky next to an industrial building. This is the site of the last power plant fueled by burning coal in Allegheny County. The location closed in 2022.
The population in Springdale is about 3,400 during the 2020 census.
Springdale is about 18 miles from Pittsburgh located on the Allegheny River.
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Welcome to 848 Pittsburgh Street! This building features several levels of potential. The front of the building features two commercial spaces facing Pittsburgh Street, with plenty of space at ground level for additional opportunities facing the rear parking lot behind the building. Continuing to the upper levels, There is potential to add several apartments. With all floors combined, there is
Discover this spacious custom-built home on a private 1+ acre lot in family friendly Springdale, featuring landscaped gardens and wooded surroundings on a dead-end street, just minutes from Route 28, which provides a quick commute to RIDC Park and downtown Pittsburgh. The main level boasts of new hardwood flooring and 9 foot ceilings. It includes a two-story foyer, office, open living space with
New metal roof, unique property with swim spa, fish pond, 2 large bedrooms, spacious living room, and a eat in kitchen, with a smallfamily room/gameroom that leads to a fenced yard. Several ways of heating with ventless gas wallmount heaters and ventless gasfireplace and pellet stove as well as 2 rooms by heat pump
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