Welcome To Washington Township
Calendar and Notices
Night Time Hydrant Flush by Washington Township
Employees of Washington Township will be performing the semi-annual flushing of all fire hydrants along the public water system during the weeknights of October 13th through October 16th, 2024. If you observe Township employees exercising the valves and flushing the hydrants in front of your home during that period, please excuse the intrusion into your neighborhood.
The hydrants will be flushed to remove standing water and lubricated as part of an ongoing maintenance plan. There may be a sudden drop in pressure as each hydrant is flushed. This is normal, yet temporary, occurrence during this maintenance operation. A slight staining may occur as a result of the flushing activity. To remedy this situation, customers are asked to let the cold water tap run until water clears. What residents will be able to see are the rust deposits that have been loosened during the multiple acts of changing the velocity of the water through the main lines by opening and closing the hydrants. Should any questions arise, you are asked to call Washington Township Administrative Office at (814) 734-3117.
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE
This survey is part of a joint municipal project between the Borough of Edinboro and Washington Township to develop a comprehensive parks and recreation plan for the Edinboro area. This brief survey asks you to provide your opinions on current parks and recreation amenities, sites, and facilities, while also asking you to indicate what parks and recreation improvements and investments you’d like to see implemented in the future. Washington Township highly encourages you to take this survey and to share it with anyone you know who has a vested interest in the Edinboro community, including anyone who lives in, works in, goes to school at, or visits the greater Edinboro area.
Link to the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WashEdCRPOS
Link to the survey in PDF form to print out and fill in by hand: Questionaire.pdf
(paper copies can be turned in at our municipal office)
The C.E.C. Wildland Fire Crew training previously scheduled for Saturday April 13th has been postponed due to wet weather. When rescheduled, Wildland fire training will occur in areas around Engine House 39, 1000 Washington Drive, about 100 yards west of Edinboro Road (Route 99). If they are able to conduct brush/grass fire training, it will produce smoke & flames. There will also be tree and limb cutting training and other training.
Eagle Scout Project
Ethan Snyder, currently a Life Ranked Boy Scout with McKean Troop 73, is completing work on his Eagle project in the northern end of Edinboro Lake.
Eagle Scout Project
Ryan Dedrick, currently a Life Ranked Boy Scout with McKean Troop 73, is working on his Eagle project near the entrance to Veterans Park, (the first of the three contiguous parks). The Parks Information Center, shown here under construction, will have a map with trail markings and amenities shown. There will be a spot to post flyers, the bottom tray is a lost and found bin.
Explore Our Great Parks
One of Washing Township’s greatest resources is its natural resources. We have amazing parks around Edinboro Lake and the rural township for residents and visitors to explore. Take a virtual tour of our parks below.
Activities
Throughout the year Washing Township boasts activities from summer fun on Edinboro Lake to winter trails for exploring. Below are amazing family-friendly activities and events.
Kayaking
Kayak Racks are now available to rent, $40 for Township residents, $50 non-residents for the entire season.
Groomed Trails at Wainer Park
The Edinboro area is known as the “land of the living snowflake” and in keeping with the spirit of wintertime activities Washington Township is proud to announce that it has some awesome cross country skiing to offer those that enjoy this activity.