Overview & Orientation
Moon Township is a township in Allegheny County along the Ohio River, northwest of Pittsburgh. It covers about 24 square miles. Moon is known for Pittsburgh International Airport, Robert Morris University, Moon Park and Robin Hill Park, the start of the Montour Trail, and the Moon Area School District.
Where Moon Township Is
- County: Allegheny County
- Municipality type: Township, created in 1788 as one of Allegheny County’s original townships
- Size: About 24 square miles
- ZIP code: 15108, which Moon shares with Coraopolis and Kennedy Township
- Bordering communities: Crescent Township (north-northwest), Hopewell Township in Beaver County (northwest), Findlay Township (west and southwest), North Fayette Township (south), Robinson Township (southeast, east, and northeast), and Coraopolis (north-northeast). Edgeworth, Sewickley, and Glen Osborne sit across the Ohio River, reached by the Sewickley Bridge.
- Terrain: Hilly and wooded, with floodplains along the Ohio River and four streams
Typical Drive Times
Times are approximate. Traffic varies by time of day.
| Destination | About |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | 10–15 minutes |
| Robinson Town Centre | 10–15 minutes |
| Sewickley | 10–15 minutes |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | 25–35 minutes |
| Oakland | 30–40 minutes |
| Cranberry Township | 30–40 minutes |
A Brief History
Settlement began in the early to mid-1700s. The name “Moon Township” dates to a 1773 land grant to settler John Meek. The township was created in 1788, and Crescent, Findlay, and part of Fayette Townships were later split off because the original township was too large for residents to reach civic functions. See Moon Township history.
In 1943, the federal government built the Mooncrest housing plan for workers at the nearby Dravo Corporation. Pittsburgh International Airport opened in Moon in 1951. When the airport’s landside terminal moved to Findlay Township in 1991, Moon shifted toward corporate development, new residential areas, and Robert Morris University.
Notable Landmarks
- Pittsburgh International Airport: Much of the airport’s runways and facilities are in Moon, while the terminal is in neighboring Findlay Township.
- Robert Morris University: A university founded in 1921, with a 230-acre main campus in Moon and the UPMC Events Center
- Mooncrest Historic District: The 1943 defense workers’ housing plan, now a historic district with its own township advisory committee
- Former Nike missile site PI-71: A Cold War site that is now a nature preserve
- Sewickley Bridge: The Ohio River crossing that links Moon with Sewickley
Housing & Real Estate
Housing Stock
- Mooncrest: Housing built in 1943 for defense workers, now within the Mooncrest Historic District. Exterior changes there may involve the township’s Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee.
- Growth after 1991: After the airport terminal moved to Findlay, Moon added new residential areas alongside corporate and university development.
- Terrain: Hilly and wooded land, with floodplains along the Ohio River and several streams. Check flood zone status for properties near the water.
Types of Homes
Moon’s housing ranges from the 1940s homes of Mooncrest to older neighborhoods and newer residential development built since the 1990s.
In the MLS, Moon and neighboring Crescent Township are listed together. Prices and availability change daily. That means the live feed is the place to check. See current homes for sale in Moon Township.
Schools
Public Schools
Moon Township is served by the Moon Area School District, which also serves Crescent Township. District offices are inside Moon Area High School, 8353 University Boulevard.
- Allard Elementary School (K–4), 170 Shafer Road
- Bon Meade Elementary School (K–4), 1595 Brodhead Road
- Brooks Elementary School (K–4), 1720 Hassam Road
- McCormick Elementary School (K–4), 2801 Beaver Grade Road
- Moon Area Middle School (5–8), 904 Beaver Grade Road
- Moon Area High School (9–12), 8353 University Boulevard
Elementary assignment depends on address. Confirm with the district.
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Robert Morris University (Moon Township)
- Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus (North Side)
- University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and other Oakland campuses
For school performance data, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Future Ready PA Index and the district’s own website. School assignments can change. Confirm directly with the district.
Getting Around
Major Roads
- Interstate 376 (Parkway West): The main highway to Downtown Pittsburgh and the airport
- University Boulevard: Created in 2003 from the former Beers School and Narrows Run Roads, running from the I-376 Business Loop to Thorn Run Road past Robert Morris University
- Interstate 79: Reached at nearby exits east of the township
- Sewickley Bridge: Connects Moon to Sewickley across the Ohio River
Public Transit
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) buses serve Moon and the airport corridor. Check the PRT trip planner for current routes and schedules.
Walkability & Bikeability
See Walk Score for Moon Township, PA for walking, transit, and bike ratings. The Montour Trail begins at Mile 0 in Moon, with a branch to Coraopolis.
Things to Do
Parks & Trails
Moon’s parks are run by Moon Township Parks and Recreation, (412) 262-1703.
Moon Park
The township’s main park, with a splash pad, an amphitheater for summer concerts and outdoor movies, playgrounds, rental pavilions, athletic fields, and tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts.
Robin Hill Park and Center
Wooded trails, a gazebo for free lunchtime concerts, and the Robin Hill Center, which can be rented for events up to a year in advance. Open dawn to dusk.
Montour Trail
A trail of about 63 miles that begins at Mile 0 in Moon Township and loops south and east around Pittsburgh to Clairton.
Olson Park and former Nike site PI-71
Olson Park is open dawn to dusk, and the former Nike missile site is now a nature preserve.
Recreation
- UPMC Events Center: Robert Morris University basketball, volleyball, concerts, and events
- RMU Island Sports Center: Robert Morris’s public ice rinks, indoor golf range, and mini-golf, on nearby Neville Island
- Summer programs: Concerts and Movies in the Moonlight at Moon Park
Annual Events
- Moon Park summer concerts: Thursday evening concerts in the amphitheater
- Movies in the Moonlight (late summer): Outdoor movies at Moon Park
- Robin Hill lunchtime concerts: Free noon concerts at the gazebo
- Leaf and limb pickup (November): Curbside collection, with 2026 dates of November 9 to 20
See Moon Parks and Recreation and the township website for current dates.
Dining & Shopping
- University Boulevard and Beaver Grade Road: Restaurants, shops, and services in the township
- Robinson Township: Larger shopping centers next door
- Sewickley: A village business district across the Ohio River
Library
The Moon Township Public Library is at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 100, (412) 269-0334.
Local Services & Resources
Moon Township Municipal Building
1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: (412) 262-1700
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday
Website: moontwp.us
Board of Supervisors: See the township calendar for meeting dates.
Utilities
- Trash and recycling: Contact the township for current collection information.
- Leaves and limbs: Curbside pickup each November
- Service requests: Use the township’s online Citizen Request System.
Emergency Services
- Emergencies: Call 911
- Moon Township Police: Contact through the township at (412) 262-1700 for non-emergencies.
- Fire: Moon Township Fire Department
- EMS: Valley Ambulance
Hospitals Nearby
- Heritage Valley Sewickley (Sewickley, across the Ohio River)
- AHN Allegheny General Hospital (North Side)
Permits & Zoning
Permits and zoning go through the township’s Community Development department. Forms are under Permits & Forms on the township website, and the township code is on eCode360. Call (412) 262-1700 before starting a fence, deck, shed, pool, or addition. Projects in Mooncrest may involve the Mooncrest Historic Overlay Advisory Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is Moon Township, PA in?
Moon Township is in Allegheny County, along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh.
Is Pittsburgh International Airport in Moon Township?
Partly. Much of the airport’s runways and facilities are in Moon, while the terminal building is in neighboring Findlay Township.
What school district serves Moon Township?
The Moon Area School District, which also serves Crescent Township.
How long is the drive from Moon Township to Downtown Pittsburgh?
About 25 to 35 minutes, usually by Interstate 376. Traffic varies by time of day.
What ZIP code is Moon Township?
15108, which Moon shares with Coraopolis and Kennedy Township.
What parks are in Moon Township?
Moon Park, Robin Hill Park, and Olson Park, plus the start of the Montour Trail and the former Nike missile site, now a nature preserve.
Is Robert Morris University in Moon Township?
Yes. Its 230-acre main campus, including the UPMC Events Center, is in Moon.
What is Mooncrest?
A housing plan built by the federal government in 1943 for defense workers. It is now the Mooncrest Historic District.
Where is the Moon Township municipal building?
The municipal building is at 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. The phone number is (412) 262-1700.
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