Birthplace of Flag Day
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Flag Day to be June 14. However, formal recognition first took place in 1937 when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania declared it to be a state holiday. Finally in 1949, by an act of Congress, Flag Day was established as a national holiday. We are proud that the first formal observance of Flag Day took place in historic Rennerdale, one of the many unique neighborhoods within Collier Township.
Flag Day Monument
Commemorating Collier as the birthplace of Flag Day, the Township Municipal Building is home to an inspiring Veterans Memorial and Flag Day Monument, including a Flag Plaza, waterfall with three koi fish ponds and memorial path leading to a restful gazebo.
This breathtaking and remarkable site, built by Collier community volunteers, is an inspiring tribute to veterans of all wars, as well as a dedication to Collier’s police officers and firefighters.
Collier Historical Society
Come and volunteer with the Collier Historical Society.
Fire Departments
Collier is serviced by three all-volunteer fire companies that practice the motto of “neighbors helping neighbors.” The Presto, Rennerdale and Kirwan Heights Fire Departments are each strategically located in separate areas of the Township and provide vigilant fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. Collier Township Police Department is a traditional municipal police agency. All officers are state certified and commissioned, many serve various specialty roles within the Department including heavy-truck inspectors and school resource officers. The Collier Township Police Department practices community-oriented policing and strives to be there first when you need us most.
Parks
Collier Township has four neighborhood parks, a main Township Park, a Community Center, the Panhandle Trail System, communal green areas, and even parts of the regional Allegheny County Settlers Cabin Park. In addition to many recreational programs and services offered by our full-time Parks and Recreation Department, Collier Township has the facilities and amenities to keep our citizenry active and healthy.
Community Center
Our recently opened, newly constructed, 38,356 square foot Collier Community Center includes an Olympic grade gymnasium, a lounge, community room, party room, kitchen, dance and activity rooms, a kid’s zone, a 3,530 square foot elevated walking track, lecture rooms, and an outdoor patio.
Local Neighborhoods
As part of the Chartiers Valley School District, our many residential neighborhoods offer distinct living styles, tied together by community spirit and charm. Each neighborhood is close to shopping centers, employment opportunities and recreational amenities.
Awards
Some recent accolades Collier has received include the recent honor of the 2015 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence and the 2014 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence – both are recognition for our efforts to reduce our community’s carbon footprint with innovative energy-producing solar panels on the roof of our Public Works Facility. Our community’s financial management has been recognized with an improved bond rating of AA+, our community has once again been named an Allegheny County Banner Community in 2023, and a recent designee as a Live Well Allegheny Community.
Services
A full-service community that ensures that all possible physical comforts of our residents, business owners and visitors are met through the many superior public services offered at the Township level. These include trash collection, recycling, and general maintenance of our infrastructure including roads, community green areas, and facilities.
With a kind, hard-working and generous citizenry, Collier Township has been able to provide quality public services and living. It offers many unique housing opportunities, and promotes the ability to grow and develop while keeping our rural/suburban charm. Through these efforts, our hometown – Collier Township – has flourished into one of the region’s best communities to live, work and raise a family. Visit us in Collier Township, soon!
Woodville Plantation – The Neville House
1375 Washington Pike Route 50
Collier Township, PA 15017
412-221-0348