Some young Cranberry Township residents pause for a sweet treat during one of the township's Take-Out Movie events. The movies are among programs and events the township offers to make Cranberry a great place to live, work and play.

Secrets are hard to keep, and it’s no secret that Cranberry Township has grown by leaps and bounds over the last two decades.

What may be more of a secret is how the township has adapted to that growth to make Cranberry a great place to live, work and play.

The exponential expansion of the Township is clear, outpacing the rest of Butler County by nearly six times, and the rest of the state by nearly nine times.

In adapting to that growth, the township has routinely been recognized across both the state and nation for it’s high quality of living, including budget friendliness for homeowners with mortgages and renters; best return on investment for homeowners; highest proportion of college graduates; and availability of affordable housing.

Infrastructure has also been upgraded and improved to handle the influx of residents and workers.

The MSA Thruway project will construct a tunnel beneath Route 228 to reduce traffic in the area and make businesses on either side of the roadway more accessible. That important project will help fuel growth along the Route 228 corridor, where more than $30 billion of gross domestic product is produced each year.

An expansion of Freedom Road will continue over the next decade to improve traffic flow, making it easier to travel to points beyond Butler County.

But the focus isn’t strictly on functionality — it’s also on making sure residents have fun.

Graham, Community and North Boundary parks offer endless opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. From the Waterpark and disc golf course at North Boundary to the pickleball courts and fishing pond at Graham Park, there’s something for everyone to keep busy and active.

Plus, the township’s Parks and Recreation Department offers everything from exercise and training courses, to cooking classes, dance instruction and dog obedience training, to name a few.

With growth expected to continue over the next decade, improving the quality of life for the community — whether it be helping residents learn new skills and stay active or reducing the length of their commute — has and will continue to be a guiding principle for Cranberry’s leaders.

This advertorial was submitted by Cranberry Township.