Johnston-McVay Park Update

Library Partnership Brings Stories to

JOHNSTON-MCVAY PARK

Westerville Parks and Recreation is working with the Westerville Public Library to create a 1,600 ft. plus story trail as part of the new Johnston-McVay Park, 480 S. Hempstead Rd. The trail will feature 18 colorful storyboards illustrating pages of a children’s book. The first title in the series is “Thank You, Omu!” by Oge Mora.

The storyboards begin at the west side of the park, which is expected to open to the public in November. Visitors will meander through tall Shagbark and Walnut trees, around the Hawk playground, swing set and climbing areas as they take in the storyboards.

Like other parks and green spaces in Westerville, Johnston-McVay Park centers around nature while featuring play equipment and recreational opportunities. The plans also added a realigned entry drive and bridge, restroom, trail network, parking lot, creek interaction zone and much more.

Explore the vision for this and other parks in the City at www.westerville.org/parks.