Ready for Fun and Fitness

READY FOR FUN AND FITNESS

Experience new and expanded Westerville Community Center

It’s the best time of the year to visit the expanded Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.), featuring brand new spaces and more amenities than ever before. Westerville Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome visitors, remaining committed to safety and public health protocols as increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines invite more activities and programming.

Parks & Recreation Director Randy Auler says the team is eager for the return of more activities after a long season of necessary cancellations and closures. Completing the expansion project in that time means more people will get a personal introduction to what’s new, he says.

From participating in planning meetings to the continued support through the global pandemic, the success of this project belongs to the Westerville community,” said Auler. “Late spring and early summer is a great time to visit and take a tour of all that is new.

Those wishing to tour the facility should check in first at the desk at the west entrance. Virtual tours are available 24/7 at www.westerville.org/parks.

NOW OPEN!

Auler especially encourages residents to visit and experience all that the now 145,000 square foot facility has to offer. The new-and-improved fitness area, track, indoor pool, warm water pool and gymnasiums are open and awaiting the return of active patrons.

It’s going to feel like home; the Center you know and love, but with some pretty exciting changes,” said Auler. “We think you’re going to be pretty proud of what we have accomplished.

WHAT’S NEW?

Through the new north entrance you will find a brand new, two-story fitness area complete with strength training and cardiovascular equipment, performance fitness area, full agility/stretching area, expanded track, three cycling and group fitness spaces, two full basketball courts and lockers. New aquatic facilities await visitors as well, including a water play structure, interactive water slides and a multi-lane warmwater pool with a warm-water walking area. OPENING SOON: Adventure Gym!

Through the new south entrance, find a wing tailored to the needs of the older adult community, replacing the facility on West Main Street. This new space is equipped with amenities like a billiards room, classrooms, cafeteria/lunch room, a large sitting area with a fireplace and access to the rest of the facility. A dedicated group fitness space is also available through the south hall.

The rotating door in the main entry is no more. A new sliding entry vestibule allows for safe, touchless entry into the facility. Two sets of doors provide access to the renovated rotunda, home to the indoor playground, party room, game room and a new sitting area. All areas of the Center are accessible from this entrance.

YOUR SAFETY REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Community Center staff continue their commitment to following all public health guidelines. Staff sanitize and clean continuously and deep clean regularly. Social distancing and masks (where appropriate) are also encouraged.

I’M IN! HOW DO I GET MY PASS?

The Westerville Community Center is available to everyone, (resident and non-resident rates apply). Passes include access to ALL areas of the facility (over the age of 14). This includes the gymnasiums, climbing wall and Adventure Gym (when open), indoor pool, fitness area and track. Passes are discounted for those residing inside the corporate limits of Westerville and for those who work within those limits. Additional information can be found at www.westerville.org/ centerpass. If you have questions regarding your residency status visit www.westerville.org/residencystatus.

Main floor of the newly expanded Community Center

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Upper floor

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