Westerville Parks and Recreation

PARKS AND RECREATION

City Offers Parks, Trails and Great Facilities

With more than 650 acres of parkland, 51 miles of trails, 20,000 trees and premier facilities, including a newly expanded 140,000+ square-foot community center, it’s clear to see why Westerville residents say they live in a “city within a park.” Thanks to years of thoughtful planning, 95% of City homes are located within a half-mile of a developed park. Westerville’s parks aren’t simply a weekend destination, but a core identifying feature of the community. The City is a five-time National Gold Medal winner for excellence in planning and resource management as recognized by the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA). In fact, Westerville has the distinct honor of being one of the only cities to receive the recognition four times consecutively. Each year, more than a million people of all ages and abilities use the City’s parks system. In an average year, more than 80,000 people attend free events and classes offered through the department, which also hosts nearly 3,000 programs each year. In 2020, Westerville Parks and Recreation added a new Virtual Recreation Center with online classes, programs, workouts and recreational pursuits. Westerville Parks and Recreation has grown through decades of citizen commitment, giving volunteers, engaged residents, active program participants, park system users and generous, dedicated funding. In 2020, the Westerville Community Center Expansion project was completed, adding 40,000 sq. ft. of space to the existing building and transforming the gymnasium and multi-purpose meeting space. A new fitness wing and gymnasium were added, along with a warm-water therapy pool. The programming for the Westerville Senior Center was also moved over, creating a seamless space for programming, entertainment and health and wellness. Westerville Parks and Recreation works purposefully to maintain this legacy, receiving national accreditation since 2005 by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), and being honored with the prestigious National Gold Medal five times for excellence in park and recreation administration. To learn more or plan your visit to an award-winning park or facility, visit www.westerville.org/parks or call 614-901-6500. Consider hosting your next meeting or event at one of Westerville Parks & Recreation’s unique facilities.

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