The Parks Division manages over 580 acres of park land in 46 locations and maintains neighborhood, community and school parks; nature preserves; sports complexes; greenways; and all city grounds. Facilities also include managed wetlands, mini parks, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, an amphitheater, fitness station, playgrounds, shelters, restrooms and over 26 miles of bikeways and leisure paths.
The Urban Forestry staff, with the guidance of the Shade Tree Commission, maintains over 12,000 street trees plus all public trees to ensure their maximum performance for the community. In addition, the Parks Division maintains public gardens, flowerbeds, flower pots, hanging baskets and 65 acres of medians and city right-of-ways. There are a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals planted throughout Westerville and staff is always interested in volunteer efforts throughout the season to help maintain maximum curb appeal. To volunteer with the Parks Maintenance Division, call Margie Fugate, Horticulturist at (614) 901-6588.
Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director and Doug Vineyard, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has developed park maintenance standards that assist in guiding the maintenance for city parks to ensure a safe and positive experience for all park users.
City of Westerville Park Rules
- Parks are open during daylight hours only unless otherwise posted.
- Overnight parking of vehicles and behicles marked "For Sale" is prohibited.
- Only motorized vehicles registered with the BMV shall operate on Park streets or roadways.
- Please observe 15 MPH speed limit.
- Parking is restricted to designated parking spaces only.
- Skateboards/In-Line Skating/Scooters allowed on path system and designated Park areas only.
- Alcohol and drug use, possession or intoxication is prohibited.
- Only leashed dogs and cats allowed in the parks. scoop law is strictly enforced.
- Illegal, inappropriate and destructive conduct is prohibited.
- Noise shall not interfere with other patrons of the park and shall stay within park user's limits.
- To exhibit or formally entertain requires written permission from the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Solicitation and events/programs for private gain are prohibited.
- Defacement, destruction, distribution or removal of any property, equipment or plant material is prohibited; climbing of fences, shelters and other structures is prohibited.
- Abide by Concealed Carry state guidelines.
- Abide by posted Lightning Prediction alert guidelines.
- Field permits are required for all organized play.
Rules under Ordinance No. 05-13.
Park Maintenance Division
370 Park Meadow Road
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (614) 901-6591
Fax: (614) 901-6597