The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department is your community connection for sports, recreation, leisure classes, programs and entertainment. The Recreation Division seeks to provide professionally designed and supervised programs that benefit all ages - children, youth, teens, adults and seniors; programs that promote personal growth and self-esteem, and that significantly contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by all Westerville residents.
You can always count on us to do our very best to serve the recreation and leisure needs of the community. The Department offers more than 1,900 programs annually to citizens of all ages and abilities. Many activities are offered including: pre-school, parent/child, youth, teen/adult and senior adult programs; athletics; the arts; aquatics; special events; day camps; and general interest and wellness programs. Programs are conducted within our parks, local schools and recreation buildings.
Aquatics
The Department offers swim lessons for people ages six months through adulthood at all skills levels. Lessons are taught by experienced aquatics staff instructors. Lessons are taught at the Pool at Highlands Park (seasonally) and at the Community Center. Our swim lessons are age appropriate, skill appropriate, safe, professional and most importantly, FUN!
Fitness and Wellness
Westerville Parks and Recreation offers a comprehensive fitness and wellness program that is committed to providing the Westerville community access to resources, information, classes and tools for improving individual quality of life. Our programs will teach you new skills and build on those you have already established. Take advantage of special classes, clinics, and workshops and find out how much FUN fitness and good health can be!
Preschool Recreation
The recreation department realizes the importance of providing leisure opportunities for children at an early age. Our preschool programs are designed to develop your child's creativity, imagination and self-expression in a safe, supervised environment. Come experience the unique variety of programs offered quarterly. The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department also invites you and your child to share in a wide selection of programs designed expressly for parent and child. Enhance quality time together and strengthen bonds in parent/child programs which range from age-appropriate sports and fitness, arts and crafts, and music appreciation classes.
Youth Recreation/Sports
Recreational programs provide an avenue for positive growth and development. They not only enhance skill development, but encourage growth as a whole person. Some of the programs offered through our recreation department include various sports, leadership workshops, self defense, drama, drawing and cooking classes. Click here for link to sports page.
Teen/Adult Sports and Recreation
Participation in recreational activities is vital for teens and adults as it allows for escape from the everyday pressures of school and work. The Department offers a wide variety of teen/adult sports leagues and instructional classes for all ages and abilities from recreational to competitive golf, tennis, basketball and softball. Teens and adults can also select from an array of passive or active recreation opportunities offered year-around such as rock climbing, dance, painting, interior design, cooking, photography, and business workshops. Click here for link to sports page.
Senior Adult Recreation
The department is committed to ensuring the health of all seniors through active participation in programs. We understand how essential exercise and social interaction are to the health of our community’s seniors and offer a comprehensive Senior Program consisting of recreational activities, educational classes, social services, trips and special events.
Special Needs
We proudly offer various special needs activities. Those who may need assistance in order to enjoy our programs should contact the Administrative Office at (614) 901-6500 at least two weeks in advance of the program to discuss any necessary accommodations.
A 60-page brochure, which details the classes, programs, services and facilities of the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, is published and distributed quarterly and can be found at the Westerville Community Center, City Hall, Westerville Public Library, Westerville Chamber of Commerce, Westerville Senior Center and the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau or can be viewed online by clicking the link provided on this page.