Welcome to the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department, where you can discover the natural beauty of Westerville among a variety of park landscapes or discover something about yourself in more than 1,900 recreation and leisure programs offered annually.

The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the lives of our citizens and our community by providing quality and diverse leisure facilities, programs and services, and by preserving and/or developing our natural areas.

The department offers a variety of leisure services and programs to residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Each year, more than 500,000 registrants participate in department programs which range from preschool, parent/child, youth, teen and adult to senior adult programs in a variety of interest areas such as athletics, arts, crafts, fitness, wellness and general interest.

The department maintains an extensive park system - 550 acres with 39 parks and facilities. From getting fit at the 96,600 square foot Community Center, to bird watching along the banks of Alum Creek, to swimming outdoors with neighborhood pals at Highlands Pool, to walking or biking on Westerville’s 23 miles of leisure paths and bike trails, the department’s park system offers recreational opportunities for everyone.

Parks and Recreation Department
350 N. Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614 ) 901-6500
Fax: (614) 901-6523
SportsLine: (614) 901-6888
TDD: (614) 901-6413