Westerville's heritage dating back to 1809, natural beauty, and careful planning make it a special place to call home. Located in the northeast corner of Ohio's fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of more than 40,000 residents, a leader in job creation, and it is located just 10 miles from the airport and the state capital of Columbus.

Safety

Westerville’s police, fire, and emergency medical response times all average less than four minutes and community oriented programs include the School Resource Officer Program (in conjunction with the Westerville City Schools), D.A.R.E., Kind Call, Neighborhood Watch and women's self-defense courses, as well as separate Citizens' Police and Fire academies. For more information about any of these programs, call (614) 901-6472.

Services

We are also proud of our city services. The central Ohio news media routinely showers praise on Westerville Public Service's snow removal and leaf collection services, the Westerville Electric Division provides electric services to all residents at prices lower than our neighboring suburbs, and the Ohio E.P.A. recognized the Westerville Water Division as having the best water system for similarly-sized communities in all of Ohio. The Westerville Public Service Department even instituted a non-toxic way to treat mosquitoes.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational opportunities abound in Westerville with 41 different parks or recreation facilities, including the state-of-the-art Westerville Community Center and Highlands Park Aquatic Center. For more information about facilities and program offerings, visit the Parks and Recreation Department section of the City's website.