City of Westerville

Community Engagement

One of City Council’s primary goals is to foster and maintain a connected and engaged community. Explore current projects, find ongoing ways to get involved and stay informed about what is happening across Westerville. All community members are welcome to participate and share input that helps shape our community.

Current Initiatives

Parks & Recreation

Wander Westerville

The public engagement campaign for the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, shaping priorities for the next 10 years.

Key dates Engagement events run through Fall 2026

More about this plan

This process guides future decisions about capital projects, programming and operations while building on Westerville’s strong parks and recreation system. Community input helps shape recommendations that reflect how people use parks and open spaces every day.

To learn how to engage, email PROS@westerville.org.

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Comprehensive Plan

Plan Westerville

A coordinated look at past planning and the next phase of growth, through the Community Plan Assessment and South State Street Focus Area Plan.

Next session Community Check-In June 23, 6-8 p.m. Westerville Community Center

More upcoming events

4th Friday Pop-Up June 26, 6-9 p.m. Uptown Westerville

Farmers Market Pop-Up June 27, 9 a.m.-noon COhatch / North High Brewing, 240 S. State St.

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Uptown Redevelopment

64 E. Walnut Street

A proposed sale and redevelopment of 64 E. Walnut Street, the start of a community discussion about the future of this Uptown property.

Next session Community Workshop Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m. Westerville Community Center

Current Status

On June 2, City Council voted unanimously to reject the proposed sale agreement. No related legislation will return to the agenda until further information (on goals, process, use of sale proceeds and pricing) is presented at public meetings and on this page.

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Get Involved

Ongoing ways to learn, lend your voice, give your time and help shape Westerville.

Volunteer Opportunities Give your time to City programs, events and service projects.
Citizen Academies Go behind the scenes to learn how your City government works. Citizen's Academy Citizen's Police Academy Citizen's Fire Academy
Boards & Commissions Serve your community on an advisory board or commission.

Stay Informed

Keep up with City news, meetings and engagement opportunities through the channels that work best for you.

Social Media Follow the City of Westerville for daily updates and announcements.