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Welcome to the Worthington Parks and Recreation Department! We serve the greater Worthington area through a variety of recreational programs and services. The Parks and Recreation Department also manages over 221 acres of developed and natural park areas.
For information regarding our ongoing efforts to advance sustainable practices and responsibly manage the Olentangy Parklands (Worthington's largest park), click here.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Worthington Parks and Recreation Department to enhance the quality of life in the Worthington community through the proactive development and operation of comprehensive facilities and program services.
Goals
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To teach skills
To provide successful experiences
To enhance children's character development
To provide safe and well-maintained facilities
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Today the park system is over 200 acres with 13 parks. The new Worthington Community Center was built in 2002 and the Griswold Center was completed in 1993. These two indoor facilities provide programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. The Department provides approximately 250 recreation programs each quarter.
18. Skate Park: Olentangy River Parklands, 600 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.
City of Worthington Park Rules:
Our parks are for the use and enjoyment of all. Please respect our policies and each other to allow for a safe and pleasurable experience.
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Parks are open during daylight hours only unless otherwise posted or with a special permit obtained through the City.
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Illegal, inappropriate and destructive conduct will not be tolerated. Please respect other park visitors.
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Weapons (including firearms, air rifles, fireworks, sling shots, and other explosive devices) may not be carried or discharged within park or playground areas. Throwing stones or other missiles is also prohibited.
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Alcohol and drug use, possession or intoxication is prohibited.
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Pets need to be under the reasonable control of their owner or other qualified person. All pet waste must be immediately disposed of into trash receptacles. Doggie waste disposal bags are available at some parks.
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Commercial services, entertainment, exhibition, solicitation or distribution of written material is prohibited unless a special permit is first obtained.
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No person shall make or kindle an open fire except in a grill provided for that purpose.
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No motorized vehicles or any kind (including mini-bikes and go-carts) are allowed to operate in City parks other than in designated parking areas.
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Parks Commission Members (left to right):
John Jolley
Mark Glassbrenner
Ryan Sarni
Phil Miller
David Kessler
Robert Wendling
Robert Burpee
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The Parks & Recreation Commission is made up of seven resident volunteers (and two Worthington High School student representatives) who are appointed by City Council. The Parks Commission is currently working on a long range planning process titled Vision 2020.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd, 7:30pm. The public is welcome. If you would like to know what was discussed at the latest meeting, click here for the minutes.
To reach a member of the Worthington Parks & Recreation Commission please contact our Administrative Secretary, Lupe Romo, at 614-436-2743.
Click here to view the current Parks & Recreation Quarterly Report.
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The City of Worthington began planning for a recreational pathway along the Olentangy River in 1975. By 1977 this Class 1 bike path was completed and also featured grassy open spaces, two neighborhood play areas, and neighborhood sports fields. In 1981 the Olentangy Tennis courts were added and in 2006 the path was extended an additional mile and now ends at Worthington Hills Park. For a map of these and other recreational paths in Worthington and Central Ohio, please click on the links to the right.
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Winter Family Fun Swims - Only $3 / Person
Children under 3 and Community Center Passholders are admitted at no charge.
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6:30 - 9:00 pm |
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Olde Worthington
Farmers Market
Mark your calendars for The Olde Worthington Winter
Farmers Market
Every Saturday from January 2nd - April 24th!
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Held at the Griswold Center
777 High Street (in the NW Quadrant of Olde Worthington)
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