Railroad Crossings Closed October 25 & 26

Railroad crossings on the east side of Worthington will be closed October 25 & 26, 2021 for repairs by CSX railroad. Both Worthington Galena and Schrock Roads will be closed at the railroad crossings beginning Monday, October 25 through Tuesday, Octob...

Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available

Worthington has a supply of free take-home COVID-19 test kits available for pick up at the Worthington Community Center.

Worthington Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 31

Trick-or-Treat in the City of Worthington takes place on Halloween, Sunday, October 31st from 6pm to 8pm. 

Trick-or-Treat takes place rain or shine and will not be cancelled or postponed in the event of inclement weather. Parents are urged to use ...

Budget Season is Here

Worthington is in the middle of budget season, the time of year when City leaders consider expenditures and revenues for the upcoming year. We are committed to making the City’s finances and financial plans readily accessible and easy to underst...

City of Worthington Job Openings

Join the City of Worthington team! Explore job openings in our Parks & Recreation and Service & Engineering Departments.

Leaf Collection begins October 11th

Weekly curbside leaf collection begins October 11 and continues through the first week of December in the City of Worthington. The final day to rake leaves to the curb will be December 5th. Crews will begin their final pass on December 6th.

Worthington Mask Requirement & Booster Vaccine Info

Worthington Face Covering Requirement 

As public health continues to be threatened by a resurgence in cases of COVID-19 due to the highly contagious Delta variant, the City of Worthington has joined the City of Columbus and other central Ohio comm...

Political Sign Regulations

Yard signs belong on private property, not in the right-of-ways of our neighborhoods or along roadways. With the election season upon us, please remember these regulations about the placement of political and other yard signs in the City of Worthington.

Wo...

DORA Expansion made Permanent

The changes made to Worthington's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during the 2021 pilot period have been made permanent.

McCord Park Renovations Underway

Work is underway at McCord Park to update one of our largest and most used green spaces and community assets. Improvements include a new playground, new reservable shelters, a train observation area, a multi-use trail and multi-purpose field expansion.

West Wilson Bridge Road Intersection Improvements

Work is underway to improve and align an important business connection on West Wilson Bridge Road in Worthington. Drivers should expect lane shifts and other restrictions during construction, which started June 1. Work is expected to be done in August.

Gas Line Replacement Project underway

Columbia Gas is upgrading gas lines in the Old Worthington area north of SR-161. Work is expected to continue through fall 2021. Once the main lines are replaced, Columbia Gas will complete the installation of individual service lines to each of the appro...

Our Shared Vision of the Future

You shared your perspectives, and together we've brought a vision of Worthington's future into focus. Listen as your neighbors reflect on what our new vision statements mean to their lives and families. Learn more about the visions and guiding principles.

Information about Nuisance & Stray Animals & Pests

The City occasionally receives questions about nuisance and stray animals or pests. While the City does not provide animal control services, we do provide resources and information to help if animals or pests become a nuisance or health concern.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City of Worthington is committed to taking action, educating, and participating in a thoughtful dialogue with the community as we all work to address and eradicate racism and inequity.

Alert Emergency Notification System

Be prepared in case of emergency. Sign up for the City's emergency notification system, ALERT Franklin County. In addition to severe weather alerts, you can sign up to be notified about Worthington specific emergencies and alerts.

Public Meetings Live Stream & Video Archive

City of Worthington residents are invited to sit back, relax and take in a Worthington City Council meeting from the comfort of their own homes. City Council meetings are now being live streamed on the City’s website, making it easy for anyone to check in...

Age-Friendly Worthington Wants your Feedback!

The Worthington Age-Friendly Initiative is participating in a regional survey to assess needs and establish priorities for older adults in our community. Your input is critical to inform, update and improve our city’s programs and policies.

When to Call Police

Do you know when to call 911, when to call the non-emergency number, or when not to call at all? Learn more about what you need to know before calling the police.

People aren't suspicious... Behavior is

The way a person looks, or if they are unfamiliar to you, does not make them suspicious. Behavior or activity can be suspicious, but people are not. This awareness can reduce bias and help emergency dispatchers evaluate the appropriate response.

Worthington Community Supports Asian American and Pacific Islander Citizens

The Worthington community stands together in support of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) neighbors. As community leaders, we are speaking out with one voice to strongly condemn acts and expressions of hate and discrimination toward AAPI citi...

Suicide Prevention Mural on Display

Director of Parks and Recreation Darren Hurley welcomes Andrea Nadolny to the Community Center where her "You're Not Alone" mural will be displayed in the lobby. Andrea Nadolny is a Thomas Worthington High School student working to complete her ...

Worthington International Friendship Association

The Worthington International Friendship Association (WIFA) fosters intercultural friendships through special events, delegation exchanges, and educational programming. In 2019, the Cities of Worthington and Sayama, Japan celebrated their 20th an...

Development Projects

Learn more about the business development and infrastructure projects taking place currently in the City of Worthington.

Worthington Means Business

The City of Worthington invites you to visit Worthington’s online home for business and economic development - businessworthington.org, which is newly redesigned with a fresh new look.  The City of Worthington has worked together with business le...

Worthington Neighborhood Bridges

Worthington Neighborhood Bridges is helping connect people in need with community members who can fulfill those needs. Through the online platform, advocates post needs on behalf of individuals, whose identities are kept confidential, and partner agencies...

Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission - October 28, 2021

The regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 7:00 pm on the internet at http://worthington.org/live to hear the following req...

Board of Zoning Appeals - November 4, 2021

The regular meeting of the Worthington Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 7:00 pm Louis J.R. Goorey Worthington Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085 to hear the following requests:&nbs...

Notice of Public Hearing - November 1, 2021

Worthington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 7:30 pm in the Louis J. R. Goorey Worthington Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio, to further consider the following Ordinances:

Ordinan...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - October 5, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, October 4, 2021:

Ordinance No. 46-2021

Amending Section 903.11 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Worthington Pertaining to ...

Annual Notice of Meetings 2021 (Revised)

In accordance with Worthington Code Section 109.05, the City Clerk hereby gives notice of regular meetings as follows:

Municipal Administration Building, 6550 North High Street, Council Chambers:

• City Council – 7:30 p.m. on the first, se...