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 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 will celebrate their 20t...

McCord Park Master Planning

The City of Worthington Parks and Recreation Department held a second public open house on March 12, 2018 at the Community Center for residents to view concepts under consideration for renovations to McCord Park. Residents then were given time to view the...

Development Projects

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

Community Center Phase 1 Reopening Information

Updated 5/27/2020 - 6:55 pm

The Worthington Parks & Recreation team has been working on a plan to safely resume and reopen some facilities and programming based on current State protocols and safety guidelines.

Community Center Phase 1 - Fitness Floor R...

Coronavirus Information Updates

Updated 5/27/2020 - 6:45 pm

New Today:

May 27 - Parks & Recreation announces plans to reopen Fitness Center

The Worthington Parks & Recreation team has been working on a plan to safely resume and reopen some facilities and programming based on curren...

Flood Update - Reporting Damage and Ready Resources

5/22/2020 Flooding – 8:15 pm update

Delaware Dam Water Release

On Friday, May 22, 2020, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began releasing water through the Delaware Dam, in a controlled release to lower water levels at Delaware Lake....

Memorial Day Remembrance

Although we could not gather in person for Worthington’s traditional Memorial Day Parade, members of Leasure-Blackston American Legion Post 239 honored those who gave the ultimate sacrifice with a flag ceremony and 21 gun salute. It was streamed...

Limited City Offices are Now Open

The City of Worthington has a plan in place to reopen limited City offices to the public. The plan was developed based on guidance from public health experts and State of Ohio and U.S. government directives. The plan will continue to be refined as the sit...

4th of July Events Postponed

The Worthington 4^th of July Family Picnic and Fireworks, hosted by the Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club in partnership with the City of Worthington, is being postponed for 2020, a decision that aligns with a joint announcement by the Central Ohio Mayors and...

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 t...

Virtual Visioning: Visioning Committee Engages Online

During this time of social distancing, Vision Worthington has expanded its community engagement portal and moved community participation activities online.

VisionWorthington.org will be the primary way the committee gains resident input and feedback to art...

Concerts on the Green Cancelled for May and June

The City of Worthington regrets to share that, due to the continuation of social distancing requirements to combat the spread of COVID-19, the popular summer tradition of Sunday Concerts on the Green is cancelled for May and June 2020.  The conce...

Severe Weather Awareness

Severe Weather Preparedness Tips

• Register for Franklin County’s Mass Notification & Warning System, ALERT Franklin County at www.alertfranklincounty.org. 
• Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio. More information visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
• Lea...

Tree Trimming to Clear Power Lines Continues

In an effort to provide reliable electric service to customers and prevent frequent power outages and interruptions taking place in our neighborhoods, American Electric Power (AEP) will conduct tree-trimming throughout the City of Worthington to reduce co...

2020 U.S. Census

Residents should have received a once every decade delivery into your mailbox. The 2020 Census is underway and for the first time, you will be able to fill out your Census online. As of April 3, 2020, just over 60% of Worthington residents have responded,...

A Salute to Good Neighbors

In the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors during this coronavirus pandemic, the City is highlighting our 2019 Good Neighbor award winners whose good deeds have helped others in the Worthington community. 

The Worthington City Council and Worthi...

Alert Emergency Notification System

Emergency Notification System - Register Now!

The City of Worthington is now partnering with Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security to bring a new emergency notification and warning system to its residents. ALERT Franklin County is cust...

Find Public Hearing and Meeting Notices Here

Worthington’s website is the new go-to location for notices about public meetings and hearings for City Council and Boards and Commissions. Worthington citizens approved a Charter amendment to no longer require notices about public hearings be published i...

Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - May 28, 2020

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting public gatherings, the regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm on the internet ...

Board of Zoning Appeals - June 4, 2020

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting public gatherings, the regular meeting of the Worthington Board of Zoning Appeals will be held virtually on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 7:00 pm on the internet at worthington.org/live to hear the f...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - May 19, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2020:

Ordinance No. 10-2020

(As Amended)

To Amend Section 1123.30(b) and Section 1123.73 to the Codified Ordinances of the City of Worthington to Modify th...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - May 19, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2020:

Ordinance No. 16-2020

Amending Ordinance No. 45-2019 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budget by Providing for an Appropriation from the Capital Im...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - May 19, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2020:

Ordinance No. 19-2020

Amending Ordinance No. 45-2019 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budget by Providing for Appropriations from the General Fund ...

Public Hearing Notice - June 15, 2020 (JEDD)

The City Council of the City of Worthington, Ohio will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance approving a contract to designate a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) with Sharon Township, Franklin County, Ohio.  ...

Virtual Public Meeting - Community Relations Commission

In recognition of the State’s orders prohibiting public gatherings, the Worthington Community Relations Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  

If a member of the public wants to observe the meeting...

Visioning Committee - Educational Workshops and SOAR

The Worthington Community Visioning Committee will be holding four Visioning Workshops which will include a SOAR Analysis (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results).  The information gathered during these workshops will help articulate a vi...

Annual Notice of Meetings - 2020

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...