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.

Coronavirus Information Update

New Today:

August 7 - Worthington Schools Updates

Stay up-to-date on Worthington Schools’ responsible reopening plans to restart school for the 2020-2021 school year.

August 7 - Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

As of August 7, 2020, the City of ...

Face Coverings Requirement

The City of Worthington has instituted a requirement for the wearing of face coverings (masks) effective Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  This requirement was put in place upon the advice of public health officials and is in response to Franklin County be...

Worthington ReBOOT Grants Available

Worthington ReBOOT Grants Available

The City of Worthington has created the ReBOOT Worthington Grant Program to support our small business community. This program will provide cash grants to eligible business owners for expenses directly related to the COV...

Flood Update - Financial Assistance and Ready Resources

2020 Flooding Update (7/24/2020)

May 18-19 Storm Damage and Flooding

Financial Assistance may be available to eligible homeowners who experienced flooding in the May 18-19 storm event. Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS)...

Concerts on the Green Cancelled for 2020 season

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 through the remainder of the 2020 season. ...

Emergency Dispatch will Transition to the Northwest Center

The City of Worthington is on track to transition the City’s emergency 911 dispatching services to consolidate with the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center. The Division of Fire & EMS dispatching will take place through the No...

Protest & Conversation Update

Personal one-on-one conversations with our citizens are bringing deeper understanding and partnership. The City is actively reaching out, listening, and talking one-on-one with many people. Our face-to-face conversations have been meaningful and we are co...

Worthington United in Dialogue

The City of Worthington is committed to participating in a thoughtful dialogue with the community as we all work to address and eradicate racism and inequity. The City is receiving a number of questions about our policies and initiatives and we have creat...

Vision Worthington Community Survey

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 ar...

Worthington Energy Savers Program

Worthington Energy Savers Program

The Community Energy Savers (CES) program is designed to empower homeowners, renters and businesses to reduce energy usage in their community. By participating in CES, as a Worthington community member, you not o...

Mosquito Prevention Information

Mosquito season has arrived and both Franklin County and Columbus Public Health are already hard at work treating standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. They advise that anything that holds even a small amount of water for a few days is a per...

Community Center Phase 1 Expanding June 29

Updated 6/26/2020 - 12:50 pm

No Reservation Needed!

Beginning Monday, June 29, both members and non-members are welcome to use the limited Fitness Floor equipment during the open hours. Non-members can go online to purchase a one-time use day pass. Cost is ...

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...

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...

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...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - July 20, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 20, 2020:

Ordinance No. 28-2020

Authorizing the Issuance of Notes in the Amount of Not to Exceed $4,115,000 in Anticipation of the Issuance of Bonds for the...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - June 15, 2020

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2020:

Ordinance No.  11-2020

(As Amended)

To Amend Section 1174.05(c)(B) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Worthington to Amend the Calip...

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...