Firefighters for Kids Toy and Food Drive

Help families in need this holiday season by donating toys and gifts to the Firefighters for Kids drive and food to benefit the Worthington Food Pantry. The drive-thru drop-off for toys, gifts and food is Saturday, December 11 from 8am to 3pm at the Worth...

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Recommended for all Adults 18+

COVID-19 booster shots are now recommended and readily available for all adults 18 and over. The CDC recommends everyone 5 and older get a vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Find your vaccine and booster location and more information here.

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.

Recycle Right, Worthington!

It's time to throw away your bad recycling habits, Worthington! We are partnering with SWACO to help you Recycle Right. Look for helpful tips to be shared on our social media platforms and register for the upcoming Recycle Right Webinar ...

Good Neighbor Award Nominations

Do you have a neighbor who volunteers to help others and makes Worthington a better place to live? Please nominate them for the 2021 Good Neighbor Award. This year nominations will be accepted in both adult and youth categories.

Worthington Mask Requirement

As public health continues to be threatened by a resurgence in cases of COVID-19, the City of Worthington has joined other central Ohio communities in instituting an indoor mask requirement, which applies regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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...

Leaf Collection continues to December 6

Weekly curbside leaf collection 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.

City of Worthington Job Openings

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

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.

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...

Development Projects

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

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 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...

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...

Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission - December 9, 2021

The regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held in person on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm Louis J.R. Goorey Worthington Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street, Worthington, Ohi...

Notice of Public Hearing - December 13, 2021

Worthington City Council will hold a public hearing virtually on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 7:30 pm, to further consider the following Ordinance:

Ordinance No. 58-2021

To Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Worthington, Ohio,...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - November 18, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 15, 2021:

Ordinance No. 52-2021

Approving the Subdivision and Platting of an Access Easement on a Property at 6700 N. High St. (Advan...

Worthington Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council Meeting

The Worthington Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council will meet on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3:30 pm in the second floor meeting room of the Louis J.R. Goorey Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street.   The purpose of the meet...

Meeting Notice - Community Improvement Corporation

The Worthington Community Improvement Corporation will meet in person on December 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the Louis J.R. Goorey Municipal Building, 6550 N. High St. in Worthington.

The City of Worthingt...

Worthington International Friendship Association December Meeting - Cancelled

The regularly scheduled Worthington International Friendship Association meeting of Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.   

This notice is given in accordance with Worthington Code Section 109.05.

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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...