DORA Pilot Program Begins July 1 for 90 days

Changes are coming on July 1st to the City's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. A 90-day pilot will begin that expands the DORA to every day of the week from 11am to 10pm. The footprint is also expanding.

No Appointment Needed for COVID-19 Vaccine

Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available for free and without an appointment at a number of locations in central Ohio.

Northeast Gateway Roads are Open

New sections of roadway at the Northeast Gateway have opened to traffic. Learn more about the new connections, intersection alignments, bike and pedestrian pathways, and other improvements to Wilson Bridge, Worthington Galena and Huntley Roads.

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.

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...

Concerts on the Green Comeback Tour 2021

In partnership with sponsor FCBank, the Worthington Parks and Recreation Department is excited to bring back the Concert on the Green Series for 2021!

Gas Line Replacement Project underway

Columbia Gas is upgrading gas lines in the Old Worthington area north of SR-161 this spring and summer. Work will impact approximately 140 households. Those directly impacted will receive communications with further information detailing the project. Work...

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/.
• Learn more ab...

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.

Smart911 Now Available to Worthington Residents

Smart911  Now Available in Worthington

Through the City's partnership with the Northwest Center, Worthington residents now have the opportunity to sign up for a new emergency communications tool, Smart911. Smart911 is an online tool that enables r...

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

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...

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...

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 - July 22, 2021

The regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Louis J.R. Goorey Worthington Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 4308...

Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission - July 08, 2021

The regular meeting of the Worthington Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Louis J.R. Goorey Worthington Municipal Building, 6550 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - July 21, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 19, 2021:

Ordinance No. 24-2020

To Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Worthington, Ohio, to Change Zoning of Certain Land from ...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - July 21, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 19, 2021:

Ordinance No. 33-2021

(As Amended)

Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Collection, Transportation, and De...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - July 21, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 19, 2021:

Ordinance No. 31-2021

Amending Ordinance No. 44-2020 (As Amended) to Adjust the Annual Budget by Providing for an Appropriatio...

Passage of Ordinance Notice - July 6, 2021

Worthington City Council passed the following ordinances at its Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021:

Ordinance No. 29-2021

Approving a Plat Amendment to the platted front building setback line for Lot #52 in Medick Estates Subd...

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Rescheduled

The Worthington Parks & Recreation Commission has elected to cancel its July 20, 2021 meeting and hold a meeting on August 17^th instead beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center at 345 East Wilson Bridge Road.

This notice is gi...

Public Meeting Notice - Community Relations Commission

The regularly scheduled Worthington Community Relations Commission meeting of Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Worthington City Hall has been cancelled.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021.

This notice is given...

Public Meeting Notice - Community Improvement Corporation

The July 9^th meeting of the Worthington Community Improvement Corporation has been rescheduled for Friday, August 13, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Meeting Room at the Louis J.R. Goorey Municipal Building, 6550 N. High Street, Worthingto...

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...