All About Westerville Ohio
Westerville is a city in Delaware and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a northeastern suburb of Columbus. The population was 39,737 in 2017. Westerville is the home of Otterbein University.
Westerville was once known as “The Dry Capital of the World” for its strict laws prohibiting sales of alcohol. As a matter of fact, Westerville houses a museum about the Anti-Saloon League detailing the city’s history during the prohibition era.
Westerville’s heritage dating back to 1809, natural beauty, and careful planning make it a special place to call home. Located in the northeast corner of Ohio’s fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of 37,000 residents, a leader in job creation, and it is located just 10 miles from the airport and the state capital of Columbus.
Westerville’s Public Safety is First
Westerville’s police, fire, and emergency medical response times all average less than four minutes and community oriented programs include the School Resource Officer Program (in conjunction with the Westerville City Schools), D.A.R.E., Kind Call, Neighborhood Watch, and womens’ self-defense courses, as well as separate citizen police and fire academies.
Westerville City Services
We are also proud of our city services. The central Ohio news media routinely showers praise on Westerville’s snow removal services, the Westerville Electric Division provides electric services to all residents at prices lower than our neighboring suburbs, and the Ohio E.P.A. recognized the Westerville Water Division as having the best water system for similarly-sized communities in all of Ohio. The Westerville Service Department even instituted a non-toxic way to treat mosquitoes.
Recreation in Westerville
Recreational opportunities abound in Westerville with 41 different parks or recreation facilities, including a state-of-the-art community recreation center. For more information about the center or any lifelong learning offerings from the Parks & Recreation Department, visit the Parks & Recreation section below.
Local Attractions in Westerville Ohio
Hoover Reservoir Park | |
7701 Sunbury Rd Westerville, OH 43081 | |
(614) 645-3300 | |
https://www.columbus.gov/recreationandparks/parks/Hoover-Reservoir-Park/ | |
Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles. | |
Location: 40.1080139 , -82.8863823 | |
Otterbein University | |
1 S Grove St Westerville, OH 43081 | |
(614) 823-1500 | |
https://www.otterbein.edu/ | |
Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. | |
Location: 40.1255427, -82.9365192 | |
Inniswood Metro Gardens | |
940 S Hempstead Rd Westerville, OH 43081 | |
(614) 895-6216 | |
https://www.inniswood.org/ | |
The Inniswood Metro Gardens is a 123-acre botanical garden and nature preserve in Westerville, Ohio, and part of the Metro Parks system of Columbus, Ohio. | |
Location: 40.101547,-82.899566 | |
Anti-Saloon League Museum | |
110 S State St Westerville, OH 43081 | |
(614) 882-7277 | |
http://www.westervillelibrary.org/AntiSaloon/ | |
This museum houses artifacts and printed materials of the Anti-Saloon League, a major force in the Prohibition movement during the early 19th century. | |
Location: 40.1229392, -82.9293993 |