City of Worthington Government

🔔 Community Center Pool Shutdown begins tomorrow!

The Pool will be closed from 8/19 - 9/2
The entire building will be closed from 8/26 - 9/2

Each year we have a Community Center Shutdown to complete any renovations and deep cleaning projects. This year's list of projects will include:

✅ Complete remodel of the vending area restroom
✅ Floor resurfacing
✅ Upgrading the game room
✅ Refinishing the water slide
✅ New fitness equipment

Don't forget! 🍁 Registration for Fall Activities and Recreation opens on August 19 for residents and members, and open registration begins on August 21.

Our Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of classes for Families, Preschool Kids, Youths, Teens, and Adults. There's something for everyone!

🔍 View the brochure: https://tinyurl.com/yc5bppa4

Our pool will be shutting down next week for its annual maintenance and deep clean, so make sure to dive in and enjoy the last few splashes before we (temporarily) close!

🏊 Open Swim Hours 🏊

Thursday: 11 AM-1 PM (zero depth only); 5-7 PM (whole pool)
Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM (zero depth only); 4-8 PM (whole pool)
Saturday: Noon – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 1:30 PM

The Pool will be closed from August 19 thru September 2, and the building will be closed from August 26 thru September 2 for annual maintenance and deep cleaning. The Community Center and pool will reopen September 3rd.

➡️ Learn more: https://worthington.org/784/Aquatics

As summer draws to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing seasonal staff in the Service and Engineering Department.

Your hard work and dedication throughout the season have been invaluable, and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you for everything! 👏

We are excited to announce that our pickleball and tennis courts at the Olentangy Parklands are scheduled for resurfacing, beginning Monday, August 19! 🎾

This project will involve converting two of our tennis courts into six brand-new pickleball courts, increasing our total to 12 pickleball courts while maintaining two tennis courts.

Please be aware that all courts will be 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 during the resurfacing process, which is anticipated to take 3-4 weeks, weather permitting. We appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities for your enjoyment.

Wishing all the students, faculty, and families in Worthington Schools a fantastic school year! 🎉

Bike and pedestrian connections are a high priority in Worthington and provide access to schools, work, retail, recreation, entertainment and other amenities in Worthington and throughout the growing central Ohio region.

On November 5, voters will have an opportunity to vote on a levy that will fund , COTA’s comprehensive plan for more transit, sidewalks and trails. In Worthington, proposed improvements include filling sidewalk gaps in several neighborhoods, and completing the multi-use path on East Wilson Bridge Road. 🛣️

Stay informed: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/93a84146a0be408f92163fee3d33f0c7

Have you walked, biked, rolled, run, or driven through Worthington’s Bicycle Boulevard Pilot areas on Highland or Greenglade Avenues this summer? We want to hear from you!

Learn more and take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WorthingtonBicycleBoulevard

What a fantastic way to wrap up the summer! We had a blast at the Worthington Partnership's Sunday Funday – End of Summer Fair, and the fun didn’t stop there. The evening rocked on with an awesome performance by the Buzzard Kings!

As we close out another concert season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks. A big thank you to all the talented bands and attendees who made each concert memorable! And a special shoutout to our sponsor, FCBank, for making this season possible. We'll see you next year!

It’s back-to-school season! 🚸 We encourage all drivers to be extra cautious and mindful as our students begin the school year.

➡️ Watch for school zones
➡️ Put your phone away - don’t get distracted
➡️ Drop off and pick up in designated areas
➡️ Watch for children around parked cars
➡️ Always stop for buses loading or unloading students

School starts back this Wednesday, August 14. We wish everyone a safe and happy school year!

You’ve heard of going green, and now we're going orange! 🟠♻️

Not sure what to do with plastic utensils, candy wrappers, or foam take-out containers? The Hefty ReNew Program, in collaboration with Rumpke, recycles items not typically accepted locally.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲:
-Purchase orange bags and fill them with hard-to-recycle materials Rumpke doesn't typically accept.
-Place the filled, tightly closed orange bags on top of your other recycling items for collection.
-Rumpke will separate these bags and send them to Hefty for processing.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
-Chip bags, plastic grocery bags, stand-up pouches, plastic colored cups, and foam take-out containers (clean, dry, and foil-free).

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀?
-New products like plastic lumber and park benches.

➡️ Get started today: https://www.hefty.com/products/hefty-renew

Please note: This program is being offered by Hefty, and is not directly affiliated with our recycling program.

Did you know that the City of Worthington along with 11 other cities diverted more than 3 million pounds of food waste from landfills between 2019 and 2023? ⭐

Thanks to support from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio - SWACO and a partnership with GoZERO Services, Food Waste Compost Courier, the City of Worthington piloted a program to collect and compost household food scraps. We are part of an amazing community of organizations and businesses reducing food waste in Franklin County.

🔍 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3r6y7s82

Planning a home project, building a fence, or constructing a shed that requires a permit? Be sure your property is within the city limits of Worthington!

There is an easy tool that allows you to simply search your address and tell if you are in city limits. Here's how it works:

1. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ye27akjb
2. Click the drop-down arrow to the left of the search bar and choose the "In Worthington?" option.
3. Enter your address.

✅ If your address appears, you are within city limits.
❌ If your address does not appear, you are not within city limits.

If you are in city limits, you can apply for permits on our website, here: https://worthington.org/468/Permit-Applications

We're back just in time for a very special Back-to-School episode with Dr. Trent Bowers, Superintendent of Worthington Schools! 📣

Dr. Bowers shares what to expect in the new school year. He also provides updates on the high school construction, Portrait of a Learner, and everything to help with your back-to-school efforts.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
🎧 Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2py7zjwz
🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4m3sfhh7
🎧 Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/nstrevt6
📹 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/975720425

🤝 Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce

Another successful is in the books! 🍦🎉

We want to give a big shoutout to our incredible partners at Dairy Queen and all the wonderful folks who invited us to their neighborhood gatherings for another fantastic evening of connection and community.

Thank you to our incredible residents for their commitment to caring for each other and making Worthington safer! 💙

Get excited, autumn lovers... 🍂

Our 2024 Fall Activities & Recreation Guide is now online! Discover new activities like Creepy Creatures, Teen Art Nights, Adult Open Kickball, and more.

📅 Registration opens on August 19 for residents and members, and on August 21 for the general public. Printed copies will be available soon, by request only.

🔍 View the brochure: https://tinyurl.com/yc5bppa4

Buckle up for the final of the season! The Buzzard Kings will rock the Village Green this Sunday at 7 PM. 🎶

Four veteran rockers take the stage to preach the rock and roll gospel and renew your faith. Pulling inspiration from the great heartland music of Kansas City, the tradition of Memphis, and the charm of Nashville, The Buzzard Kings take you on an incredible musical journey.

Special thanks to our concert sponsor, FCBank, our incredible performers, and everyone who attended a show this season!

➡️ View our weather policy: https://tinyurl.com/2pr597nc

Last-minute openings for National Night Out! 📣

Sign up for a 5:15 or 5:45 time slot now: https://tinyurl.com/3dd52eud

The Worthington Parks are full of people playing sports and getting exercise, and now there is a new life-saving tool installed at McCord Park in case someone has a medical emergency. 🚑

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is now stored in a weather-resistant cabinet in easy view on the north side of the restrooms by the ball fields. In combination with CPR, AEDs can help save a life before first responders arrive. If someone falls unconscious and has stopped breathing or has no pulse, remember first to call 9-1-1, send someone to grab the AED, and begin CPR.

The City is working to install these at more parks and public locations around town. We encourage those without training to enroll in a CPR and AED course. To find one near you, go to heart.org.

Join the Worthington team! The Department of Service and Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for the position of part-time custodian.

🕐 Hours: Monday-Friday, after 4:00 p.m., up to 4 hours per night.

➡️ Learn more and apply here: https://www.worthington.org/jobs.aspx?jobID=111

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the crowd favorite, The Ohio State Alumni Marching Band! A huge thank you to our sponsor, FCBank, for their generous support. Don't miss our final concert next week, featuring the Buzzard Kings. We hope you will join us there! 🎼🎸

Not sure what to do with leftover motor oil you have at home? Motor oil may be dropped off at the Service & Engineering Department anytime 24/7 for recycling. ♻️

Motor oil may not be mixed with other materials and must be in a leak-proof container and labeled. Please set it outside the gate at the north end of the building in the designated shed marked “Motor Oil Only.”

We're hiring crossing guards! 🚸

Worthington students head back to school soon and the City is still in need of school crossing guards to help them get to and from school safely.

Apply today for a fun, part-time opportunity to make a difference in your community!

➡️ Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/yyzrw4nc

It's that time of the year for... 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! ♻️

PreCycle Day, Saturday, August 10th, is a city-wide free curbside exchange of reusable items. Here's how to participate:

-Set out re-usable items (not trash) and then check out other offerings in your neighborhood.
-Please keep items neat and orderly.
-All treasures that you claim are in an "as is" condition.
-Everything is free and located curbside, in driveways, or on front lawns along the sidewalks.
-Shoppers, do not confuse PreCycle items with non-PreCycle items in the front yard.

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Since PreCycle Day is on Saturday, there is no trash pickup until the next Friday. Please remove all leftover PreCycle items at your curb by 6 pm Saturday.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: PreCycle Day is not a garage sale. For a garage sale permit: https://worthington.org/596/Garage-Sale-Permits

Worthington Citizens Academy is returning for 2024!

Join us to connect with our community and go behind the scenes to learn more about how our local government works. The seven-week program kicks off on September 18th, and participants will:

✅ Meet City Council members, department heads, and staff.
✅ Learn how decisions are made, how city funds are allocated, and how departments operate.
✅ Participate in lively discussions, role-playing, and other fun interactive activities.
✅ Tour city facilities.
✅ Become more informed, involved citizens.
Plus so much more!

➡️ Learn more and register: https://www.worthington.org/832/Citizens-Academy