The heart of this Columbus
suburb is the historic Uptown District, whose buildings look much as they did
in 1858. Original 19th-century homes are interspersed with cozy bed and
breakfasts; nearby Otterbein
College offers quiet
walkways and shade trees.
Westerville is nationally
recognized as one of "America's
Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine, its second consecutive ranking on
the list. Featuring fantastic safety
services, more than 40 parks, a community recreation center and 23 miles of
leisure paths, Westerville
offers unmatched services, programs and opportunities to our residents,
visitors and businesses.
Many residents make the 15-minute commute to the city,
although Westerville
has also brought businesses into the area by providing tax abatements for new
construction.A community center built in 2001, plus more than 40 parks
and recreational facilities, offer entertainment for every age. --D.G.
Westerville
operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. For
the 16th consecutive year, Westerville Schools earned the “What Parents Want”
in education designation from School Match. The Class of 2008 earned more that
$25 million in scholarship offers and, on average, more than 80 percent of Westerville School District graduates pursue a
post-secondary education at colleges and universities around the world.
