By 1808Delaware, City of Westerville
July is Park and Recreation Month across the country and there’s no better time to take advantage of Westerville’s parks, trails and facilities than now.
The community features more than 650 acres of parkland, 18,000 trees, 51 miles of trails and four premier facilities to enjoy not only in July but throughout the year.
In Westerville, more than a million people of all ages and abilities use its award-winning parks and recreation system. The Department is a five-time recipient of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management and also has been nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) since 2005.
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has designated July to highlight so many of the stories of how communities like Westerville are stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. The theme for NRPA’s 2021 Park and Recreation Month is “Our Park and Recreation Story” so be sure to share your park and recreation stories on social media using #OurParkAndRecStory.
Four years ago, a video was created to tell the story of Westerville Parks. It can be seen below.
