Athletic Fields
Basketball
Biking
The Genoa Trail parallels SR3 and serves as a portion of the state-wide Ohio to Erie Trail. Trailhead parking for the Genoa Trail is available at:
McNamara Park
7049 Big Walnut Road
Galena, Ohio 43021
Gateway Park
Located north of United Dairy Farmers at the southeast corner of State Route 3 and Mt. Royal Avenue
Learn more about the Genoa Trail as well as the other trail connections within and between parks.
Boating
Hoover Reservoir is located within Genoa Township but is managed by the City of Columbus. Watercraft restrictions are in place limiting boat length, horsepower, and speed. No jet skis, tubing, or swimming are permitted.
Alum Creek State Park is located just beyond Genoa Township limits. Boating and swimming are permitted.
Chess/Checkers
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Gateway Park
Located north of United Dairy Farmers at the southeast corner of State Route 3 and Mt. Royal Avenue
Please bring your own game pieces
Community Gardening
Cross-Country Skiing
Jaycox Park
Located on the north side of Jaycox Road, east of I-71
Open seasonally
Additional cross-country skiing is available at nearby Alum Creek State Park
Fishing
Center Green Park
7846 Center Green Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Hilmar Park
6533 Hilmar Dr.
Westerville, OH 43082
Fishing is a welcomed activity at Center Green Park as well as at Hilmar Park where there is a wheelchair-accessible fishing platform. Both ponds have been stocked in the past. No license is required to fish at these two locations.
Annually, Genoa Township hosts a Fishing Day in September at Hilmar Park.
Hoover Reservoir and Alum Creek State Park also offer great fishing opportunities within or nearby the Township. Be advised that state-issued fishing permits are required when fishing in these two locations.
Fitness
Group Rental/Shelterhouse/Gazebo
Golf
Two Genoa Township neighborhoods are built on popular golf courses:
The Lakes Golf & Country Club
6740 Worthington Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
The Medallion Club
5000 Club Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Historic Structure
Ice Fishing and Ice Skating
These activities are prohibited on Township property. The possibility of falling through the ice into the freezing water is too great a risk for the Township to allow. Each winter, police respond to calls made out of concern for individuals seen on frozen bodies of water. The Fire Department trains for ice rescue and maintains a specialized floating “sled”, in order to reach victims.
Despite its inherent dangers, on-ice recreation is available nearby at Alum Creek State Park, but before venturing out, review the state’s guidelines for use and know that ice is never 100% safe.
Learning/Reading
Born Learning Trail
Freeman Road Park
6460 Freeman Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Story Trail
Hilmar Park
6533 Hilmar Dr.
Westerville, OH 43082
Mountain Biking
A portion of Alum Creek State Park, including two mountain bike trails, is located within Genoa Township. Trails are maintained by Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO). Visit the COMBO website for trail conditions and rules.
Gnomewood Skills Park, Beginner's Loop & Phase 1 Trail access:
6002-6090 Lewis Center Rd
Galena, Ohio 43021
Natural Play Areas
Nature Preserves
Char-Mar Ridge Park, Preservation Parks
7741 Lewis Center Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Genoa Township owns a few greenspaces that are not open to the public at this time. These parcels are described in the Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Obstacle Course
Pets
Pickleball
Picnicing
Picnic tables are located throughout Genoa Township's parks. Some are adjacent to charcoal grills. Shelterhouses and gazebos can be rented by residents for a minimal fee. All other picnic tables are available first-come/first-served.
Dedicate a picnic table to honor a family member or friend through the Parks Giving Program.
Center Green Park
7846 Center Green Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Community Hall Park
5111 S. Old 3C Hwy.
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Freeman Road Park
6460 Freeman Rd.
Westerville, OH 43082
Gateway Park
Located north of United Dairy Farmers at the southeast corner of State Route 3 and Mt. Royal Avenue
Hilmar Park
6533 Hilmar Dr.
Westerville, OH 43082
McNamara Park
7049 Big Walnut Road
Galena, Ohio 43021
Worthington Gardens
4539 Worthington Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Playgrounds
Sledding
Jaycox Park
Located on the north side of Jaycox Road, east of I-71
Open seasonally
Volunteer
Walking Paths
Wifi
Wildlife Viewing
Parks not only provide space for recreation and relaxation, but they are also important to preserving natural areas for wildlife habitat, stormwater control, and more.
Examples of Natural Resource Management:
- Genoa Township Parks have systematically been converting mowed grass lawns to native Ohio prairie flower areas. Residents love the vibrant colors they add to the landscape while increasing habitat for pollinator species and reducing emissions to the air as a result of the no-mow nature of these designated areas.
- A population of Purple Martins is monitored as part of an academic study at Worthington Road Park. Various other birdhouses can be found throughout Township Parks.
Worthington Road Park
4539 Worthington Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
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