


The GUIDE PARKS AND RECREATION GUIDE
MARCH-APRIL 2025
Online and office registration begins Monday, Feb. 24



Online and office registration begins Monday, Feb. 24
The Source highlights Parks and Rec. programs, activities and amenities. See page 12 for a list of classes. For additional details, access the registration system at bit.ly/gcpReg or view an activity guide as a pdf online at bit.ly/gco.Source.
The CivicRec registration system and website allows people to find information and register online where they can sort classes by age, type of program and day of the week.
Online viewing allows users to personalize options to fit their families’ schedules and interests while accessing fresher, more accurate information.
Visit bit.ly/gcpReg or go to GroveCityOhio.gov and follow prompts from the Parks & Rec. page.
Questions? Staff are available to help! For preschool, youth and adult programs, call or visit the Kingston Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For programs and activities for ages 55+, call or visit the Evans Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Walk-in registration and payment are available at both locations. Payment by phone is not available.
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICES
Kingston Center
3226 Kingston Ave.
614-277-3050
General information and preschool, youth and adult class registration
Evans Center
4330 Dudley Ave.
614-277-1060
55+ information and class registration; contact information for senior services
Gantz Farmhouse
2255 Home Road
614-277-3058
Herb garden and Gardens at Gantz Farm Volunteer information
Weather Hot Line
614-277-3060
Status updates on team sports practices and games.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Grove City Parks and Recreation
@GroveCityParks
City of Grove City
@GroveCityOhio
KEY CITY OFFICES
City Hall
4035 Broadway
Classes and programs may be canceled due to adverse conditions (road and playing surface conditions, lack of utilities, etc.).
• For updates, call 614-277-3060, visit GroveCityOhio.gov or check Parks & Rec. Facebook and Instagram accounts.
• Later updates due to incoming weather/condition changes are made to the phone line
• Participation is always at the discretion of a minor participant’s parent/ guardian or the adult participant.
Outdoor Sports/Activities
• Cancellations for evening activities are determined based on field conditions by 4 p.m. by Parks and Rec. personnel.
• Contests may be canceled later if incoming weather affects conditions. Call 614-277-3060 for updates.
• Do not use dirt or grass infields of closed fields as it may cause damage requiring repair and lead to further cancellations.
Indoor Sports/Activities
614-277-3000
Service ......................... 614-277-1100
3262 Ventura Blvd.
Public Safety/Police
2255 Home Road
614-277-1710
• Weekday classes and programs are canceled when the South-Western City School District closes due to dangerous road conditions.
• If conditions change, evening classes may be canceled at the discretion of Parks and Recreation personnel by 4 p.m.
• Weekend cancellations are made by 7 a.m., Saturday and 11 a.m., Sunday
Children need spaces where they can feel free, safe and active while interacting with others. Grove City offers preschool programs that provide the foundations of group learning with a nature-based philosophy. Options vary from parent/adult-child activities to child-only classes.
P.A.R.K. serves elementary school students by providing activities that keep them engaged, but without the structure of school. Each day includes arts and crafts as well as small- and large-muscle play.
Preschool programs foster physical, mental and cultural development for children as young as 2. Participants build selfconfidence, discover interests and develop age-appropriate skills while having fun.
Ages 3-5 build academic, social, creative, physical and emotional skills in a child-centered group setting. Children connect with the environment through nature-based classroom experiences and frequent Adventure Days. Registration opens in February for the following school year (September-May). For info, visit bit.ly/GCRecSchool or call 614-871-6330.
Ages 2-3 with an adult explore a classroom setting filled with play-based learning opportunities including planned activities and circle time with reading and movement for an hour on Friday mornings, September-May.
P.A.R.K.
Share playful creative, active and social learning activities in a classroom setting: paint, build with blocks, draw, sing and dance. Dress for play and exploration.
• Grass Grows Green Ages: 2-3 with Adult Thu., 3/6 to 3/13; 6-7 p.m.
Explore the color green through hands-on activities.
• Welcome Spring Ages: 2-3 with Adult Thu., 4/3 to 4/10; 6-7 p.m.
Use art and play to explore signs of spring.
This out-of-school program offers a safe place for children in grades K-4 to stay physically, mentally and socially active when the South-Western City School District is in session. The Summer P.A.R.K. offers full-day programming with activities and field trips including weekly trips to The Big Splash.
After-school P.A.R.K. operates Monday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m., at Buckeye Woods, J.C. Sommer, Highland Park, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementary schools.
Before School operates Monday-Friday, 6-8 a.m., at Buckeye Woods, J.C. Sommer, Highland Park, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementary schools.
Spaces limited; current P.A.R.K. families enjoy early registration.
• Summer P.A.R.K.: Wed., 3/19
• 2025-2026 After-school P.A.R.K.: Wed., 4/9
New Summer Camps Coming Visit GroveCityOhio.gov for details on fun new options this summer.
Grove City offers various team sports for ages 5 through adult. Register online or in the Kingston Center during the assigned month. Spaces are limited; registration may close before the end of the month. Youth and adaptive program players register by individual and are assigned to a team. Adults register by team.
Adult Softball - Spring-Summer
Teams play one day per week during a 10-game regular season at Fryer Park starting in mid-April. Register by team during March at $400 per team.
Leagues
Sunday Co-Rec Competitive
Sunday Co-Rec Recreational
Monday Women’s Recreational
Tuesday Men’s Competitive
Tuesday Men’s Recreational
Thursday Men’s Competitive
Thursday Men’s Church
Recreational
Friday Men’s Competitive
Friday Co-Rec Recreational
Adult Pickleball Ladder League - Spring
Play a six-week schedule starting 4/15 or 4/17 at Windsor Park. Pairings are based on weekly rankings. Register during March for $25 per player.
• Tuesday: Beginner (5:30 p.m.); Intermediate (6:30 p.m.); Advanced (7:30 p.m.)
• Thursday: Beginner (5:30 p.m.); Intermediate (6:30 p.m.); Advanced (7:30 p.m.)
Adult Cornhole - Spring
Teams of two play a six-week schedule at Grove City Brewing Company during April and May. Register by team during March at $50 per team.
• Recreational: Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
• Competitive: Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Grove City Buddy Ball
Buddy Ball removes barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field. Teams play on a special surface that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
Visit GroveCityBuddyBall.com for program details, including how to volunteer or make a financial donation.
Register by individual for $35 with Grove City Parks & Rec. for the spring-summer leagues through Mon., 3/31.
All Ages 4+ Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Teen/Adult 16+ Tue., 6-8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to participate!
Team sports involve scheduling fields and officials, and ordering uniforms for youth leagues, so registration happens well ahead of the season. Registration may close early if all available spots are filled.
Youth Registration
• Little League Ages: 5-17 February
• Softball Ages: 6-14 February
• Fall Baseball Ages: 5-17 June
• Volleyball Grades: 3-12 August
• Basketball Grades: K-12 October
Adult Registration
• Softball - Spring/Summer: March
• Softball - Fall: July
• Cornhole - Spring: March
• Cornhole - Summer: May
• Cornhole - Fall: July
• Volleyball: December
• Pickleball Ladder - Spring: March
• Pickleball Ladder - Summer: May
• Pickleball Ladder - Fall: August
Adaptive Registration
• Spring Buddy Ball
Ages: 4+ & 16+ - February-March
• Fall Adult Buddy Ball
Ages: 16+ - Mid-July-August
Bally Sports
Grove City Parks & Rec. partners with Bally Sports to offer beginner team sports experiences in T-ball, soccer and basketball. Visit bit.ly/BallySportsGC for more information and to register.
• Mini Soccer Stars Ages: 3-4
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 4-5 p.m.
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 5-6 p.m.
• Mini Soccer Stars Ages: 5-6
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 6-7 p.m.
Lead-up Sports and Fitness
Preschoolers build communication and social skills while also learning the fundamentals of sports through encouragement and instruction.
• Jump Bunch
Ages: 1 ½-2 ½; Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 6-6:30 p.m.
Ages: 2-3; Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 6:30-7 p.m.
Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills and the foundations of fitness.
• Sporties for Shorties Ages: 3-5
Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 7-7:45 p.m.
Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games.
Grove City’s Adaptive and Inclusive Program is dedicated to providing opportunities for children and adults including veterans with disabilities through recreation and leisure activities.
Grove City Parks and Rec. believes recreation should be accessible to every body and every ability including individuals with developmental, physical and invisible disabilities, or who need adaptive equipment or instruction. 2025 goals include offering a variety of activities such as weekly sports and recreation programs, special-interest classes, social activities and special events.
Have an idea for a new activity or program? Let us know! Email Maddison Mattey at mmattey@grovecityohio.gov.
• Adaptive Kids’ Indoor Play Time
Ages: 1-5 with Adult Sun., 3/9; 9-11 a.m. Sun., 3/23; 9-11 a.m.
Kids of all abilities get active using toys, gymnastics mats and play equipment including various sports balls.
• Adaptive Bingo Night
Ages: 8/up
Fri., 3/17; 6-7 p.m.
Play classic bingo for fun prizes in a lively, supportive environment designed for individuals with special needs!
• Adaptive Karaoke
Sing, dance and enjoy friendship while taking turns singing favorite tunes or dancing to others.
Ages: 14/up
Fri., 4/25; 6-7:30 p.m.
Program Age Groups
õ Adaptive
õ Preschool (1-4)
õ Youth (5-17)
õ Adult (18+)
õ 55+/Senior
See page 12 for a agegroup-based index of Parks & Rec. classes.
The Evans Center offers older residents of Grove City a variety of opportunities to stay active physically, mentally and socially. Offerings include parties, trips to restaurants and cultural sites, and classes that teach skills for navigating the challenges that come with aging.
On-site Fun
• Game Show Day $ Fri., 4/11; 1-3 p.m.
Immerse yourself in nostalgia competing with friends in classic game shows reminiscent of yesteryear.
• Movie Fun: Someone Like You Fri., 3/14; 1-3 p.m. (PG; 2024) This redemptive love story explores a man’s journey through grief during a search for the twin of his deceased best friend.
Dining Trips ¤$♦
Lunch Bunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Hofbrauhaus: Wed., 3/12
• Cap City Diner: Thu., 4/17 Supper Club: 4-8 p.m.
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill Thu., 3/27
• PF Chang’s Wed., 4/9
• Center Updates with Q & A Wed., 3/5; Noon Wed., 4/2; Noon
Tammy Jefferson shares updates and news regarding the Center. Guest speakers may also share info on topics of interest to area seniors.
Off-site Day Trips ¤$
Travel by minibus to off-site tours, shopping or entertainment. Be prepared for walking.
• LaComedia: Jersey Boys ¤$ Thu., 3/13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This award-winning musical shares the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (mature content).
• Franklin Park Conservatory ¤$ Wed., 3/19; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit a premier attraction celebrating horticulture, art and nature including butterflies.
• Columbus Consignment Shop Hop ¤$ Wed., 4/30; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a day of shopping at Grandview Heights and Columbus area consignment shops.
• LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program $ Ages: 60/up
Tue.-Thu.; 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a nutritious lunch at the Evans Center ($1.50 per meal).
Reserve a lunch: call 614-277-1067 in advance.
Annual MembershipMaximize Your Benefits
Be a part of something special with an annual membership to the Evans Center! For a $15 annual fee (covers January-December), enjoy:
• Early access to register for 55+ classes (Friday before the public).
• Full access to the Fitness Room ($120 per year value!)
• Discounted fee for select classes.
• Invitation to a members-only gala. For more information, stop in the Evans Center or call 614-277-1060.
Education Classes
Developing new skills is important at all life stages. Learn new technology, hobbies, tips for dealing with changing health needs and more.
• S.A.L.T.
Thu., 3/13; 10-11 a.m.
Thu., 4/10; 10-11 a.m.
Grove City Police provide resources, raise awareness and share tips.
• Importance of Foot Care Q&A Fri., 3/7; 1-2 p.m.
An RN assesses your foot care needs and provides services.
• Stroke Wise Fri., 3/21; 11 a.m.-Noon
Discuss resources for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Tue., 4/29; 1-2 p.m.
Learn stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.
• Lunch & Learn: Stay Active $ Fri., 4/18; 11 a.m.-Noon
Exercise can help you achieve greater health and reduce fall risk.
• Lunch & Learn: Healthy Habits for Brain & Body $ Fri., 4/25; 11 a.m.-Noon
Embrace healthy habits and control chronic conditions to safeguard your brain.
Exercise designed with seniors in mind helps keep you active, healthy, balanced and feeling good!
• Senior Yoga $
Thu., 3/6 to 3/27; 11 a.m.-Noon Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 11 a.m.-Noon Melt away tension and stress using yoga postures with breathing techniques and deep relaxation.
• Senior Exercise $
Mon., Wed., 3/3 to 3/31; 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., 4/2 to 4/30; 9-10 a.m.
Increase strength, flexibility, balance and range of motion with aerobic and strength training.
• Tai Chi $
Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 10-11 a.m. Tue., 4/1 to 4/22; 10-11 a.m.
Achieve a calm, balancing energy through slow, mindful movements.
• Chair Volleyball
Mon., Wed., 3/3 to 3/31; 1-2 p.m. Mon., Wed., 4/2 to 4/30; 1-2 p.m.
Increase upper-body mobility by playing volleyball while seated with a light-weight beach ball and net.
• Fitness Room $
Exercise on your own using NuSteps, ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, and hydraulic and free weights for $10 per month (included with Evans Center membership).
Weekdays; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Keep your mind active and your fingers agile by creating beautiful art.
• Aromatherapy Jewelry $ Wed., 3/11; 11 a.m.-Noon
Make a pendant using clay infused with relaxing or invigorating oils.
• Greeting Cards $ Celebrate memorable moments in life by making stunning, useful greeting cards ($10 material fee). Thu., 3/20; 10 a.m.-Noon Thu., 4/17; 10 a.m.-Noon
• Crafts, Creativity & Conversations $
Complete a new fun art project with step-by-step guidance.
Wed., 3/26; 10 a.m.-Noon Wed., 4/23; 10 a.m.-Noon
• Paint with Heather $
Create a beautiful spring painting with step-by-step guidance. Fri., 4/4; 1-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed? You may benefit from meeting with others facing similar challenges.
• Life After Loss Wed., 3/12; 10-11 a.m. Wed., 4/9; 10-11 a.m.
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia Tue., 3/18; 7 p.m. Tue., 4/15; 7 p.m.
• Parkinson’s Disease Mon., 3/3; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mon., 4/7; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MONDAY
9 a.m. Senior Exercise $
10 a.m. Indoor Cornhole
12:30 p.m. Bridge
1 p.m. Chair Volleyball
6:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Care Giver Support Group (1st Mon.)
7 p.m. Western Squares $
TUESDAY
10 a.m. Tai Chi $
11:30 a.m. LifeCare Alliance Lunch$
2 p.m. Showstoppers Practice
6 p.m. Yoga $
7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group (3rd Tue.)
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m. Senior Exercise$
10 a.m. Loss Support (2nd Wed.)
10 a.m. Crafts, Creativity & Conversations (4th Wed.)
11:30 a.m. LifeCare Alliance Lunch$
Noon Center Updates Q&A (1st Wed.)
1 p.m. Chair Volleyball
THURSDAY
10 a.m. S.A.L.T. Meeting (2nd Thu.)
11 a.m. Senior Yoga$
11:30 a.m. LifeCare Alliance Lunch$
12:30 p.m. Bingo
1 p.m. Euchre
FRIDAY
Noon6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive (1st & 3rd Fri.)
12:30 p.m. Bridge
$ Associated Fee
¤ Minibus transportation; must be able to get on/off without staff assistance
♦ Member discount
Walking/Easy Walking/Moderate Walking/Active
For full details on offerings and registration, visit bit.ly/gcpReg Register starting Mon., 2/24
Herb Classes
Combining creativity with nature is just one way the Gardens at Gantz Farm staff and volunteers share their knowledge. Join an upcoming class to create beautiful, useful items or learn a new approach to gardening.
• Seed Starting for Kids Ages: 6-9
Wed., 3/5; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sow seeds to start growing plants inside so you can replant them in a garden once it is warm.
• Bee House Ages: 6-9
Wed., 4/9; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Make a nesting house for solitary orchard bees, non-aggressive pollinators who live in nests.
• Jump Start Your Garden Sat., 3/8; 10:30 a.m.-Noon Plant seeds for tomatoes, peppers, flowers and herbs. Receive a flat, cell packs, soil and seeds to take home.
• Spring Clean with Essential Oils Sat., 3/15; 10:30 a.m.-Noon Create cleaning products using natural ingredients and essential oils.
For full details on offerings and registration, visit bit.ly/gcpReg Register starting Mon., 2/24
• Grow Herbs for Cooking Tue., 3/18; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn about herbs used in cooking including how to grow, harvest and preserve them.
• Herb Bread: Make, Take & Bake Thu., 3/20; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Develop yeast dough skills: make and shape a loaf of herb bread to take home for final proofing and baking.
• Easter Egg Dyeing the Natural Way Tue., 4/15; 6:30-8 p.m. Naturally dye a dozen eggs using fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, which produce subtle pastel colors.
• Spring Greens: Eat Your Weeds Mon., 4/28; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Greens offer great health benefits, and many can be found in your backyard. Learn their importance and how to cook them.
⎘See page 12 for a agegroup-based index of Parks & Rec. classes.
Celebrate Earth Day!
Cleanup Day:
Volunteers Needed Sat., 3/22, 8 a.m.-noon
KGCB is organizing a community clean-up event to celebrate Earth Day! Sign up individually or as a group, pick up supplies then head out into various areas to collect trash and beautify the community.
EcoFest
Sat., 4/19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Town Center Park
A regional celebration of all things green, visitors learn ways to support the environment, browse vendors and services, enjoy activities and more.
Grove City is full of creativity! Much like physical activity improves health, making things with your hands and performing, especially in a group, offers personal benefits that extend beyond the final product.
• Spring Break Camp! Ages: 5-12
Mon.-Fri., 3/24 to 3/28; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
When school is out, spend the day engaged in various fitness, group games and spring-art activities.
• Parents’ Night Out: Spring Ages: 5-10 Fri., 4/4; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Celebrate spring as you make crafts and a snack, hang out with Parks & Rec. staff, and dance while your parents enjoy a night to themselves.
• Pottery Wheel 101 Ages: 8-14
Mon., 3/3 to 3/10; 4-6 p.m. Use a pottery wheel to master fundamental hand-building techniques and craft a unique pot.
• Mad Scientist: Messy Madness Ages: 6-11 Tue., 4/15; 6:15-7:15 p.m. Have a blast conducting experiments with slime volcanoes.
• Paint Night Ages: 10-14
Mon., 4/23; 6:30-8 p.m. Follow step-by-step directions and add your creativity to paint a masterpiece on canvas.
Holiday Fun
Celebrate the season by making crafts and engaging in themed activities.
• Leprechaun Traps Ages: 5-10
Thu., 3/13; 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Create a trap to catch one of the wee folk to see if he will share the secret hiding place of the gold.
Children build relationships, confidence and trust in their curiosity while working in a group setting filled with play-based learning.
• Adventure Egg Hunt Ages: 2-4
Wed., 4/16; 6:15-7 p.m.
Meet at Gantz Park to make an egg craft, then receive an egg carton and search for eggs. Exchange a filled carton for a prize bag.
Program Age Groups
õ Adaptive
õ Preschool (1-4)
õ Youth (5-17)
õ Adult (18+)
õ 55+/Senior
Keeping your mind and body active is important for health for all ages. Whether you are into self-guided activities like utilizing bike paths or enjoy group classes, Grove City Parks & Rec. has something for you!
Gymnastics & Karate
These activities are great ways to develop listening skills, balance, core strength and coordination, providing a great foundation for future athletic endeavors.
Gymnastics
• Gymnastic Age: 3
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 5-5:30 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 5-5:30 p.m.
• Gymnastic Age: 4
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 5:30-6 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 5:30-6 p.m.
• Gymnastics Ages: 5-6
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 6-6:30 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 6-6:30 p.m.
• Gymnastics Ages: 7-8
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 6:30-7 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 6:30-7 p.m.
Music & Dance
Karate
• Peewee Beginner Ages: 4-7
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 5-5:30 p.m. Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 5-5:30 p.m.
• Peewee Advanced Ages: 4-7
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 5:30-6 p.m.
Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 5:30-6 p.m.
• Beginner Ages: 8/up Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 6-7 p.m. Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 6-7 p.m.
• Advanced Ages: 8/up Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 7-8 p.m. Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 7-8 p.m.
Yoga & Tai Chi
Melt away tension with postures and movement combined with breathing techniques and deep relaxation.
• Yoga
Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 6-7 p.m.
Tue., 4/1 to 4/22; 6-7 p.m.
• Senior Yoga
Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 10-11 a.m. Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 11 a.m.-Noon
• Tai Chi Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 10-11 a.m. Tue., 4/1 to 4/22; 10-11 a.m.
Music lifts the spirit and supports cognitive, social, physical and musical development.
• First Steps in Music Ages: 3-5
Tue., 3/4 to 3/18; 6:15-7 p.m.
Tue., 4/8 to 4/22; 6:15-7 p.m.
A Feierabend Music instructor leads developmentally appropriate movement, dance and music.
For full details on offerings and registration, visit bit.ly/gcpReg Register starting Mon., 2/24
• KinderMusik Ages: 1-4 with Adult Thu., 3/6 to 3/20; 9:30-10 a.m. Thu., 4/3 to 4/17; 9:30-10 a.m.
Interactive musical experiences singing and dancing support wholechild development.
• Zumba Toning Thu., 3/6 to 3/20; 6-7 p.m. Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 6-7 p.m.
Dance-fitness party fans focus on toning and sculpting muscles.
Program Age Groups
õ Adaptive
õ Preschool (1-4)
õ Youth (5-17)
õ Adult (18+) õ 55+/Senior
The City of Grove City strives to add to, improve and maintain parks and recreation facilities throughout the city, including expansion of the multi-use path system linking recreational, residential and commercial areas of Grove City.
The Big Splash
• Improvements to pool shell, gutter grates and filtration system
Fryer Park
• Installation of turf on West Pod Fields
• Ball field improvements including new dugouts, shade structures and fencing, and enhanced grading and drainage
Grant-Sawyer Homestead
• Historical restoration of the carriage house
Hoover Park
• Stabilization of the pond shoreline including erosion control
Quarry Park
• Installation of playground with accessible surface
• Pickleball and basketball courts with lights
• Shelter with plumbed restrooms
• Paved, looped path
Windsor Park
• Expansion of lighted, paved parking lot
• Addition of basketball courts on Babbert Way
• The Park at Beulah: Park Street to Beulah Park Drive (along West Water Run)
• Jackson Pike: Hawthorne Parkway to Scioto Meadows Boulevard
• Hoover Road bridge over I-71
• Quarry Park internal loop
Gantz Park
• Construction of RecSchool preschool programming building
The Park at Beulah
• Opening of the Beulah Pavilion
The new four-seasons Beulah Pavilion, nestled within the scenic green space in The Park at Beulah, offers a peaceful, picturesque setting for gatherings and events such as weddings, corporate events and community meetings.
Bookings are first-come, first-served and require a signed agreement. Renter must be age 21 or older; there is no residency requirement.
Food and beverages, including alcohol, are permitted when provided through a registered caterer.
Rental Times and Fees
Monday-Thursday
•$600: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m.
•$1,000: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday-Sunday
• $1,200: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m.
•$2,000 for full-day rental.
Features
•Indoor seating for up to 150 people.
•Glass garage-style doors that open to a spacious patio.
•A prep kitchen with refrigeration and counter space.
•Tables and chairs (standard setup included).
•Audio-visual screens (3).
To make a reservation, stop in the Kingston Center during office hours, or visit GroveCityOhio.gov.
RecSchool
Ages: 3-5
September-May
PlayTots
Ages: 2-3 with Adult
September-May
Learning Together
Ages: 2-3 with Adult
$20 (NR: $25)
• Grass Grows Green
Thu., 3/6 to 3/13; 6-7 p.m.
• Welcome Spring Thu., 4/3 to 4/10; 6-7 p.m.
NatureKids: Adventure Egg Hunt
Ages: 2-4
Wed., 4/16; 6:15-7 p.m.
$12 (NR: $14)
P.A.R.K.
Grades: K-4
• After-school P.A.R.K.
School year: Mon.-Fri., 2:30-6 p.m.
• Before School P.A.R.K.
School year: Mon.-Fri., 6-8 a.m.
Spring Break Camp!
Ages: 5-12
Mon.-Fri., 3/24 to 3/28; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
$175 (NR: $185)
Parents’ Night Out!
Ages: 5-10
Fri., 4/4; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$30 (NR: $32)
Pottery Wheel 101
Ages: 8-14
Mon., 3/3 to 3/10; 4-6 p.m.
$90 (NR: $95)
Seed Starting for Kids
Ages: 6-9
Wed., 3/5; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
$15 (NR: $20)
Grove City Buddy Ball
Register February-mid-April
May-June season
$35 per player
• Ages: 4+ : Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Ages: 16+: Tue., 6-8:30 p.m.
First Steps in Music
Ages: 3-5
Tue., 3/4 to 3/18; 6:15-7 p.m.
Tue., 4/8 to 4/22; 6:15-7 p.m.
$52 (NR: $60)
KinderMusik
Ages: 1-4 with Adult
Thu., 3/6 to 3/20; 9:30-10 a.m.
Thu., 4/3 to 4/17; 9:30-10 a.m.
$65 (NR: $73)
Jump Bunch *
Ages: 1 ½-2 ½
Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 6-6:30 p.m.
$78 (NR: $86)
Ages: 2-3
Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 6:30-7 p.m.
$78 (NR: $86)
Sporties for Shorties *
Ages: 3-5
Wed., 3/5 to 4/16; 7-7:45 p.m.
$78 (NR: $86)
Leprechaun Traps
Ages: 5-10
Thu., 3/13; 4:15-5:15 p.m.
$15 (NR: $17)
Bee House Ages: 6-9
Wed., 4/9; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
$12 (NR: $17)
Mad Scientist - Messy Madness
Ages: 6-11
Tue., 4/15; 6:15-7:15 p.m.
$20 (NR: $22)
Paint Night Ages: 10-14
Mon., 4/23; 6:30-8 p.m.
$20 (NR: $22)
Gymnastics* Ages: 5-6
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 6-6:30 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 6-6:30 p.m.
$40 (NR: $45)
Ages: 7-8
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 6:30-7 p.m.
$40 (NR: $45)
Adaptive Kids’ Indoor Play Time
Ages: 1-5 with Adult
Sun., 3/9; 9-11 a.m.
Sun., 3/23; 9-11 a.m.
$5
Bally Sports: Mini Soccer Stars
Ages: 3-4
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 4-5 p.m.
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 5-6 p.m.
$80
Ages: 5-6
Wed., 4/2 to 5/7; 6-7 p.m.
$80
Gymnastics *
Ages: 3
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 5-5:30 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 5-5:30 p.m.
$40 (NR: $45)
Ages: 4
Tue., 3/11 to 4/22; 5:30-6 p.m.
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 5:30-6 p.m.
$40 (NR: $45)
Thu., 3/13 to 4/24; 6:30-7 p.m.
$40 (NR: $45)
Karate Peewee Beginner* Ages: 4-7
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 5-5:30 p.m.
Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 5-5:30 p.m.
$45 (NR: $50)
Karate Peewee Advanced*
Ages: 4-7
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 5:30-6 p.m.
Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 5:30-6 p.m.
$45 (NR: $50)
Karate Beginner*
Ages: 8/up
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 6-7 p.m. Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 6-7 p.m.
$60 (NR: $65)
Karate Advanced* Ages: 8/up
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 7-8 p.m. Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 7-8 p.m.
$60 (NR: $65)
Adaptive Bingo Night Ages: 8/up
Fri., 3/17; 6-7 p.m.
$5
Adaptive Karaoke Ages: 14/up
Fri., 4/25; 6-7:30 p.m.
$5
Spring-Summer Adult Softball Register March 1-31
Day varies by league
$400
Spring Adult Cornhole Register March 1-31
Recreational: Tue., 6:15 p.m.
Competitive: Thu., 6:15 p.m.
$50
Spring Pickleball Ladder League Register March 1-31
Beginner to Intermediate: Tue., 6-8 p.m.
Intermediate to Advanced: Thu., 6-8 p.m.
$25
Jump Start Your Garden Sat., 3/8; 10:30 a.m.-Noon
$30 (NR: $35)
Spring Clean with Essential Oils Sat., 3/15; 10:30 a.m.-Noon
$25 (NR: $30)
Grow Herbs for Cooking Tue., 3/18; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
$15 (NR: $20)
Herb Bread: Make, Take & Bake Thu., 3/20; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$25 (NR: $30)
Easter Egg Dyeing the Natural Way Tue., 4/15; 6:30-8 p.m.
$20 (NR: $25)
Spring Greens: Eat Your Weeds Mon., 4/28; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
$15 (NR: $20)
55+ (55+ unless otherwise indicated)
LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program
Ages: 60/up
Tue.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $1.50
Center Updates with Q & A
Wed., 3/5; Noon
Wed., 4/2; Noon
Evans Center Annual Membership
$15 per year
Game Show Day
Fri., 4/11; 1-3 p.m.
$15
Bingo
Thu., 3/6 to 3/27; 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Movie Fun: Someone Like You Fri., 3/14; 1-3 p.m.
LaComedia: Jersey Boys Thu., 3/13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
$67
Franklin Park Conservatory
Wed., 3/19; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$27
Columbus Consignment Shop Hop
Wed., 4/30; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$12
Lunch Bunch: Hofbrauhaus
Wed., 3/12; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
$10; $8 Members
Lunch Bunch: Cap City Diner
Thu., 4/17; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
$10; $8 Members
Supper Club:
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Thu., 3/27; 4-8 p.m.
$10; $8 Members
Supper Club: PF Chang’s Wed., 4/9; 4-8 p.m.
$10; $8 Members
Chair Volleyball
Mon., Wed., 3/3 to 3/31; 1-2 p.m.
Mon., Wed., 4/2 to 4/30; 1-2 p.m.
Tai Chi
Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 10-11 a.m. Tue., 4/1 to 4/22; 10-11 a.m.
$18
Senior Exercise
Mon., Wed., 3/3 to 3/31; 9-10 a.m.
Mon., Wed., 4/2 to 4/30; 9-10 a.m.
$15
Senior Yoga
Thu., 3/6 to 3/27; 11 a.m.-Noon Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 11 a.m.-Noon
$20
Fitness Room
Weekdays; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
$10 per month; included in membership
Importance of Foot Care Q&A
Fri., 3/7; 1-2 p.m.
Stroke Wise
Fri., 3/21; 11 a.m.-Noon
Understanding Dementia Tue., 4/29; 1-2 p.m.
S.A.L.T.
Thu., 3/13; 10-11 a.m. Thu., 4/10; 10-11 a.m.
Yoga
Tue., 3/4 to 3/25; 6-7 p.m.
Tue., 4/1 to 4/22; 6-7 p.m.
$22 (NR: $24)
Zumba® Toning
Thu., 3/6 to 3/20; 6-7 p.m.
$15 (NR: $17)
Thu., 4/3 to 4/24; 6-7 p.m.
$20 (NR: $22)
Karate Beginner*
Ages: 8/up
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 6-7 p.m.
Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 6-7 p.m.
$60 (NR: $65)
Karate Advanced*
Ages: 8/up
Mon., 3/10 to 4/21; 7-8 p.m.
Wed., 3/12 to 4/23; 7-8 p.m.
$60 (NR: $65)
Lunch & Learn: Staying Active
Fri., 4/18; 11 a.m.-Noon
$5
Lunch & Learn: Healthy Habits for Brain & Body
Fri., 4/25; 11 a.m.-Noon
$5
Life After Loss Support
Wed., 3/12; 10-11 a.m.
Wed., 4/9; 10-11 a.m.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Tue., 3/18; 7 p.m.
Tue., 4/15; 7 p.m.
Parkinson’s Disease Support
Mon., 3/3; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mon., 4/7; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Aromatherapy Jewelry
Wed., 3/11; 11 a.m.-Noon
$14
Greeting Cards
Thu., 3/20; 10 a.m.-Noon
Thu., 4/17; 10 a.m.-Noon
Bring $10 material fee to class
Crafts, Creativity & Conversations
Wed., 3/26; 10 a.m.-Noon
Wed., 4/23; 10 a.m.-Noon
$14
Paint with Heather
Fri., 4/4; 1-3 p.m.
$14
*No class: 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/27
Walking/Easy
Walking/Moderate
Walking/Active
Murfin Memorial Field
" The Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd.
# Blodwen 2352 Blodwen Circle
$ Breck Community 3005 Demorest Rd.
% Concord Lakes 3606 Lake Mead Dr. & Cread Lawless 3401 Kingston Ave.
' Creekside 2410 Holton Rd.
( Fryer 3899 Orders Rd.
) Gantz
2255 Home Rd.
* Henceroth 2075 Mallow Lane
+ Hennigans Grove
5804 Paul Talbott Circle
, Holton Run 5301 Demorest Dr.
Hoover Crossing 2880 Wynridge Dr./ Murfin Trail . Hoover Park 4629 Haughn Rd. / Indian Trails 6190 Buckeye Pkwy. 0 Keller Farms 1904 Michelle Ct.
1 Meadowgrove 5601 Spring Hill Rd.
2 The Park at Beulah 3700 Glacial Lane 3 Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Rd.
4 Pinnacle Links North 1243 Pinnacle Club Dr.
5 Pinnacle Links South 5014 Callum Way
6 Scioto Meadows 432 Scioto Meadows Blvd.
7 Sesquicentennial 3247 Park St. 8 Skate 3728 Hoover Road
9 Swearingen 2601 Columbus Street : Town Center Park 3359 Park Street ; Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Ct.
< Westgrove 3580 Magnolia St.
= Windsor 4330 Dudley Ave./ 4408 Broadway/ Dreamfield: 3400 Ventura Blvd.
B Century Village 4185 Orders Rd.
C Eagle Pavilion 3670 Discovery Dr.
D Evans Center 4330 Dudley Ave.
E Gantz Farmhouse & Gardens 2255 Home Rd.
F George Edge Music Broadway at Park St.
G Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road
H Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial 3964 Columbus St.
I Grove City Visitors Center & Museum 3378 Park St.
J Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave.
Windsor and Gantz parks feature shelters large enough for gatherings available to the public year-round, dawn to dusk, and are open for walk-up usage if not already reserved. Reservations for May 1 through Sept. 30 opened Tuesday, Jan. 21. All other shelters and gazebos are accessible on a first-come basis and are not available for reservation by the public. The Eagle Pavilion and Beulah Pavilion have separate policies from open shelters including no walk-up usage. For more information, call 614-277-3050 or visit GroveCityOhio.gov.
Size 1,800 square feet
Picnic Tables 12 (2 ADA)
Rental Times & Fees
9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-9 p.m.: $75 ($125 NR)
Full Day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.): $125 ($200 NR)
GANTZ PARK SMALL SHELTER
Size 850 square feet
Picnic Tables 6
Rental Times & Fees
9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-9 p.m.: $50 ($75 NR)
Full Day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.): $90 ($125 NR)
Parks with Walk-up Shelters
• Blodwen
• Cread Lawless
• Creekside
• Fryer
Size 1,500 square feet
Picnic Tables 13 (2 ADA)
Rental Times & Fees
9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-9 p.m.: $75 ($125 NR)
Full Day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.): $125 ($200 NR)
PARK GAZEBO
Size 500 square feet
Picnic Tables 0 Rental Times & Fees
9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-9 p.m.: $50 ($75 NR) Full Day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.): $90 ($125 NR)
• Indian Trails
• Keller Farms
• Meadowgrove
• The Park at Beulah
• Scioto Meadows
• Swearingen
• Westgrove
• Windsor
WINDSOR PARK BASEBALL FOR ALL/DREAM FIELD SHELTER
Size 1,500 square feet
Picnic Tables 8 (8 ADA)
Rental Times & Fees
9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-9 p.m.: $75 ($125 NR)
Day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.): $125 ($200 NR)
Outdoor Shelter Reminders
• Reservations are available for May 1-Sept. 30.
• Refunds only granted 30 or more days before reservation date.
• Water fountains/flushing toilets are turned off seasonally to protect pipes (approximately Oct. 1-May 1).
• Restrooms are open to all park users.
• Reservations have priority. Police will assist if walk-up occupants refuse to leave. Call the non-emergency police number at 614-277-1710.
• Shelters are cleaned early each morning. Be prepared in case conditions are affected by others' use, weather or animals.
• Be courteous! Leave shelters in same or better condition.
• Place all refuse in proper containers.
• Prohibited actions include smoking/vaping of tobacco or marijuana, alcohol use/impairment and possession of weapons.
• All park laws apply; see Grove City Code Chapter 903.
bit.ly/gcpReg
24-7
Credit card only
Drop Box, 3226 Kingston Ave. (Rear)
24-7
Check or money order
• Due to security concerns, payments are not accepted by phone
• Online using a credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card).
Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Credit card, cash, money order, check Ages 1-54
Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Credit card, cash, money order, check Ages 55+
• In person via credit card, cash, money order or check made payable to the City of Grove City.
• Drop box (parking-lot side of the Kingston Center) by check or money order
Most activities list two fees with a lower rate for residents. Grove City Parks and Rec. facilities and offerings are funded through property and income taxes; in recognition of this, residents receive a discount.
• A resident is someone whose home address lies within the corporation limits of Grove City or unincorporated Jackson Township
• Please note: this does not include all of ZIP code 43123; the U.S. Postal Service uses ZIP codes to designate the office that delivers mail to an address.
• Verify your rate level at Property.FranklinCountyAuditor.com. Search for your address. Eligible addresses feature a parcel ID that starts with 040 or 160.
• The Fair Share Policy extends eligibility for lower rates to non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City. Proof of employment (e.g., current pay stub showing tax payment) must be confirmed annually.
• No further confirmation regarding registration is made unless there is a change to the time or location. Participants are responsible for being present at the time and location listed.
• View your household’s schedule: log in and select the account tab (top left) to view upcoming classes.
Cancellation by Participant
• Registered participants may cancel before the program starts or materials are ordered. Requests must be in writing (hard copy or email).
• For a full refund for team sports, a request must be made before uniforms are ordered. Decisions on refunds are at the discretion of department personnel.
• Refunds are by check mailed to household or reversal of a credit card charge.
Class/Event Cancellation by Department
• Activities are subject to change or cancellation based on participation, instructor availability, weather or building conditions, and public safety concerns. Staff will notify registered participants of changes to classes.
• For day-of updates team sports, call 614-277-3060, monitor social media and visit GroveCityOhio.gov
• Every attempt is made to print accurate, complete information. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the publication and the timeline for printing, the guide may include incorrect or incomplete information.
• We apologize for any errors or omissions and encourage you to visit the website and review online offerings for the most up-to-date information.
The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or otherwise record activities, participants, spectators and park visitors. Images may be used in social media, website, catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic communications or promotions. Looking for your photo?
Did you see someone taking photos and want to view them?
• Check EQ@GroveCityParks and EQ@GroveCityOhio.
• Browse the Discover Grove City magazine.
• Visit GroveCityOhio.gov.
Grove City Parks and Rec. is committed to serving the whole community regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion.
Our goal is to include individuals with special needs in existing programs based on need and ability. Individuals or groups serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make proper arrangements.
The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator is designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies.
Call 614-277-3050 for information.
Curb cans are incorporated into most Grove City homes built after 1990.
• Curb cans filter sump pump and downspout rainwater before diverting to the City’s storm drainage system.
• Most homes feature two curb cans. They are located near the curb roughly aligning with the front corners of the house.
Unsure if your home has curb cans?
• A protective round or square cap in the right-of-way near the curb indicates a curb can.
• Grass may grow over the cap, so inspect closely.
• Cored holes near the street curb may indicate there is no curb can
Homeowners are responsible for cleaning curb cans on their property. The procedure should be performed twice a year to reduce the risk of basement flooding and standing water at the curb.
Visit bit.ly/GCFloodPrevention for information on property and plumbing assessment recommendations.
Complete a thorough assessment of your property to help determine the source of flooding if you have water in your basement.
Potential problems tied to City infrastructure can be inspected by the Grove City Public Service Department.
Do an Exterior Home Check
Winter weather can damage your property. Take a spring-time inventory of your exterior property.
• Check roof for damage including looking for water stains on ceilings.
• Clear gutters of debris.
• Inspect trees for damage or rot.
Contact
Grove City Public Service
3262 Ventura Blvd. Grove City, OH 43123
614-277-1100
Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
1. Move the protective cap.
2. Remove debris (dirt, shingle grit, leaves, etc.) and locate gravel.
3. Remove layer of gravel to expose perforated under-drain, usually located 6”-18” below the surface.
4. Flush with water to verify proper drainage. If it does not drain properly, call 614-277-1100.
5. Wash gravel or replace with new gravel of same size and return it to the curb can. Put the protective cap back in place.
Learn more at bit.ly/gcCurbCan.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: April 14-20
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is a time to recognize the life-saving work performed by trained professionals in the 911 public safety field.
Started by a telecommunicator in California in 1981, the second week of April was designated by presidential proclamation in 1994 as an annual recognition of this important career.
April is National 911 Education Month. On Feb. 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama, Senator Rankin Fite completed the first 911 call in the United States. Since then, 911 has become a lifeline for millions of people around the world.
Public Safety Telecommunicators, or 911 dispatchers, work around the clock to ensure proper lifesaving care is available any time of day. Thank a 911 dispatcher today!
Have you ever considered a career with the Grove City Division of Police?
Non Law Enforcement
If interested, complete a job interest form indicating positions related to the Division of Police at bit.ly/gcjobinterestcard.
For 12 months after submitting the form, you will receive an email notification each time a position in a matching category opens with City of Grove City.
Police Officers
Grove City uses the National Testing Network to evaluate potential officers. Visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, sign up for the Law Enforcement Exam and apply your score to Grove City. Once you complete the exam and the score is submitted, Grove City will contact you
When the hiring process for applications opens, you will receive an email prompting you to apply.
For further questions regarding the hiring process with the Grove City Division of Police, send an email to: PoliceRecruitment@GroveCityOhio.gov
April: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Your notifications can wait when you’re behind the wheel. Focus on the road and remember to just drive! Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving
Learn more about the risks of distracted driving and what you can do to prevent it at bit.ly/NHTSADistractedDriving.