Okay, so I'll admit the membership pricing here is extremely confusing, as the passes aren't very…read moretransparent about what is vs isn't covered, and there's different payment systems for each of the activities/classes. It's really bizarre.

Review for playground only!…read more We went to the library, and the Park of Roses, and this playground was sort of next to the library. I thought maybe it was at a school, but nope, at the rec center. Plenty of parking out back, of course. And a nice big playground. Baby K loved it. Slides, climbing stuff, etc. Plenty of benches for parents. The library next door for AC/potty/water breaks. Shade! No long walks for tired parents from the parking lot! We both enjoyed it.

We take our Grandkids to GraceFTC indoor play area every chance we get. The area is well maintained…read moreand spotless/clean. There's so much to do from exercising small and large muscle groups. And as a bonus the play area is steps away from The Cafe where coffee, lattes, and food is served along with a spacious area to relax. The entire facility is amazing! There's even opportunity to rent space for meetings or parties!

Grossly over-priced. Every event there is a ripoff. City of Columbus centers are much nicer - at…read morereasonable prices

I once attended a seminar with a friend at the Griswold Center on travel writing. We noticed we…read morewere the youngest ones there by a long shot, but didn't think much of it. Then I returned while in Worthington to gain more information and come to find out it is recreation center for senior citizens! But, I said to myself, I'll check this place out anyway because our elders want to know what's around town as well. I was told by one of the workers that a lot of people think it's like a nursing home; except it's not because no one actually lives there and it's for people ages 55 and older who are still living on their own. Even though I got some funny looks while checking out the place, I think it seems like a great little rec center. The building is bright and cheery and the old architecture is classical. Based upon their quarterly information booklets, it's quite an active place. The membership fee is cheap, at $10 annually for Worthington residents and $15 for nonresidents. With that membership people can get discounts to go on any of their planned trips to places around Columbus like the Franklin Park Conservatory, around Ohio like ski trips to Mad River Mountain (aka the Bellefontaine Bump) or to a dinner and a show at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Dayton, and even to other states like to Almost, Maine to see the Northern Lights. A large number of events are held right at the Griswold center from seminars on armchair travel to candy making and cookie baking classes. Griswold Center also helps people with their shopping - grocery and occasionally the mall. Educational opportunities are also available, such as tax assistance, computer basics and language classes. Fitness is a pretty big thing at the Griswold Center. There is a fitness center and people can have a personal trainer or join a fitness class like Pilates, yoga, table tennis and more. Dance classes are yet another option, including line, ballet or perhaps zumba (dance aerobics). Support groups are an important asset, including Alzheimer's for those who have loved ones suffering from the disease or are suffering from it themselves, a widow and widower support group, a diabetes management support group and a host of others. Creative arts incorporates cross-stitching, drawing, watercolor painting, writing or teddy bear making. Cards and games featured are bingo, bowling, bridge, poker, billiards and mah-jongg. Health and wellness is important and the Griswold Center offers clinics, nutrition counseling and massages. I think for this I'd have to say the four stars means "good" to me. Obviously, other than that seminar, the place is not for my use.

This is a lovely mural located on the exterior of the Tuttle Park Recreation Center. It appears to…read morebe paint, and, unfortunately, I could not find any artist notes. It catches your eye pretty quickly as you pull into the parking lot and has a nice blend of natural and earth elements located inside the overarching shape of a long bird with its wings spread. It's very nice to view and a great addition to the park area.

We've been to the park and playground many times. Today Baby K needed a pitstop, and luckily the…read morerec center was open. We hoofed it over, and when we came in the lady at the counter guessed what we needed, and directed us up the ramp to the bathrooms. Which were clean. We thanked her on the way out. The place is bigger than some of the other Columbus rec centers I've been to. They seem to have lots of activities. Big parking lot. Public art at the entrance. A cool place.

I love having the Schiller rec center as an option in lieu of joining a "gym"…read more It's got everything I need: a cardio room with decent treadmills, elliptical machines, and a couple of bikes; a weight room that has recently been restocked with $50,000 worth of new equipment. Lots of circuit training equipment and free weights, and it's big enough that it never really gets crowded whatsoever. Recently I signed up for my first class- a combination of step aerobics, kickboxing, and total body conditioning. Vicki the instructor, is no joke. For $55, I get 3 hours of class per week (1.5 hours Tues and Thurs) for ten weeks. What a great deal. Oh, and it's only $75 to join the rec center for THE WHOLE YEAR. But wait, there's more! Not only does that get you in here, but you can go to ANY rec center in the Columbus parks and rec. So if this place is closed (which it is on Sunday and Monday) you can go check out any of the other centers that may be open. You can visit the parks and rec site to see what each facility has to offer in the way of fitness classes and whatnot. Check it out!

You will need to come here to get a leisure card before entering Tuttle Pool, but the process is…read moreextremely easy with nothing more than your ID needed.

I love venturing out to various parks. This one is close/on campus. Lots of activities. Bike…read morehockey. Skate park. Playground. Paved trailways. Loads of deer.

This is a neat park located right outside of the Worthington Community Center. There's a really…read morenice community garden, plenty of ball fields, places to play, and a unique addition is the inclusion of a train lover's area featuring a bright red caboose. There is a paved walking path that winds around the area, so we gladly enjoyed a stroll. There is a lot of parking available, which is good since it appears to be quite the popular stop!

A great park with many facilities, adjacent to the Worthington Community Center. We were there for…read morea dog festival, Paws in the Park, which was held on the ballfields. Lots of ballfields, and plenty of parking. A caboose near the train tracks, in front of the rec center. And, star of the show for Baby K, a playground (there is another behind the rec center, but this one is in a corner of the park.) Big, multifaceted play structures, a "house", tables, benches, etc. Surrounded by trees. Tons of things to climb and slide on. Steering wheels so you can pretend to drive a firetruck, police car, school bus, etc. Baby K loved it, and ran all over between the toddler playground, the house, and the bigger play structure. We'll be back. Access to the playground is from the park lots, or park in the neighborhood, at the corner of Eastview and Northigh. Yes, Northigh, not North High, so don't get lost...

Westerville is known for having great parks and playgrounds, but the Johnston-McVay Park is a gem…read moreamong Westerville's network of parks. It is a relatively new park (about 5 years old) and has a somewhat non-traditional playground. The playground at Johnston-McVay is actually divided into two sections: * the upper section (closest to the parking lot) features the HAWK, a large wooden climing structure and some "roller slides". This area offers a lot of opportuity for climbing and creative play. * the lower section (closer to the road) has both traditional swings as well as a very unique swing that aloows up to 5 or 6 kids to swing togehter at the same time. My granddaughter and four or five newly found friends were swinging and singing a pirate ditty - pretending that the swing was a pirate ship. One of the nicest features of the park is that there are plenty of benches (some traditional - some large blocks of stone) for parents and grandparents to sit. The park also offers a nice mix of sunny and shady areas.

What a fantastic local park! Way to outdo yourself Westerville!…read more Just opened down the street near McVay Elementary its a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Modern Nature inspired playground equipment: swings, climbing structures, and most recognizable - Hawk/Nest. The trail around the park has placards that mark a "story path" sponsored by Westerville Library. From the looks of it, it will be a rotating story every few months. Natural play area includes creek access and some large stones for crossing the creek. Park does have a restroom. Great fun for a variety of ages of children. Be sure to stop by!