More Hilltop Organizations
The organization’s purpose is to combat community deterioration by beautifying Westgate Park, a public park operated by the City of Columbus, Ohio. This public charitable purpose is achieved by raising money and soliciting volunteers to maintain and improve the park’s condition, and to educate the public about the park and its maintenance. Visit their website at Friends of Westgate Park.
Friends of Westgate Park Website
Friends of Westgate Park Facebook Page
Columbus Recreation and Parks – Westgate Park webpage
The CWRC is a FREE Running & Walking club on Columbus, Ohio’s west-side with weekly group runs and running events. All events are self-paced, so no one is too fast or too slow! Join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/
Summer Jam West is a grassroots arts and music organization on the Hilltop. Their goal is to bring family, friends and neighbors together, and to raise awareness on environmental and humanitarian concerns through art. www.summerjamwest.org
Diversity has always been a way of life for the Highland West Civic Association, fully embraced by its residents and adding depth and the promise of great potential for our community.
The Westgate Neighbors Association is a major sponsor and proud supporter of the Westgate Farmers Market. Visit their website for 2020 dates and more details..
Westgate Farmers Market Facebook Page
Their mission is to create a sense of well-being through environmental improvement, maintenance, and management, thus creating ownership and empowerment in the Greater Hilltop Area
Blockwatch for the Westgate neighborhood.
Join the Blockwatch on Facebook!
Hilltop Business Association was founded in 1926 as the Hilltop Businessmen’s Association. The HBA has hosted events such as the Historic Hilltop Bean Dinner, the Greater Hilltop Open, the Annual Fall Celebration, Deck the Hilltop, National Night Out Events. The HBA offers a way for business people in the Hilltop and the Westside to network and build cohesiveness among themselves.
The Greater Hilltop Area Commission is an elected, volunteer body, established by city charter and serving as a liaison body between the Greater Hilltop community and Columbus City Hall. Visit GHAC’s Facebook page
The Hilltop Historical Society was founded in 1986 to promote the history of the Hilltop Area of Columbus, Ohio
Hilltop Historical Society Website & Facebook
Hilltop Memories U.S.A. Facebook Page Please request to join us. Over 2,400 members!
Friends of Camp Chase Trail formed in October 2013 to provide outreach and upkeep for the 15 mile trail. The Hilltop Action Team began meeting in December 2015 and is a subset of the Friends of Camp Chase Trail focusing on the 3 miles at the north end of the trail. The group is the advising body for the Camp Chase Trail Hilltop Action Plan. The Friends of the Hilltop 501(c)(3) is the Fiscal Agent for the Friends of the Camp Chase Trail including the Hilltop Action Team. Visit their website here.
Friends of Camp Chase Trail Facebook Page
The Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone is a member of the International Communities of Shalom, which comprise a movement of like-minded people of faith and conscience invested in developing the spiritual, economic, and communal well-being of local neighborhoods.
In service to the children of Hilltop U.S.A. – Columbus, Ohio. Visit the local club’s Facebook page.
Unofficial West side ice cream trail
Westgate Columbus Buy/Sell/Trade is a closed Facebook group. New people joining every day!
Westgate Columbus Discussion Forum is a closed Facebook group. Request to join our forum!
Schools & Boy Scouts
- Westgate Alternative Elementary School
3080 Wicklow Road
(614) 365-5971
Grades PK-5 - West Broad Elementary School
2744 West Broad Street
(614) 365-5964
Grades PK-5 - Imagine Academy at Sullivant
3435 Sullivant Avenue
(614) 308-5991
Grades K-5
website - Saint Mary Magdalene School
2940 Parkside Road
(614) 279-9935
Grades K-8
website
- West High School
179 South Powell Avenue
(614) 365-5956
Public grades 9-12
website
West High School, Columbus Ohio Facebook Page
- Bishop Ready High School
707 Salisbury Road
(614) 276-5263
Grades 9-12
website
- Cub Scout Pack 86/Boy Scout Troop 33
Parkview United Methodist Church
346 S. Algonquin Ave.
• Cub Scouts in grades 1-4 meet Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM
• Cub Scouts in grade 5 meet from 6:30-8:00 PM
• Boy Scouts in grades 6-12 meet from 6:30-8:00 PM For more information about Cub Scout Pack 86, visit pack86.parkviewscouting.org
For more information about Boy Scout Troop 33, visit troop33.parkviewscouting.or
Churches
- St. Mary Magdalene Church
473 South Roys Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 274-1121
website
- St. John Lutheran Church
2745 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-5286
- Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church
2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 276-5433
website
- Parkview United Methodist Church
344 South Algonquin Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 274-8431 - Westgate United Methodist Church
61 South Powell Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 274-42
- Community Christian Church
107 South Powell Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43204
phone: 614-279-6124
Westgate Park
Westgate Park is a a 46.3 acre city park situated in the center of the Westgate neighborhood featuring:
- Fishing Pond
- Rain Garden
- Recreation Center
- Closed Shelterhouse*
- Open Shelterhouse
- Playground
- Picnic areas
- Walking trail
- Wooded area
- Athletic fields & courts for tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, football, etc.
*For more information, including rental information for both the Open and Closed Shelterhouse and the Friends group, please see the City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks.
Friends of Westgate Park hosts monthly planting and cleanup events which provide many opportunities for volunteers! We work with Columbus Recreation and Parks to keep Westgate Park a point of pride for the neighborhood and all those who use it every day. Come join us anytime!
Friends of Westgate Park meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Westgate Park Community Recreation Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact us:
P.O. Box 44433, Columbus, OH 43204