Why visit Minerva Park
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 53 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Gideon Hart House, Jonathan Noble House, Cooper Park and Granville Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Minerva Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Minerva Park
Minerva Park is a village in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,009 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Minerva Park, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Gideon Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Westerville, Ohio, listed on the NRHP in Franklin County, Ohio
Jonathan Noble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
McDannald Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Columbus, Ohio
Otterbein Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic structure in Westerville, Ohio
Presbyterian Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic parsonage in the Central College neighborhood of Westerville, Ohio, United States
Temperance Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
James O Casto Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Park with trail user amenities including car parking, portable restroom, and seating. www.centralohiogreenways.com
5487 Cedardale Drive, Westerville
Cooper Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Park with trail user amenities including car parking and water fountain. www.centralohiogreenways.com
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Carsonie's Stromboli& Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
6000 Westerville Road, Westerville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Halal New York Gyro
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 0.9 mi
5565 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Gabby's
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
1887 Tamarack Circle North, Columbus
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 12:00-02:00
Hoyo's Kitchen
Restaurant · Somali · 1.1 mi
5786-5790 Columbus Square, Columbus
Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Mi Li
Cafe · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
5858 Columbus Square, Columbus
Mo-Tu 10:30-21:00, Th-Su 10:30-21:00
Silwadi Bakery
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.9 mi
5565 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus
41 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Easton Area
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
4899 Sunbury Road, Columbus
History
The village land was founded as a trolley park, also named Minerva Park. The park had a roller coaster, a small zoo, a lake, and other attractions. The park opened July 13, 1895. It operated until 1902, after Olentangy Park outcompeted Minerva Park. For its later history, the site became a graveyard for discarded streetcars. The park's owner unsuccessfully pleaded with Westerville to preserve the amusement park. The site was vacant until 1927, when construction of the subdivision began. The village was incorporated in 1940.
From the History section of Minerva Park, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship25
Central College Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Columbus Baptist Temple
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
5075 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus
Shopping9
Spring Creek Center
Shopping center · 1.1 mi
2440 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
School · 3.7 mi
2500 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
School · 5.6 mi
1270 Brentnell Ave, Columbus
Healthcare4
Map of Minerva Park
173 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westerville (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Westerville 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Gahanna 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Worthington 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Columbus 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Upper Arlington 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bexley 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Whitehall 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- New Albany 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Powell 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Dublin 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minerva Lake Road with Cercis canadensis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Temperance Row Historic District 2012-09-24 12-55-50, Chaplah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gideon Hart House in Westerville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former Saint Paul's Episcopal Church on East Broad Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jonathan Noble House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDannald Homestead, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Central College Presbyterian Church, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otterbein Mausoleum, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westerville Presbyterian parsonage, Nyttend, Public domain
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