Ontario, Ohio
Ontario is a city of 6,667 people in Richland County, Ohio, founded in 1834.
Why visit Ontario
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark 14 Town Center, Jacob H. Barr House, Kingwood Center and Oaktree Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Ontario
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ontario
Ontario is a city in Richland County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 6,656. It is part of the Mansfield metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Ontario, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Sunset Drive-In Theater (closed)
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
4018 Park Avenue West, Mansfield
Museums and landmarks8
Jacob H. Barr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Kingwood Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Martin Bushnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic residence in the city of Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Raemelton Farm Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Springfield Township School
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
3560 Park Avenue West, Ontario
Alpaca Meadows
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
1200 Rock Road North, Mansfield
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes60
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
1023 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.3 mi
949 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Cicis
Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 1.8 mi
2156 Walker Lake Road, Ontario
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-17:00
El Campestre
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
1971 West 4th Street, Ontario
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Logan's Roadhouse
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
2170 West 4th Street, Ontario
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Menchie's
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.8 mi
2170 Walker Lake Road, Ontario
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
O'Charley's
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
1335 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
558 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
820 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
365 North Lexington Springmill Road, Ontario
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
48 more on the map.
History
Ontario was founded by Hiram Cook, and was platted in December 1834 as a settlement in Springfield Township near Mansfield. During that same month thereafter, the original settlement of Ontario merged with New Castle, another small settlement that was originally located just to the west of the Ontario settlement along the Mansfield and Bucyrus route (known today as State Route 309) that had just been laid out and platted. New Castle was named for Henry Cassell, while others stated that it was named in honor of Newcastle upon Tyne, a city in England. Ontario was named after Ontario County, New York, the native place of the founder of the town. In 1863, the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad (later Erie Railroad mainline) reached Ontario and a train station was built, but was later demolished after much of the railway was abandoned in the late 20th century.
The arrival of the Lincoln Highway to Ontario in 1913 was a major influence on the development of the town. Upon the advent of the federal numbered highway system in 1928, the Lincoln Highway through Ontario became U.S. Route 30.
From the History section of Ontario, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship15
Central United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Mansfield Korean United Methodist Church
Church · 2.3 mi
1611 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Cornerstone Grace Brethren Church
Church · 2.8 mi
1905 North Lexington-Springmill Road, Mansfield
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
School · 3.3 mi
215 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield
Healthcare13
Discount Drug Mart Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
25 Briggs Drive, Ontario
Medquest Health Center Inc.
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
33 South Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario
Map of Ontario
174 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mansfield 5 W (0 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
Richland County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-27: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Mansfield 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Roseland 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Lexington 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Crestline 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Galion 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Bellville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Plymouth 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Butler 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Ashland 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Bucyrus 19 mi west, about 30 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
- Ontario Municipal Building, User:OHWiki, CC0
- 34 Sturges Mansfield, Smallbones, CC0
- Central United Methodist Church, User:OHWiki, Public domain
- Raemelton Farm, User:OHWiki, Public domain
- Park Avenue Baptist Church, User:OHWiki, Public domain
- Kingwood center, Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- 646 PAW Barr Mansfield, Smallbones, CC0
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