Pickerington Community Profile

City Information

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AIRPORTS: The City of Pickerington is ten miles from Port Columbus International Airport and 15 miles from the Rickenbacker Port Authority.

BLOCK PARTIES OR PARADES: The Pickerington City Police Department requires a permit for events that possibly require traffic considerations. Call 614-575-6911 for more information.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: The City of Pickerington is home to several events which celebrate the City and nearby area. One major event is the annual Pickerington Violet Festival. More information on the Pickerington Violet Festival can be found at www.pickeringtonvioletfestival.org or by calling 834-2717. Additionally, the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts several events such as the Taste of Pickerington/Community Showcase each year. The Chamber can be reached at 837-1958 or www.pickeringtonchamber.com. The Olde Pickerington Village Business Association promotes Pickerington's "Olde Village" area. They can be reached by calling 833-3803.

DOG LICENSES

DRIVER'S LICENSES: In the state of Ohio, driver's licenses and vehicle registrations can be obtained at any Deputy Registrar office. This is regardless of your county of residence. The Pickerington Deputy Registrar's office is located at 473 Hill Road North. The office can be reached at 834-9930.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

FIRE PROTECTION: The Violet Township FD covers the City of Pickerington. They can be reached at 837-7345.

GARAGE SALES: In order to preserve quality of life in all Pickerington neighborhoods, the City regulates garage and yard sales. Two (2) sales per year are allowed when you apply for a free permit. Permits are available at City Hall, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits are valid only for the days designated on the permit. Signage is limited to one sign at the sale displayed from the night before the sale to the end of the sale. Signs must be three square feet or smaller, and must be unlit with no movement (no balloons, etc.). Signs are never permitted on public poles, traffic signs or fences or in the right-of-way (i.e., between the curb and sidewalk or if a sidewalk is not in place, the distance from the curb or pavement to the sign is to be a minimum of 10 feet).

HOSPITALS: Mount Carmel East is within ten miles of Pickerington at 6001 East Broad Street in Columbus. They can be reached at 234-LIFE. The Fairfield Medical Center is within 20 miles and located at 401 North Ewing Street in Lancaster. They can be reached at 740-687-8000. The Ohio State University Medical Center's east side hospital is located at 1492 East Broad Street. They can be reached at 257-3000. Finally, Children's Hospital is located at 700 Children's Drive in Columbus. The main phone number is 722-2000 and the Children's Hospital Emergency Room number is 722-4300.

OPEN BURNING: To openly burn debris, one must call and receive verbal approval first from the Violet Township Fire Department. Please call 837-4123 for more information.

PICKERINGTON AREA FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry is located at 15 East Columbus Street in Pickerington's old Carnegie Library. For more information or to donate items, call Beth McCullough at 837-2691.

PICKERINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Pickerington Historical Society is a great resource to learn about the history of Pickerington. The Society's museum is open during the summer on Saturdays from 10AM to 3PM or by appointment. Call 837-2119 for more information or any assistance for historical projects.

PICKERINGTON LIONS CLUB: The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. For more information, call 920-0800.

PICKERINGTON PONDS: Pickerington Ponds is part of Metro Parks, which operates 14 parks in seven central Ohio counties. There are always programs at the Pickerington Ponds metro park for the public. For more information, visit www.metroparks.net

PICKERINGTON YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: The PYAA operates several sporting activities for Pickerington-area children. For more information call 834-1669 or www.pyaa.org.

PICKERINGTON YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION: Pickerington-area young people can get their kicks with the PYSA. Call 920-7972 for more details.

PICKERINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION

PICKERINGTON POST OFFICE: The U.S. Post Office is located at 520 Hill Road North. Their phone number is 837-5793.

PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Pickerington Public Library is located at 201 Opportunity Way near Pickerington Central High School. They can be reached at 837-4104.

PICKERINGTON POOLS: Area swimmers can visit The Swim Club at 11330 Stonecreek Drive NW. The Swim Club is privately operated and can be reached at 864-3483. Swimmers can also visit the pool at the Jerry L. Garver YMCA. Call 834-9622.

RED CROSS

REYNOLDSBURG/PICKERINGTON ROTARY CLUB: The Reynoldsburg/Pickerington Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Blacklick Woods Metropolitan Golf Course Clubhouse. The clubhouse is located at 7309 East Livingston Avenue.

PICKERINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OTHER NEARBY SCHOOLS:
Eastland Career Center: 836-5725 (high school)
836-3903 (adult education)

Fairfield Career Center: 837-9443 (high school)
1-800-686-3336 (adult education)

OHIO UNIVERSITY PICKERINGTON CENTER: 367-9371

SENIOR CENTER: The Pickerington Senior Center has a variety of activities for senior citizens. They are located at 150 Hereford Drive and can be contacted at 837-3020.

STATE OF OHIO GOVERNMENT

TAX RATES: The City of Pickerington has a one percent income tax. The Pickerington Local School District also has a one percent income tax.

TITLES: Titles for Pickerington area residents can be processed at the Pickerington Title Office located at 485 Hill Road North. The office can be reached at 833-5856.

VIOLET TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT