Canal Winchester City Government

06/10/2026

We still have a few spots available for Safety City this year! If you have a rising kindergartener and live in Canal Wi******er or the Canal Wi******er Schools district, register today!

🚦 Register Now for Safety City 🚒
The City of Canal Wi******er is excited to bring back Safety City, a weeklong safety program for children entering kindergarten!
📅 August 3–7
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Indian Trail Elementary School
Safety City teaches basic safety skills through hands-on lessons with local first responders, covering pedestrian safety, fire safety, school bus safety, stranger awareness, and more.
👧🧒 Open to Canal Wi******er residents and Canal Wi******er Local School District families
📝 Preregistration required (limited to 50 participants)
💲 $25 participation fee
📆 Click here to register: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/canal-winchester-oh/catalog, look under the Activities tab
All registrants will be placed on a waitlist and notified within 1–2 business days.
📩 Questions? Contact Hannah Woodruff at [email protected] or 614-834-9915.

06/09/2026

City staff will not be processing any pool verifications on Thursday, June 11 due to Mayor's Court proceedings.

What does this mean?
- The pool is still open on Thursday.
- Anyone wishing to visit the pool on Thursday must complete the verification process before 4:30 PM on Wednesday.
- Daily admission passes for Thursday will be still sold at the pool and online to verified individuals only.

Staff will resume the verification process on Friday, June 12 at 8:00 AM. We appreciate your patience.

City staff will not be processing any pool verifications on Thursday, June 11 due to Mayor's Court proceedings. The process will resume on Friday.

06/09/2026

Know before you dig 👷🏻 These new laws go into effect today!

Big changes are coming to Ohio excavation laws.

Beginning June 9th 2026, House Bill 227 will officially take effect. One important change includes updated dig notification timing.

- Anyone digging in Ohio, must notify OHIO811 at least 2 WORKING DAYS BEFORE DIGGING (NOT INCLUDING THE DAY OF THE CALL)

- All digging projects must begin within 16 calendar days
These changes are designed to improve safety, coordination, and damage prevention across Ohio.

06/08/2026

The municipal pool opens for daily admission sales today! If you have already gone through the verification process, you may purchase a daily admission pass at the pool - look for the new "Admissions" awning to the left of the pool entrance. Daily passes may also be purchased online.
If you have not gone through the verification process yet, you will need to do that prior to purchasing a daily admission pass. More information on how to do that can be found here: https://www.canalwinchesterohio.gov/496/Season-Passes-Pool-Rates

06/05/2026

Throughout the week, members of the Street Tree Advisory Board have been lending a hand to our Public Service crews with the annual flower displays. 🌸
Board Chair Patrick Burks recently planted one of the beautiful planters outside the Community Center, featuring petunias, begonias, and lobularia surrounding a bald cypress tree.
A big thank you to Patrick and all of our dedicated volunteers who help make Canal Wi******er a little more colorful and welcoming each year. 🌻

06/04/2026

Apply to Serve on the CW Planning & Zoning Commission: The city is seeking applications to fill two openings on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Visit the city's website to review commission details and apply online.

The city is seeking applications to fill two openings on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Visit the city's website to review commission details and apply online.

06/03/2026

Water line work is now complete. No boil order is necessary. Residents in the area may see some discoloration. Simply run your faucets with cold water to flush any sediments causing discoloration.

Crews will be performing water line work along Chesterville Drive, Old Meadows Court, and Chesterville Court on Wednesday between 8:30a-4p. During that timeframe, water service will be unavailable for a few hours to homes on those streets.

06/03/2026

The Canal Wi******er Labor Day Festival is looking for nominations for the 2026 Parade Grand Marshal. See post below for full details. Nominations are due June 20.

Who will help lead one of Canal Wi******er’s favorite traditions?

The Canal Wi******er Labor Day Festival Parade returns on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. with the theme **America 250**, and we're looking for the perfect Grand Marshal to help kick off the final day of the festival!

With thousands of spectators lining the streets along the parade route, serving as Grand Marshal is a special opportunity to celebrate those who make a difference in our community. Nominations are welcome for individuals, businesses, organizations, and community groups.

🗓 Nominations are due by **June 20**.

Know someone deserving of this honor? Submit your nomination today: https://cwlaborday.wixforms.com/f/7467648902536103022

🇺🇸 Help us recognize the people and organizations that make Canal Wi******er shine as we celebrate **America 250**!

06/02/2026

🗞️ Highlights from the June 1 City Council meeting are now available online ➡️ https://bit.ly/June1Highlights

06/02/2026

Update 6/3 3:30 PM - Water line work is now complete.

June 3 Water Line Work in Wi******er Village: Crews will be performing water line work along Chesterville Drive, Old Meadows Court, and Chesterville Court on Wednesday between 8:30a-4p. During that timeframe, water service will be unavailable for a few hours to homes on those streets.

Crews will be performing water line work along Chesterville Drive, Old Meadows Court, and Chesterville Court on Wednesday between 8:30a-4p. During that timeframe, water service will be unavailable for a few hours to homes on those streets.