The city of Gahanna represents one of the most successful communities in Ohio. With over 34,000 residents, Gahanna is one of the fastest growing suburbs of the Metropolitan Columbus area. Rich in heritage and diversity, Gahanna offers a friendly environment, unique historic attractions, high-quality restaurants and accommodations, eclectic shopping destinations and expansive green space. Only eigh
t miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events. Recognized as one of the top 100 places to live in the nation and one of the top 20 places to retire in the United States, Gahanna holds all the amenities of a big-city atmosphere with a small-town feel. With 32 parks, holding over 750 acres of land, Gahanna holds a higher per capita park space then most of Central Ohio. Included within the parks space is 3 athletic complexes, 2 municipal swimming pools, and a USGA regulated 9-hole golf course. Gahanna also boasts over 50 different restaurants and many small businesses. With an exceptionally low crime rate and a personable, friendly police force, it is easy to see why companies and families feel comfortable settling in here. The $60 million, 3.5 acre, Creekside Development has added a lot of economic growth to Gahanna. This once under-utilized main street district and retail center has quickly become a vibrant destination for shopping, and entertainment. The Central Park of Gahanna is a major business park encompassing nearly 100 acres of development-ready land. This park will be the center of Gahanna’s established Office, Commerce, and Technology district. Accentuating the business campus is a unique and exciting amenity, the Tartan Golf Academy, a par 3, nine-hole course and driving range that is set to open in 2011 with an outstanding view of the Columbus skyline. Gahanna has become the choice community for new investment by providing cost-effective, competitive business solutions, including tax incentives, high-bandwidth fiber access and comprehensive business services. Gahanna also has partnered with the city of Columbus and the Port Columbus International Airport to market the community to aviation, transportation, and logistics further adding leverage and advancement the business services of Gahanna. This oasis in the midst of suburbanization is a city combining the “old town” feel with a restored presence, making any visitor feel welcome.
