Lewis Center, Ohio is a small semi-rural suburban community located in southern Delaware County, 15 miles north of Downtown Columbus and just south of Delaware, Ohio. Lewis Center's 5,000 residents have easy access to other Central Ohio communities via SR 23, I-71 and nearby I-270. Lewis Center's location makes it easy to enjoy the tranquility of living in a small town with all the conveniences of a big city. It's located in the vicinity of one of the most popular dining, shopping and entertainment destinations in Central Ohio, the Polaris Fashion Place, and Central Ohio's largest indoor shopping mall.  It is also an easy 30 minute commute to Downtown Columbus and 20 minutes to Easton Town Center.

Lewis Center Real Estate Prices

Lewis Center residents are served by the Olentangy Local School District, which serves most of Southern Delaware County including Powell.  Olentangy Schools has over 11,000 students and consists of 11 elementary, 3 middle and 2 high schools. In response to a population explosion in the school district during the past couple decades; Olentangy has opened many new schools and plans to open several more in the near future, to best meet the needs of the communities it serves. For the 2007-08 school year, 2 elementary and one middle school will be opening, along with one high school in fall 2008. Career and Technical education is provided by the Delaware Career Center. While being a rapidly growing district, quality has not been comprised; again on it's 2005-2006 District Report Card Olentangy Local Schools achieved an Excellent rating and met 103.3 out of 120 performance index points.

There is also a Christian school located in Lewis Center that was founded by Christ the King Church at Polaris in 1981, The Polaris Christian Academy, formerly known as Christ the King Christian School.

Lewis Center is located conveniently between several communities with Parks and Rec programs and YMCA's.  Within 5-10 minutes residents can access the Powell YMCA, the Westerville Community Center, Highbanks Metro Park or several area community parks and playgrounds.  Boating, fishing and camping enthusiasts have several options available to them from various nearby rivers, Alum Creek reservoir located in Alum Creek State Park.

North Orange Park is a part of Orange Township Parks and Recreation and is located in Lewis Center. Residents can enjoy all the amenities this park offers including; an aquatic center, playgrounds, athletic fields, walking trails, basketball courts, in-line skating park, skate park, sports court, neighborhood park, picnic shelters, ice skating and fishing in the pond, amphitheatre, sledding hill, sand volleyball and more. Check out the Master Plan for North Orange Park and Pool.

LEWIS CENTER OHIO GOLF COURSES:

The Lakes Country Club House

The Reserve at Glenross.

Community events are plentiful around Lewis Center. The popular Columbus Zoo is just minutes away in neighboring Powell, which hosts events such as Boo at the Zoo, Kids Zoofari, Wildlights and Eggs, Paws and Claws. Other area events include an Antique Flea Market, the Powell Festival and many other activities in Delaware, Ohio. Click here to see a listing of Lewis Center and Delaware County Annual Events.  

Olentangy School Report Card

Olentangy District Map

Contact Information:
Olentangy Local Schools