Columbus Police Department 2025 Community Survey

The Columbus Division of Police released a new survey to gather community input to help improve the department. Per CALEA, which stands for Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the Division is required to put out a community survey every odd year to solicit responses from the community on how the Division is doing.  The survey has […]

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Gas Line Upgrade Progress Update

As of April 18, 2025: Main Line – 39% Complete. Service Line – 17% Complete. Columbia Gas contractors are currently installing new natural gas main and services lines in a portion of the Harrison West neighborhood south of West Second Ave. (see map). The next installation work will occur at Delaware and Harrison avenues. Once […]

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E-Waste Recycling Drive, April 25, 2025

Integrated Building Systems will be holding its 13th annual Earth Day Electronics Drive on April 25. Help us keep our landfills clean by dropping off electronics for recycling and confidential paperwork for secure, professional shredding.  New this year, you can drop off small kitchen appliances, toys, clothes and even some furniture for donation! Friday, April 25, 20258 […]

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Tree Planting at Perry Street Park – April 26, 2025

Columbus Recreation and Parks and volunteers will be planting trees and performing conservation work at Perry Street Park on April 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers should wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and clothes that can get messy. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. Street parking around Perry Street […]

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Volunteer Cleanup at Side-by-Side Park – April 23, 2025

Please join us at 5:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month for park cleanups. The second park cleanup for 2025 will be at Side-by-Side Park located on the bike trail on 579 W Third Ave. There are gardening tools to share, and feel free to bring your own. Please contact Bob Mangia at parks@harrisonwest.org […]

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Join or Renew Your Membership Today

November is the perfect time to join or renew your annual membership to the Harrison West Society for 2025. Volunteers of the Harrison West Society positively shape the quality of life in Harrison West. Our organization advocates for responsible growth, organizes public art projects and social events, and helps to reduce crime through awareness.  Simply […]

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New Parking Management Plan Update

Some residents of Harrison West will receive a letter from the Division of Mobility & Parking Services regarding a new HW permit zone, which will require a parking permit to park longer than three hours between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. The approximate permit boundaries in a clockwise direction include West Fifth […]

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Harrison West Society Meeting – April 16, 2025

Please join us at 7:00 pm on April 16 for the next Harrison West Society Meeting. The Harrison West Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month and these meetings are open to the public. We will meet in the Skyview Lounge inside Harrison on 5th, 579 West 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43021.  This new […]

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

SWACO is offering free drop-off events throughout Central Ohio for Franklin County residents, the first of which is this Saturday, April 5. WHEN: Saturday, April 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Dublin Fleet Maintenance Bldg., 6351 Shier Rings Rd. in Dublin Households generate a wide range of poisonous, dangerous, flammable, and corrosive products, […]

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Harrison West Neighborhood Cleanup, March 29, 2025

Time for spring cleaning! Please pitch in and help pick up trash that has accumulated in the Harrison West neighborhood. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at Harrison West Park at the corner of West Fourth Ave. and Oregon Ave. We will supply the litter grabbers, trash […]

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Recycle Old Tires for Free – March 15, 2025!

There is a great opportunity to dispose of your used tires properly at the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed’s tire amnesty event, where you can donate up to 10 used tires to be recycled for free! The event will be held at Linmoor Education Center, 2001 Hamilton Ave., 43211, on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m.-noon. […]

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