Forest Park Civic Association

Forest Park Civic Association

Forest Park Community History

The region now developed as Forest Park was originally awarded by President John Adams to James Hamilton in payment for military services during the Revolutionary War. This acreage was subsequently sold to others and developed into farms in which state it remained until its acquisition by the Forest Park Developers.

Forest Park, including Forest Park East and West was developed by Metzger Brothers Company as a well-planned, self-contained community. Forest Park West was the first in Columbus, and among the first in the nation, to incorporate internal shopping and recreation into a planned residential community, making it a self-sufficient community. The Development of Forest Park West was commenced in 1961 and Forest Park East in 1965.

The Forest Park Community is located in the far north portion of Columbus, Ohio, south of Ohio Route 161 (formerly Worthington - Granville Free Turnpike), east of Interstate Highway 71, and west of Cleveland Avenue. Karl Road (formerly Hess and McGuffey Free Turnpike) separates Forest Park East and West.

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Forest Park Civic Association Web Site

About our association

About the FPCA

Since its beginning on April 7, 1962, the Forest Park Civic Association has performed a vital function in this community. It has sponsored and coordinated a fine array of activities for all of our citizens. The FPCA has represented all of the residents of Forest Park to city government agencies, developers, builders and local merchants. It has offered, at its general meetings, numerous distinguished speakers and informative programs.

The FPCA publishes a monthly newsletter, The Forester (each month except for February) which is distributed to all households in Forest Park.

Please visit the Association's Web site at http://www.fpcivic.org for more information.

Email us
info@fpcivic.org

Links

Forest Park Civic Association Web Site