Why Live in Heath
Heath, Ohio, a small city just east of Columbus, is known for its historical arrowheads and earthworks, reflecting its rich past. The community features ranch-style homes and split levels with spacious front yards, ideal for gardening with crabapples, sugar maples, and decorative shrubs. Newer homes, including Craftsman and colonial revivals, are found closer to Newark. Heath City Schools serve local students, with Garfield and Stevenson Elementary Schools, Heath Middle School, and Heath High School, which offers music programs. The city is 30 miles from Downtown Columbus, accessible via Route 16 and I-70, and 36 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Local attractions include Hoback Park with its riverfront walkway and ball fields, Geller Park with walking trails and winter sledding, and Heath Water Park, a summer favorite for families. The Newark Earthworks and Great Circle Museum draw visitors interested in prehistoric monuments, while the annual Oktoberfest and events at Infirmary Mound Park provide community entertainment. Indian Mound Mall, the first indoor shopping mall in Licking County, features a renovated movie theater, trampoline park, and performing arts theater. Shopping needs are met at Cross Creek, Southgate Plaza, and Southgate Center, with a Walmart Supercenter and Kroger nearby. Dining options include The Coffee Shack Coffee Roasters & Café and Pappy’s Grill on 79.