The Well is a 110,000-square-foot recreation and wellness campus that will include a gymnasium, elevated walking and jogging track, fitness floor for cardio, strength training, group exercise studios, a 240-person community events room, teaching kitchen, commercial kitchen, child watch area, dedicated space for older adults, outdoor patio, and an aquatic facility that includes a lap pool, recreation activity pool, water slide, and spa.

On Nov. 2, 2021, Hilliard residents approved Issue 22, an additional 0.5% municipal income tax, paid by individuals who work in the City of Hilliard corporate boundaries (regardless of whether they live here).

The additional revenue will be dedicated for recreation and parks, including design, construction, and operation of a new community center comparable to those in neighboring communities.

In preparing to place Issue 22 on the ballot, the City performed resident surveys and focus groups to identify what kinds of recreation and parks amenities our community desires most. This research included a regional market assessment that examine the types of recreational facilities, programs, and services needed in Hilliard and nearby communities.

The results of the survey, market study, feasibility report, and cost estimates for a possible community center were presented to City Council this spring. In June, RPAC recommended that Hilliard City Council place an initiative on the Nov. 2 ballot.

Nearly 25,000 square feet of space within The Well will be dedicated to an integrated medical health and wellness center managed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. 

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will offer Integrative Medicine, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, and Same Day Care.

We will work in collaboration to offer programs such as Exercise Is Medicine, Living Well, and Healthy Living (programs from comprehensive weight management).

The Well, located at Scioto Darby and Alton Darby Creek roads, is expected to open Fall 2025.

A membership or daily admission is required for patrons 3 years and older. This applies on the day they turn 3 years old. Admission for patrons 2 and under is free. The Depot and program registration fees still apply. This mirrors our outdoor pool membership policies.

The Recreation and Parks Department is largely financed through taxes paid by individuals living or working within Hilliard city boundaries. For that reason, we verify residency bi-annually. Those who are unable to verify that they live or work within Hilliard city boundaries must pay a higher fee.

Proof of residency or employment is accepted in person at our Community Center during normal business hours; via mail at Hilliard Community Center, 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026; by email at recandparks@hilliardohio.gov; or uploaded to a RecTrac account.

City Residents receive the lowest rates. Having a Hilliard mailing address or attending Hilliard City Schools does not necessarily mean you live within city boundaries. We verify residency on the Franklin County Auditor’s website. Renters must provide (in person or via email) a utility bill, government-issued ID, or other proof of residency.

Corporate Residents are Non-Residents paying Hilliard income taxes and also receive the resident rate. To prove employment, corporate residents must provide a valid government-issued ID and one of the following:

• A pay stub from the previous 30 days that includes the employee’s full name and current address.

• Proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the patron’s supervisor or company president.

School District/Non-Residents are those who neither live nor work within Hilliard city boundaries. These individuals pay a higher fee.

Yes. A separate membership is necessary for the two outdoor seasonal pools as the Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department operates these facilities independently from the indoor pools at The Well.

The two outdoor seasonal pools require their own outdoor pool membership with details found here for the 2025 season. Patrons will continue to purchase their outdoor pool pass for the season as they have in the past.

The indoor aquatic center is an amenity included with the membership fees of The Well. The Indoor Aquatic Center includes a lap pool, leisure pool, spa, and slide.

There is no discount for either membership if you possess the other.

Patrons can benefit from the senior rate prior to meeting the age requirement (65) by joining the HSC. Patrons may join the HSC at 55, and can receive this additional benefit from 55-64 years of age. Join the HSC today!

No, at this time we are not accepting Silver Sneakers or Renew Active. Annual, monthly, and daily memberships each have a designated Senior (65+) rate. 

All memberships purchased before the opening of The Well will become effective for one year starting the day the center opens.

The Well has a separate entrance for the HSC and members will continue to reap the same benefits of being an HSC member with their beloved clubs, coffee chats, Hilliard Cafe, lunch and learns, day trips, billiard table, chess, and more.

Coming soon! The Founding Membership benefits will be released on March 4 at the start of membership sales.

Hours of Operation:

The Well*

• Mon-Fri: 5:30a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sat-Sun: 8a.m. to 8 p.m.

HSC

• Mon-Fri: 8a.m. to 4p.m.

The Depot

• Mon-Thurs: 9a.m. to 1p.m., 4-8 p.m.
• Friday-Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sunday: 12-4 p.m.

*General operating hours of The Well include access to the fitness floors. Specific areas of operation such as the indoor aquatic center, multi-court gyms, etc. may vary by day, time, and season.

The Depot provides a safe, engaging space for children while parents enjoy their work out or other on-site activities. Equipped with age-appropriate toys, games, and activities, The Depot offers a fun and nurturing environment for little ones. Professional staff ensure a caring atmosphere, giving parents peace of mind while they focus on their fitness or wellness routines.

Ages: 6 Months to 11 Years

Drop-In Fee or Monthly Membership Add-On option.

Fees are Per Child per Session
Up to 2 Hours Maximum per Session (AM & PM)
Member Drop-In Fee: $6
Non-Member Drop-In Fee: $15
Monthly Member Unlimited: $24

• Two Fitness Floors-Several cardio and strength training spaces and options (More specific information on types of equipment coming soon!)
• Group Fitness Classes (Group Fitness Schedule to be released closer to opening day!)
• Private showers, family changing rooms, access to clean locker room, and lockers of varying sizes.
• Indoor Aquatic Center including leisure pool, lazy river, play feature, spa, slide, and competition pool.
• Gym (Open gym schedules coming soon for multi-court sports).
• Walking/Adventure Track (10 x around=1 mile)
• Social Areas

• The Depot, child watch service
• Private Rentals
• Programs, Classes, Activities with Industry Experts and Specialized Instructors in a variety of health and wellness related topics such as cooking classes, nutrition, fitness, wellness challenges, stress management, and more.
• Specialized and Advanced Fitness Programs and Classes
• Personal Training
• Your favorite fee-based programs, activities, classes, and camps will continue to be offered as listed quarterly in the Your Hilliard activity guide.

Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department will continue to provide the established fee-based programming, activities, classes, and camps on a quarterly basis, planning approximately 3-4 months in advance. Program offerings will transition from the current HSC and Community Center to The Well and will be published as part of the Fall 2025 Your Hilliard Program Guide, at which time specific programs and any associated fees are established and will be promoted.

Residents will continue to see their favorite programs, classes, activities, and camps, but also will expect to see more variety in programming for all ages based on the community input we received from January-April 2025.

Coming soon! The City of Hilliard put out a request for proposal for fitness equipment in late 2024 and are in the process of awarding a bid. Specific cardio and strength equipment and layout to be released soon, but The Well will include the standard strength and cardio equipment typically found in a state-of-the-art recreation and wellness center:

First Floor: Strength Training

• Assorted Weight Machines, Dumbbells, Barbells, Kettle Bells, Benches

Second Floor: Cardio

• Treadmills, Stair Steppers, Ellipticals, Bikes, Rowers, NuStep

Satellite Areas

• Resistance Equipment, Balance Pods, Ropes, Stretch Equipment, Exercise Balls, Medicine Balls

We welcome patrons without a membership to utilize The Well by purchasing a day pass. Add-on/unnamed guest memberships are not available for safety purposes. In order to access The Well, someone must have a named membership or purchase a daily visit pass for entrance.

Membership rates will not change when The Well opens. The annual membership is the same rate as your Founding Membership rate. Your Founding Membership will include exclusive benefits that will not be available for someone who purchases an annual membership after the grand opening event in fall-2025.

Annual membership sales will be ongoing; it’s just deciding whether or not you want the exclusive benefits of being considered a Founding Member of The Well. Founding memberships are only offered during this one-time opportunity from March 4 through the grand opening this fall.

A membership does not need to be purchased immediately on March 4. Membership sales will be ongoing and there is not a limited number of memberships available for purchase.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers a holistic approach to medicine by providing integrative medicine, same day care, behavior health, and physical therapy in the same space as The Well.

Coming soon!