Hilliard is a wonderful city located approximately 14 miles northwest of Columbus, serving as a suburb of the city. This family-friendly, business-friendly community boasts quality schools, great parks, a charming historic district and easy access to I-270. Hilliard has received a number of accolades, including amongst the Best of the Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine in 2012. The city has experienced impressive growth over the years and is positioned for even more growth in the future.

The city recently invested in a new streetscape and improvements to Old Hilliard, in addition to more than $40 million in roadways and telecommunications infrastructure for a 600-acre commercial park alongside I-270. In addition to the quaint shops and local businesses in Old Hilliard, the city is home to a number of headquarters for large corporations, including BMW Financial Services, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Team, Micro Center Computers & Electronics, and Advanced Drainage Systems.

Hilliard has 23 park areas featuring ball fields, tennis courts and picnic areas. Hilliard’s Station Park is the site of many community events, festivals and concerts, and First Responders Park has one of the largest memorials in the country honoring first responders. The city operates two municipal swimming pools, including the Hilliard Family Aquatic Center, one of the largest outdoor municipal water complexes in the state. It has two 30-foot water slides, a competition pool, a lazy river and a leisure pool.

Hilliard is home to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, home to the annual Franklin County Fair. The community comes together with several events and festivals throughout the year, including Old Hilliardfest, featuring an art and street fair, a car show, games, music and food. The Historical Village in Weaver Park features nine authentic buildings, including a train depot, a one-room schoolhouse, a chapel and more. Hilliard is also home to the Early Television Museum, the only museum of its kind in the country.