Northvale, Ohio · Population 46,500
Connected by Community.
Built for Tomorrow.
Northvale pairs small-town character with the infrastructure, parks and opportunity of a growing Columbus-area city. Here's where residents, businesses and visitors find what they need.
Welcome to Northvale
Northvale sits at the edge of Columbus's technology corridor, where 1,100 businesses, 68 miles of trails and a growing roster of neighborhoods share the same commitment: plan carefully, build well, and keep the community at the center of it. Whether you're here to renew a permit, walk the Riverside Trail, or open a storefront downtown, this is where to start.
Popular Services
The ten things residents ask for most.
City Projects
Building Northvale, One Project at a Time
From street resurfacing to trail extensions, here's what's underway across the city this year.
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2027 Street & Mobility Improvement Program
Repaving and intersection upgrades along Ridgeline Boulevard and Founders Way, with new protected bike lanes. Complete by spring 2027.
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Riverside Community Trail, Phase II
A 4.2-mile extension connecting Founders Park to the Innovation District, opening this fall.
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Northvale 2040 Comprehensive Plan
A community-driven plan for housing, transportation and green space over the next two decades. Public input is open now.
News & Community Stories
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September 19, 2026
Northvale Opens the Riverside Community Trail
The first phase of the new trail links three neighborhoods to Founders Park, with lighting and mile markers added for evening use.
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September 10, 2026
City Launches Small-Business Innovation Grant
Grants of up to $15,000 are now open to Northvale-based startups and small manufacturers working in advanced technology.
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August 28, 2026
Community Input Requested for the Northvale 2040 Plan
Residents can share priorities for housing, transportation and parks at three upcoming open houses.
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August 14, 2026
Summer Concert Series Returns to Founders Park
Free evening concerts continue every Thursday through September, with food trucks and lawn seating.
Meetings & Upcoming Events
Council meets the first and third Monday of every month. All meetings are open to the public and streamed online.
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Oct5
City Council Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. · Council Chambers, City Hall
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Oct9
Northvale 2040 Plan Open House
5:30–7:30 p.m. · Northvale Community Center
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Oct16
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
6:00 p.m. · Founders Park Pavilion
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Oct24
Small-Business Grant Application Deadline
5:00 p.m. · Submitted online
City Statistics
- 46,500Residents
- 42Parks
- 68 miOf trails
- 1,100Businesses
- $185MInvested in infrastructure
- 94%Resident satisfaction
Parks, Trails & Public Art
Room to Walk, Ride and Wander
Northvale's 42 parks and 68 miles of connected trails make it easy to get outside — and a growing public-art program means there's usually something to stop and look at along the way.
- Riverside Community Trail now connects six neighborhoods to Founders Park and the Innovation District.
- Sculpture Walk features rotating outdoor installations by regional artists along Main Street and the trail's Founders Park entrance.
- Founders Park hosts the city's splash pad, amphitheater and weekly farmers market.
Economic Development
A Growing Home for Innovation
Northvale's Innovation District has drawn technology, logistics and advanced-manufacturing employers looking for room to grow near a major metro area — without the major-metro overhead.
- Small-Business Innovation Grant Program
- Available Sites & Commercial Space
- Starting a Business in Northvale: A Quick Guide
- Workforce & Talent Partnerships
Sustainability
Planning for a Lighter Footprint
Northvale's sustainability plan targets energy, water and waste across city operations and the broader community.
- Solar-ready roofs are now standard on new municipal buildings, with a rebate program for homeowners who add panels.
- Tree canopy coverage has grown to 34% citywide under the Northvale Grows initiative.
- Municipal fleet transition to hybrid and electric vehicles is on track for completion by 2029.
See Northvale in Motion
A two-minute look at the neighborhoods, parks and people that make up the city.
City Hall Hours & Contact
Questions that aren't answered online? City Hall staff are glad to help in person, by phone or by email.
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and city holidays
City Manager's Office
Dana Okafor, City Manager
dokafor@northvaleoh.gov