Community
Life in West Chester
A blend of residential, professional/commercial and recreational development has made West Chester a place “Where Families Grow and Businesses Prosper.”
The community’s vibrancy and the heart of its residents have made West Chester “One of America’s Best Places to Live.” West Chester, named to Money Magazine’s prestigious list recognizing the top 100 communities in America.
West Chester’s nearly 35 square miles is home to more than 64,000 residents and more than 3,600 businesses with a tax base of 40% commercial and 60% residential.
Parks
West Chester Township Parks are free and open to the community. These parks and recreational areas feature concerts, festivals, sports fields, programming and open play. They are also home to wildlife, pollinators and native plant species.
Community Events
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Great Pumpkin Fest Picking pumpkins from the crates -
Great Pumpkin Fest Madcap Puppets by the main stage -
Nature walk Stepping stones across the creek
Each year, West Chester is home to a wide-range of community events that bring friends and neighbors together to celebrate.
Founders Day
Founders Day is hosted by the West Chester-Union Township Historical Society and the Olde West Chester Business Association.
First Financial Bank presents
THE TAKEOVER on The Square
Need to unwind after work? Grab some friends and head to The Square @ Union Centre on Thursday nights as First Financial Bank presents The Takeover on The Square. Great bands, beer, and food are featured every week, and it’s a great place to kick the weekend off early. Free concerts are held on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. For concert dates and details, visit our community calendar.
To recommend a band, email or call 513-759-3960.
Keehner Park Concert Series
The Keehner Park concerts are 7-9 p.m. on select Saturdays at the Keehner Park Amphitheater. The free concerts welcome all guests to pack a picnic for the evening. Sorry, but alcohol is NOT permitted. For concert dates and details, visit our community calendar.
To recommend a band, email or call 513-759-3960.
West Chester Farmers Market
West Chester Market operates year-round. The weekly summer markets kick off in May and run every Saturday through September, held at the MidPointe Library parking lot. This family friendly market features local farmers, butchers, bakers, and artisans, as well as musicians, free activities, and food and drink vendors.
In cold-weather months, vendors move indoors at the Muhlhauser Barn on select Saturdays, from late November through March.
Live The Dream: Our Declaration of Unity
The communities of West Chester and Liberty townships annually come together to commemorate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Friends and neighbors are invited to begin MLK Day together with march for unity followed by a special program. Students who live in the Lakota school district are encouraged to enter the Live the Dream contest each fall leading up to the event. All are invited to join on the day of, and/or become part of the planning committee.
Shamrock Shuffle
Hosted by Edge Teen Center, Presented by Bank of America
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this community run/walk and block party. Register a team and bring a cheering squad to win prizes. This annual event takes place on The Square @ Union Centre and the race route runs through the Union Centre area and into the neighborhoods of Beckett Ridge.
West Chester Firefighters Association Easter Egg Hunt
Held rain or shine. Bring a basket or bag and arrive early! This event for kids 0-8 is presented by the West Chester Firefighters Association and is held at the upper fields of Keehner Park, 7411 Barret Road. For event information, visit our community calendar.
Memorial Day Parade
Hosted by VFW Post 7697 and American Legion Post 681
Memorial Day ceremonies in West Chester are planned each year by local veterans' groups VFW Post 7696 and American Legion Post 681. On Memorial Day starting at 10 a.m., the parade makes its way through the historic Olde West Chester business district, and the event culminates in a special remembrance ceremony at Brookside Cemetery, 6425 West Chester Road. While the parade is in motion, members of the West Chester ~ Union Township Historical Society read aloud the names of all veterans interred at the cemetery where more than 700 are laid to rest, including 100 Civil War veterans and one Revolutionary War veteran. For event information, visit our community calendar.
Food Truck Rally
Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association (UCBMA)
Join the Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association for the Food Truck Rally. This all-day event features more than 40 food trucks offering a variety of cuisines, as well as live music and a wide selection of beverages. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, OH 45069. Admission is free.
Seniors
A community for all ages!
West Chester is a community focused on being a place where all generations can live their best lives.
The Township delivers options in housing and programming to support the senior citizens of the community. Supporting families of all types is how West Chester demonstrates heart.
In order to support our senior population living independently in their homes, West Chester offers free programs such as RASKALS (Simple Acts of Simple Kindness Affecting Local Seniors) and the Senior Van Transportation Service to promote independence.
Trash and Recycling
West Chester Township does not offer township-wide trash or recycling service. Residents are free to negotiate for these services from local providers.
The Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District offers many special collections and recycling options for residents. Visit their website for more information about how to recycle or dispose of specific items.