Plain City

An up-and-coming community in a rural area with friendly locals and fun community events.

Welcome to Plain City

Plain City is a small village in Ohio, approximately 25 miles northwest of Columbus. The rural town is an up-and-coming area known for its miles of open land and farm-style homes. Although it is close to Columbus, it feels like a world away, with a slower pace and more family & friend-oriented culture. The area’s booming growth is a testament to Plain City’s strong community and proximity to additional resources such as prestigious schools, a laid-back lifestyle, and a peaceful living environment.

What to Love

  • Small-town feel with friendly and welcoming locals
  • Rural area with open land and tranquility
  • Proximity to Columbus and other lively areas
  • Quiet neighborhoods and quality schools

Local Lifestyle

The Plain City area is well known for its small-town feel. It is a welcoming community that takes pride in local schools, small businesses, and community events. Plain City has a reputation for being a clean and friendly town with a slower pace of life.

It is a quiet town, and many people here love the small-town feel, but almost everyone agrees that despite Plain City’s small size, there’s plenty to do. Whether you want to experience Plain City’s nightlife, check out a play, learn about Plain City’s history, or delve into Plain City’s fascinating natural world, you’re sure to find something to do here.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Der Dutchman is a quaint Amish-style restaurant with an ample dining space that serves hearty dishes and a buffet with roast beef, chicken, potatoes, noodle soup, and more. The restaurant also has a bakery that sells cookies, cakes, donuts, jams, and other goodies. Jerome Village Bar & Grille serves a full menu and catering options, including specialty pizzas, salads, Italian subs, burgers, cocktails, wine, and more. The Grainery is an industrial restaurant that serves in-house smoked meat in downtown Plain City. The eatery also has live music and special events like Taco Tuesday and happy hour Miller’s Furniture is a popular Amish wood shop that sells American-made and locally crafted furniture like outdoor rockers, children’s cribs, and beds, home office pieces, dining room sets, and upholstery.

Things to Do

Jerome Village is a master-planned community with 18 neighborhoods spanning three miles with homes in various architectures. The village has 700 acres of land, where 40% is reserved for parks, green space, woodlands, and meadows. It sits close to Dublin and Plain City Schools and features a community center and restaurant. The farm-style center has a swimming pool and fitness center. 

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is named after glacier debris and is more than 1,000 acres featuring a boardwalk, wetlands, an observation tower, trails, and open green spaces. Other park amenities include natural playscapes, an obstacle course, picnic shelters, disc golf, horseback riding trails, and cross-country skiing. Prairie Oaks Metro Park is 500 acres of lush greenery and grasslands that were restored using native seeds. The park has deep lakes and offers fishing and boating. Other amenities include hiking trails, picnic shelters, horseback riding, canoeing, and pet-friendly areas.

Sports Ohio is a 100-acre sports complex that has indoor and outdoor facilities and camps. It features batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, basketball courts, soccer fields, softball, ice skating, and more.

Schools

Jonathan Alder Local School District serves more than 2,000 students and is rated in the top 100 districts in the state. The district is in a rural area and extends to Union County. It strives to provide students with comprehensive education and a strong commitment to the community.

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