Immerse yourself in the educational, recreational, and cultural experiences of Ontario. We are a community with options as diverse as a larger city with the convenience and character of a small town.
Our schools, colleges, and universities bring excellent education to your backyard, including The Ohio State University, North Central State College, and vocational training for both high school students and adults already in the workforce.
Keep active with recreational offerings to fit each season. Marshall Park serves as the hub of local sports and activities. Culturally you’ll have access to both national and local dining, shopping, movies, and community events.
Our residents are the backbone of the community; its strength and its greatest asset. Ontario continues to grow with a 17.4% growth over the last 10 years. Today, the City of Ontario is home to over 6,200 residents. Our community is fortunate to have not only the economic resources needed to foster the wide diversity of growth we experienced over the last several years, but also the support of our residents to make it happen.
New Residents
Helpful resources for new Ontario residents.
City Brochure (Directory of Phone Numbers)
Dining & Shopping
Enjoy the many restaurants, stores and unique small shops the area has to offer.
Senior Living
Helpful resources for seniors who call Ontario home.
Online Transactions Exchange Zone
A designated area available for buyers and sellers utilizing websites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace to complete their sale.
Photo Gallery
See some photos of places and activities around the Ontario area.
Richland County Health Department
Helpful resources: monthly newsletter archive.
First Call 211 Community Resources
- Food Pantries and Community Meals
- Housing/Shelters
- Financial Assistance Information
- Utility Assistance
- Transportation Options
- State and Local Government Offices
- Consumer Protection/Consumer Education
- Seasonal Assistance
- Abuse Reporting
- Food/Nutrition Programs
- Immunizations/Health Care and Screening
Education
Our schools, colleges, and universities bring excellent education opportunities.
Public Library
Get lost in a great story or enjoy one of the many offered programs.
Report a Street Light Out (Ohio Edison)