Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend

Westerville Field of Heroes is a Memorial Day tradition that honors and remembers our heroes. The annual Field of Heroes, presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, offers multiple experiences from May 27-30, 2022.

photo via Field of Heroes

The event is held at the Westerville Sports Complex at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and County Line Road West. To drive through, enter at the Cleveland Ave entrance to the Westerville Sports Complex, across from the Community Center.

Details for the 2022 event are still tba.

The field will display 3,000 American flags in perfect rows. The Field of Heroes is especially moving when the flags are illuminated after dark. The field is open 24 hours a day through the weekend.

Field of Heroes Flag Sales

Purchase a flag to honor a hero for $35 on the website. Flags flown in the Field of Heroes can be picked up after the event or shipped for a small additional fee. For $20, flags can be dedicated and flown in this year’s field, with the flag being returned to the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club for continual use.

In addition to flag sales, a tradition has begun to offer a commemorative item representing each year. Details for 2022 are tba.

Field of Heroes 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at 8:00 AM. This family/friendly 5k Run/Walk offers unique opportunities to run through Fire Station 111 and finish among 3,000 full size American flags!

Sign up for the Field of Heroes 5k Run/Walk for an active and alternative way to honor your heroes in a unique and breathtaking setting. This flat course is on paved recreation paths, against one of the most memorable backdrops you’ll ever experience! The 2022 theme of “Westerville’s Hometown Heroes – Celebrating our Military History and Veterans”!

Cost is $20-$35. In order to guarantee your shirt size, register by May 5th. Sign up here.

See website for more announcements about Field of Heroes.

Westerville Sports Complex
325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082

Find changes for other Memorial Day events in Columbus here.