Powell offers small-town charm just north of Columbus, anchored by a historic downtown, the Olentangy River bike trails, and easy access to the Columbus Zoo. It consistently draws families for its schools and larger, newer-construction lots. Getting to Know Powell From quiet cul-de-sac communities like Quail Meadows to newer developments closer to Liberty Township, Powell's neighborhoods vary in age, lot size, and HOA structure, which makes local knowledge especially valuable
