[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

Services, such as snow removal, street maintenance and signage are offered with the Orange Township service department.

Children from Orange Township attend the Olentangy Local School District.

Orange Township has many parks, including an aquatic center that has a leisure pool with a kids area, water slides and a lap pool.

Alum Creek State Park is also located within Orange Township, with access to boating, beach area and walking paths.