Pataskala (/pəˈtæskələ/ pə-TAS-kə-lə[4]) is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of Columbus.

[9] Born in New Jersey, the Conines purchased over 2000 acres in Lima Township, permanently settling in the area in 1821.

[9] Another early settler, Jess Stoneman Green, who had purchased much of Conine's property, likewise laid out and sold lots in 1852.

The Licking Heights district also serves parts of Reynoldsburg, Jefferson Township, and the census designated place of Blacklick.

There were 5,960 housing units at an average density of 208.2 per square mile (80.4/km2).

20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Central Ohio Technical College has a branch located within the city.

[19] Pataskala features 127 acres (0.51 km2) of parkland spread across 7 parks with wooded natural areas and river frontage.

Multiple parks are located alongside the South Fork of the Licking River.

There are an additional 47 golf courses within 20 miles (32 km) of Pataskala, including Cumberland Trail Golf Club, which borders Pataskala to the south in Etna Township.

Eleven buildings in Pataskala are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, selected by the U.S. Department of Interior in 1983.