[4] 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.

Prairie Township adopted a limited home rule form of government (ORC Section 504) in 2002.

[6] Other areas of this township are in the South-Western City School District (Franklin County, Ohio).

Prairie Township features six neighborhood parks and a 111-acre sports complex (currently under construction).

The Recreation Department hosts annual events including the Pumpkin Swim, Trick or Treat Trail, Holiday Tree Lighting, Touch A Truck, and Discover the Greater Prairie.