If you have decided this is the year to remodel a part of your home or upgrade your patio, the City’s Community Development Department can help you with an important first step: checking to see if your home improvement project requires a permit. The permitting and inspection process is important because it allows building and planning staff to ensure new…
Exciting changes are coming to Thompson Park! To make way for a new and improved playground, the existing equipment will be removed, with demolition expected to begin in early April. We know this may be sad news for some, but we’re thrilled about the new playground that will soon take its place. Over 200 residents provided feedback on design options…
Upper Arlington residents have always known their community is something special, and now two central Ohio magazines are recognizing that fact. 614 Magazine and CityScene Magazine have nominated Upper Arlington for their respective "Best of" awards, highlighting the city's vibrant community and patriotic celebrations. Best Neighborhood Nomination 614 Magazine has nominated Upper Arlington for the title of "Best Neighborhood" in…
UA is overflowing with groups and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to enriching lives and building community. As needs and opportunities change, new programs quickly emerge that fill any gaps in service and support. A long-held tradition for the City each year is a celebration of the best in our community, through the annual Community Awards Program. As…
Upper Arlington is proud to welcome two new police officers to its ranks. Abigail Wenger and Mason Morris graduated on March 15, 2024, from the Columbus Police Training Academy as part of the 143rd Recruit Class. The new officers completed over 30 weeks of intense training, covering a wide range of essential skills and knowledge areas. From patrol procedures to…
Good news has been coming thick and fast from the Upper Arlington Community Foundation these days, highlighting a variety of impressive initiatives that are making our community better in a variety of exciting ways. Edwards Green The Foundation recently announced the gift of green space to the community, thanks to the family of Michael and Phaedra Edwards, in honor of…
In response to the devastating storms that struck Logan County on March 14, 2024, three members of the Upper Arlington Fire Division have been mobilized to assist in search, rescue, and disaster operations. These firefighters are part of the Central Ohio Strike Team (COST), a specialized unit consisting of selected members from various area fire departments. The Central Ohio Strike…
The April 15 tax filing deadline is fast approaching. In Upper Arlington, all residents aged 18 years and over must file an annual income tax return with the City, regardless of whether any tax is due. The City uses the services of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for the processing of UA income taxes. As an extra service for…
10 am, Saturday, March 16 Thompson Park Get ready for the fastest 55 seconds in UA, as the Upper Arlington Civic Association hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt this coming Saturday, March 16 at Thompson Park. The fun begins promptly at 10 am, but families are advised to arrive early, so that you have plenty of time to park and…
The folks at UA Parks & Rec are ready for warm weather, as evidenced by the Spring/Summer edition of their Activity Guide, which recently reached UA mailboxes. With construction already underway to renovate the tennis courts, replace the park service building and build new pickleball courts at Northam Park, the Northam Tennis season will be abridged for 2024, with fewer…
Focusing on fall prevention and care coordination, the UA CARES program helps prevent further medical emergencies. The Upper Arlington Fire Division is expanding resources of its nationally recognized community paramedicine program, UA CARES. The UA CARES program is proud to announce the deployment of two vehicles, each staffed by dedicated community paramedics five days a week to further the City’s…
A planned 24-hour electric outage will affect the parking garage at the Kingsdale Mixed-Use Project. The outage will begin at 3 p.m. on March 4, 2024 and conclude at 3 p.m. on March 5, 2024. This temporary disruption is necessary to allow contractors to finalize ground repairs for housing panels for units located in this building. To ensure the safety…
9-11 am, Saturday, March 16 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park It’s never too early to make summer plans, and for anyone who will be looking for seasonal employment opportunities, UA Parks & Rec is ready to meet with you. Secure your summer job at our Spring Seasonal Job Fair on the morning of Saturday, March 16! Coffee and pastries…
Reed Road Park Ball Diamond Improvements UA Parks & Rec is conducting some ball diamond maintenance work at Reed Road Park in March. Beginning Monday, March 4, 2024, the public parking area fronting Reed Road and immediately adjacent to Fire Station 72 will be unavailable for approximately two weeks. This is to provide a staging area for the delivery of materials.…
Upper Arlington in the Path of Partial Totality On April 8, 2024, a rare celestial event will captivate the skies over North America, treating spectators in Mexico, the United States, and Canada to a total solar eclipse. Among the lucky viewers will be those within a 124-mile-wide band in Ohio, where the moon will completely block the sun, turning day…