The City of Upper Arlington features 23 parks of various sizes, covering approximately 180 acres of land. Parks and accompanying facilities range from active athletic fields and playgrounds to wooded natural areas and ravines, shelters and art in community spaces. Certain parks include facilities such as athletic fields and shelters, for reservation with a fee through the Parks & Recreation Department, by calling 614-583-5300, or by clicking on the link at the bottom of the shelter page, or on a first-come, first-served basis, free-of-charge.