UA Parks & Rec has selected The Edge Group, a Columbus-based landscape architecture and urban design firm, to spearhead the master planning process for Fancyburg Park. Nestled on 25 acres on Upper Arlington's western edge, Fancyburg Park features baseball diamonds, sports fields, a shelter house, playground, story walk, tennis and pickleball courts, and a nature area. As the City of…
The Kingsdale Parking Garage construction team has been given permission to conduct a series of extended and overnight work sessions to complete several critical stages in the project. All planned extended hours are weather permitting. Large Concrete Pours - Updated Schedule The delivery of concrete for the remaining series of large pours will begin between 3-5 am on the following…
The Upper Arlington Fire Division is proud to celebrate the graduation of Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Ochs from the Ohio Fire Academy, located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Ochs successfully completed a rigorous 10-week program as part of Class #238. Throughout the course, Ochs was apart of extensive hands-on training, mastering the skills required for modern firefighting and emergency medical services. The curriculum included…
The City of Upper Arlington is making strides toward a sustainable future at the Bob Crane Community Center with the delivery of over 400 solar panels. These panels, which arrived at the construction site on July 24, 2024, were craned onto the roof, marking the start of an exciting new phase. Illuminate USA, a solar panel manufacturer based in central…
Upper Arlington is gearing up to celebrate its rich culinary diversity during the much-anticipated 614 Restaurant Week, from July 22 to July 27, 2024. This exciting summer event puts local businesses at the forefront, allowing them to showcase their gastronomic prowess and delight food enthusiasts from across central Ohio. Participating restaurants are going all out to provide diners with a…
The City of Upper Arlington proudly welcomes Officer Ricardo Felix and Officer Alexia Gorsuch to the Upper Arlington Police Division. Both recently graduated from the Columbus Police Training Academy as part of the 144th Recruit Class on July 12, 2024. During their rigorous 30-week training, both officers mastered crucial skills from patrol procedures to emergency medical care. Their training also…
Due to unforeseen plumbing issues, Reed Road Water Park will be closed Friday, July 5, 2024. We understand this may disrupt your plans, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are pleased to inform residents that Reed Road Water Park will be operational again on Saturday, July 6, 2024. In the meantime, all other City of Upper…
Mayor’s Court for the City of Upper Arlington has been rescheduled from Thursday, July 4, 2024, to Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1 pm. This is due to the Fourth of July holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. For more information, please contact the Clerk of Courts at 614-583-5060, Monday-Friday from 8 am-5…
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, we want to remind you about a change in hours at our Parks & Recreation facilities. Please take note of the following schedule changes (Note: we recently updated these hours from what has previously been published - of note, Northam Tennis will now be closed on July 3 to accommodate fireworks setup):…
After many months of construction, the exterior of the Bob Crane Community Center is transforming into the design team's vision, as depicted by the series of renderings we've shared previously. The terracota tiles - arguably the most distinctive design feature of the facility - are being installed, a phase in the construction process that will bring much of the building…
Notice is hereby given that a petition for forfeiture will be filed in Franklin County, Ohio Common Pleas Court against the following property that was seized by Upper Arlington Police on the date shown. The property is being held by the Upper Arlington Police Department. Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the pending Court…
The City of Upper Arlington is moving forward with the next phase of the Redding Road resurfacing project budgeted for 2025 that includes new pavement surface and spot curb replacement. The need to reconfigure the area between Fishinger Road and Zollinger Road stemmed from concerns over speeding and safety as well as a desire to add multimodal options. To address…
A portion of Kioka Avenue, located south of Fishinger Road, will be closed on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 for infrastructure work. Construction crews working on Phase 2 of the Fishinger Road Reconstruction Project will be installing electrical conduit across the roadway for new traffic signals and streetlights, as well as pouring cement to stabilize the intersection. A…
In recent weeks, we have observed an increase in panhandling throughout the Upper Arlington community. While panhandling itself is not illegal, we want to remind everyone of the city ordinance that restricts individuals from entering the roadway and obstructing traffic to accept cash, food, or other items from vehicles. Our Police Division along with UA CARES have been actively responding…
As the physical construction of the Bob Crane Community Center continues, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is building out its operations plans in readiness for opening day. This includes taking a deep dive into the equipment and materials needed to furnish and run the facility, mapping out hours of operation, programming, staffing, as well as developing a budget and…