Construction at the Bob Crane Community Center is in full swing, with teams making significant progress on several areas of the facility. One of the most exciting developments is the beginning of the process to dig out the swimming pool, which will be a central feature of the 155,000 square foot building. The pool is set to include a variety…
Bob Crane Community Center Goes Green with Solar Panel Installation The City of Upper Arlington is taking a significant step towards sustainability by installing solar panels on the roof of the Bob Crane Community Center. This project, scheduled to begin this spring and be completed by summer, aims to reduce the facility's carbon footprint, and promote renewable energy use and…
The City of Upper Arlington is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Hall as its new Police Chief, effective April 8, 2024. With a wealth of experience and commitment to serving the community, Hall was promoted to the role and will focus on ensuring the safety of Upper Arlington and deepening the Police Divisions’ connections with the Upper Arlington…
Officer Travis Goodman has been awarded a Golden Apple Award by the Upper Arlington Civic Association. The award recognizes Officer Goodman's exceptional dedication and positive impact on the school community. Officer Goodman was surprised with the award on April 3, 2024, at Jones Middle School amidst applause and appreciation from students, faculty, and staff. Since 1981, the UACA has been…
Construction Expected to be Completed Before Thanksgiving
Due to severe weather conditions, the public meeting regarding the Waterline Replacement Project, scheduled for 5–6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Municipal Services Center, has been canceled. The meeting was intended to discuss the proposed waterline replacement work on Walhaven Road, Bramford Road, and Overdale Road. The project includes the replacement of the existing water main, switching…
In response to the forecasted severe weather conditions, the City of Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department has made the following adjustments to its schedule for today, April 2, 2024: UA Senior Center, including Studio 55, will close at 1 pm. All Parks & Recreation programming scheduled for 1 pm or later is cancelled. All Athletic Fields are closed. These…
The City of Upper Arlington is constantly looking for ways to modernize housing stock and help families in the community live richer, healthier lives. We regularly review City regulations to ensure that we are encouraging modern housing options. In recent years, we have modified our housing standards to allow for home offices above detached garages, and in 2022 we changed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…