After a long winter, warmer weather is finally here to stay. To celebrate, UA Parks & Rec is hosting its annual Spring Fling family event on Saturday, May 11, from 11 am-2 pm at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane. Some of the great activities at this year’s Spring Fling include: Touch-A-Truck provides kids and adults an opportunity to…
10 am-3 pm, Saturday, May 4 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2151 Dorset Road St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Dorset Road is hosting its second annual Culture and Artisans Fair, from 10 am-3pm, on Saturday, May 4, in partnership with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS). The event has expanded for its second year and will feature approximately artisans from all…
April 15-May 3 Click Here for Schedule and Map The Upper Arlington Fire Division will be conducting fire hydrant flushing operations beginning the week of April 15. This annual test is part of a fire hydrant maintenance program that keeps hydrants in operable condition and identifies any deficiencies that require repair. Hydrant flushing will take place weekdays between 8 am…
Season Pass Pricing Adjustments With the Northam Tennis Courts slated for replacement as part of the 2024 Northam Park Improvement Project, it has been necessary to shorten this year’s season, with eight courts available for play from May 5 through August 4. In response, the department decided to reduce the cost of 2024 season passes by 25% and to not…
5 pm, Wednesday, April 10 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee invites residents to join them for the Second Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration, beginning at 5 pm, on Wednesday, April 10 in Mallway Park, on Arlington Avenue. This celebration of the grove of cherry trees by the Veterans Plaza is part of a broader series of…
Many species of wildlife are adept at adjusting to changing habitats and the presence of humans, capitalizing on new food sources and nesting opportunities. Here are some resources and tips for making sure your property is less attractive to wildlife such as coyotes, and for keeping your pets safe. About Coyotes Coyotes are shy and cautious animals and will typically…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, April 6 Tremont Library The Tremont Library is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 6 to mark the start of Earth Month. Co-sponsored with Sustainable UA, the event celebrates the various initiatives happening in our community to help us all become better stewards of our natural environment. Visit with local organizations, try hands-on activities, learn…
As Central Ohio continues to grow, the abundance of wildlife is adapting to dwindling natural habitats and capitalizing on the new food sources and nesting opportunities. Most times we can coexist peacefully with the beautiful array of birds, rabbits, squirrels and other creatures that take up residence in our yards and public parks, but some wildlife can become unwelcome “tenants,”…
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…
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…
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…
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Our sincere thanks to everyone who provided us with feedback on the new Thompson Park Playground. The design has been finalized and our playground vendor - Midstates Recreation - will be onsite this spring to install the new playground, with plans for completion in time for the 2024 Summer Camp. Check our project webpage to view the full set of…
While we’ve already had a taste or two of wintry weather, the next couple of months typically include their fair share of snowstorms. To help all in our community navigate the season safely, we have a few winter weather updates and reminders to share with you. Snow Removal The City provides exceptional snow removal services, with the aim of returning…
For the 16th consecutive time, the City has achieved exceptional financial ratings from two national agencies for two bond issuances. For an issuance of special obligation nontax revenue bonds to fund the construction of the leasable office portion of the Bob Crane Community Center, S&P Global assigned its top AAA rating and Moody’s Investor Service assigned the second highest rating…