Summer is flying by and, while it might be hard to believe, the new school year is upon us. With classes for UA Schools beginning next week, the City’s outdoor pools will be transitioning to a reduced schedule effective Monday, August 14. Of note, the Back-to -School schedule is a change from what has previously been promoted, per the following:…
You are invited to join Parks & Recreation on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am-1 pm to enjoy a family-friendly bike ride through Upper Arlington. Participants can choose to complete the ride alongside their neighbors and join in the finish line celebration with snacks, games and music, or enjoy the ride on their own time over the span of a…
Summer Celebration has been canceled this evening, July 20, 2023 due to the impending weather forecast. It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the peak of the summer season. Thanks to UA Parks & Rec, this time of year is packed with countless options for keeping the family entertained, and the annual Summer Celebration event combines many favorites into…
Since 2014, the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Water Quality Partner Program has been helping local businesses understand and implement stormwater best practices, ensuring that their business protocols comply with local and state requirements. Specifically, the program was developed to help businesses that are too small to have compliance professionals on staff. By taking the Water Quality Partner Pledge,…
6-10 pm, Thursday, July 13 Mallway Park UA Parks & Rec is excited to host the second Arts on Arlington community event on the evening of Thursday, July 13 at Mallway Park and Arlington Avenue. Part of the UA Performance Series, Arts on Arlington is designed to support and showcase UA artists, artisans and Mallway businesses. “While our annual Labor…
Where Community Grows Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local park and recreation professionals, such as our staff in the UA Parks & Recreation Department, play in building stronger, more vibrant and…
It’s no secret that UA knows how to put on an incredible Independence Day celebration, thanks to the hard work of the all-volunteer UA Civic Association (UACA). With this year’s theme – Upper Arlington Traditions, featuring Mike Borders, Coordinator of Upper Arlington Special Olympics as the 2023 Parade Grand Marshal – the community’s Fourth of July traditions are not to…
Plans to renovate the Northam Tennis Courts and service building at Northam Park were postponed in 2022 when bids exceeded estimates by approximately 20%. During 2023-24 budget discussions, City Council members expressed support for these improvements but also indicated a strong preference for accomplishing the work within the previously approved budget of $4.2 million. The issue was revisited during Council’s…
By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
Application Deadline: July 17 There’s a lot more to community policing than meets the eye, and each fall, the Upper Arlington Police Division welcomes a select number of community members into the Citizen Police Academy program for a behind the scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizen Police Academy gives residents a greater understanding and awareness of numerous law…
4 pm, Friday, June 16 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker, Rita Fuller-Yates, an acclaimed Columbus…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community as you plan your Fourth Weekend and day-of activities. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline for submitting your permit application is Friday, June 24. The $50…
1-5 pm, Sunday, June 11 Sunny 95 Park Rainbow UA has once again expanded its plans for UA Pride, moving the event to Sunny 95 Park for 2023, and putting together an afternoon packed with activities and entertainment. Thanks to the support of many local businesses, UA Pride will include art, entertainment, resource tables and public speakers, all with a…
Like clockwork, a rainy spring followed by warm weather brings mosquitoes out just in time for summer. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, they are a potential health risk as transmitters of diseases such as West Nile, La Crosse Encephalitis and St. Louis Encephalitis. While the reported number of human cases are few, it’s still important for us to do…
The local news media landscape is not what it used to be, with fewer ways to stay current on what’s happening in your community. Recognizing this trend, the City has increased its efforts to share regular updates with residents. Below are some convenient options available to you using your smartphone. City Insight e-News Our weekly e-newsletter is the best way…