Another spectacular showing is expected as fans, volunteers and donors turn out to watch an impressive 18,000 full and half marathon runners breeze through Central Ohio on the morning of Sunday, October 21 for the annual Columbus Marathon. For those…
It’s hard to believe the 2018 midterm elections are less than a month away. On November 6, voters will need to decide on several open seats and ballot issues—Ohio Governor, Federal and State Senate, and House of Representatives, as well…
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Smith Nature Park on Fishinger Road, the Upper Arlington Civic Association’s Golden Bear Scare is back and ready to give kids a fright night to remember. From 6:30-9 pm…
As our community’s magnificent trees begin their transformation from hues of green to gold and red, the time is almost upon us for finding our rakes and beginning the seasonal chore of clearing our yards of leaves. As always, the…
At the end of September, Tracy Hahn retired from her role as Police Chief for the City of Upper Arlington, after a 25-year career in support of our community’s safety. I am grateful to the Chief for her efforts to…
The opportunity for the City to acquire 34 acres of land on Case Road for the development of a field sports facility is making its way through the public review process. At the October 1 Council Conference Session, Parks &…
The benefits of volunteering and community service are endless. You get to meet new people. You are part of a team that makes a difference in an area that is meaningful to you. It’s a great resume builder. And it…
Central Ohio has approximately two million residents with an estimated growth of one million people over the next 30 years. This growth is exciting for Central Ohio, demonstrating a healthy economy and region, but it’s also causing local municipalities and…
Each year in early October the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 event that killed more than 250 people and destroyed over 17,000 structures, leaving 100,000 homeless. The…
While the City does offer a great leaf collection service each year, have you ever thought about turning that deluge of fall foliage into free lawn fertilizer? Or using leaves as a form of winter mulch and cold weather protection…
As our community gathered last summer to celebrate the opening of the new Tremont Pool, the Parks & Recreation Department had also been working on a series of improvements at Devon Pool. For the 2017 swim season, this included the…
The advent of cooler weather brings an urge to dig into some fall-cleaning, and to clear out items that may have accumulated in our garages and basements. In many homes, these spaces are collection sites for potentially harmful items that…
It has long been recognized that UA’s park space falls far below the recommended acreage per 1,000 of population. As a result, the parks that we do have are heavily programmed in a variety of ways. The demand for sports…
We are officially into the fall election season. For a community of residents who take their yard signs seriously to show support for candidates or issues, now’s a good time for a friendly reminder on political signs. First, here’s an…
The Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan process may not be complete just yet, but all signs indicate there’s a lot of positive activity relative to the community’s parks and recreational facilities. Work has begun on the Devon Pool bathhouse replacement,…