Outdoor Pool Updates
Summer is flying by and the start of the new school year is just around the corner. As students begin to focus on the year ahead, staffing levels for the City’s three outdoor pools are beginning to dwindle. As a…
Solid Waste Program Reminders
Here are some useful service reminders to help you get the most out of The City’s Solid Waste Program and to help keep our community looking its best: Place all items for disposal at the curb between 6 pm the…
Tips on Dealing with Rodents
From time to time, we receive a wave of calls about particular wildlife issues. As our Code Compliance Officer investigates these complaints, more often than not he finds that the problems have arisen from one or more properties in the…
Replacement of Oxford Park Playground
Continuing the City’s commitment to reinvesting in the community’s parks and facilities as part of the Capital Improvement Program, plans for replacing the Oxford Park playground are about to be implemented. In preparation for this project, the Parks & Recreation…
Finance Department Designated as a GFOA Triple Crown Winner
Congratulations are in order for members of our Finance Department, with the recent announcement from the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) that Upper Arlington is a 2019 Triple Crown Winner. This new recognition is afforded to communities that are recipients…
Building Permit Reminders
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…
High School Parking Adjustments Necessary for 2021/22 School Year
The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington School District have been working closely to prepare for this upcoming school year and the opening of the new Upper Arlington High School, located on the northwest quadrant of the high…
Upper Arlington’s Park and Recreation Story
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…
Short-Term Home or Apartment Rental Prohibition Reminder
As various trends brought about by smartphone apps sweep across the nation, the impacts—both positive and negative—aren’t always apparent at the onset. In the case of private home and apartment short-term rentals—which have been on the rise in the Central…
Coexisting with Local Wildlife
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…
UA Police Host Community Meeting on Body Worn Cameras
Noon, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Join the Meeting: //zoom.us/j/99021451922 Webinar ID: 990 2145 1922 | Passcode: 353816 Or Call: 888-475-4499 Police departments across the nation are increasingly embracing the use of body worn cameras as a protective measure for their…
UA Parks & Recreation to Host Scaled-Back Summer Celebration
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been doing an exceptional job planning and implementing safe programs and activities for the community to enjoy within the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it has been possible to open all three…
2020 Police Annual Report
The City of Upper Arlington Police Division’s 2020 Annual Report is now available on the City’s website. Included within this report are summary highlights of the activities and accomplishments of the division’s three bureaus – Operations, Staff/Investigative and Support Services…
Only Rain Down the Drain
Excessive amounts of rain can harm more than just your summer plans. The heavy downpours that are commonplace with summer storms generate high levels of runoff, which flows into storm drains and ultimately empties into natural waterways. This fast-paced runoff…
Solicitation Permits
Entities wishing to go door-to-door attempting to sell residents a good or service, or to solicit other donations must first secure a Peddling/Solicitation Permit from the City. The following set of guidelines and requirements apply: Any organization wishing to go…