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…
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…
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…
The April 15 tax filing deadline is fast approaching. In Upper Arlington, all residents aged 18 years and over must file an annual income tax return with the City, regardless of whether any tax is due. The City uses the services of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for the processing of UA income taxes. As an extra service for…
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…
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…
9-11 am, Saturday, March 16 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park It’s never too early to make summer plans, and for anyone who will be looking for seasonal employment opportunities, UA Parks & Rec is ready to meet with you. Secure your summer job at our Spring Seasonal Job Fair on the morning of Saturday, March 16! Coffee and pastries…
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…
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Register Now Through March 1 Quest Dates: March 2-10 The Upper Arlington Historical Society invites residents to get in on the fun of their annual scavenger hunt with a history twist – UA Quest – which runs March 2-10. UA Quest encourages teams of up to six people to explore what you already know about UA, and to Google what…
Construction on the Bob Crane Community Center continues to be on track and within budget, and the excitement is mounting in anticipation of a Spring 2025 grand opening. Making sure the Community Center and surrounding Kingsdale Mixed-Use development has adequate public parking available to meet the district’s needs has been a priority throughout the planning process. As initial design ideas…
Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts 2-4 pm, Saturday, February 24 PLUS: 1:30 pm Artist Talk Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road UA is celebrating Black History Month with a family-friendly event – Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts – on the afternoon of Saturday, February 24 at the Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road. We…
**Update: Reservations for the UA Stage performance are currently full. Since 2013, the Upper Arlington Civic Association has been treating UA older adults to a dinner and sneak preview of the Upper Arlington High School Vocal Music Program’s latest musical offering. For 2024, UA residents aged 60-plus and current 2024 members of the Upper Arlington Senior Center are invited to attend…
It might seem that summer is many months away as we trudge through the cold and dreary winter weather, but now is the time for families to be planning ahead for how to keep their children busy, safe and entertained once school is out for the summer. UA Parks & Rec Summer Day Camp Registration UA Resident Registration Begins 6…