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…
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…
The first official business of the year for Upper Arlington City Council was focused on welcoming its newest members and selecting Council leadership for the next two years. Heidi Munc and Todd Walter were sworn into office for their first terms on City Council, and John Kulewicz was sworn into office for his second term. Council members selected Ukeme Awakessien…
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…
9 am-3 pm, Saturday, December 9 Station 72, 3861 Reed Road It’s official. The holiday season has arrived. As you turn your focus to the task of gift shopping, in the spirit of the season of giving it’s important that we all remember those who are less fortunate than us. On Saturday, December 9, the City’s Fire Division is hosting…
Following an extensive review and community engagement process earlier this year to explore the merits of offering the community a new electric aggregation program, City Council unanimously approved moving forward with this initiative in September. Since that time, the City has joined the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), an entity that serves approximately 30 communities across Ohio, with a…
At the November 13 City Council Meeting, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department shared the construction bid results for a series of Northam Park improvements, following an extensive study and design process. Council is expected to vote on the recommendation at its November 20 Meeting, which begins at 7 pm, at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. The City’s…
The Upper Arlington Civic Association has its holiday programming at the ready, so read on and make sure you are ready to be part of the fun. Christmas in the Park This year’s Christmas in the Park runs from Sunday, December 3 through Thursday, December 7, giving registered families the opportunity to enjoy crafts and snacks at the Thompson Park…
The November 2023 edition of Columbus Monthly Magazine is showcasing the Upper Arlington community with a special section that highlights why this is such a transformative time for our community. From the City’s perspective, we are continuing to reinvest in our streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities at record levels, and recently began construction on the Bob Crane Community Center…
VIEW THE CANDIDATES NIGHT FORUM VIDEO HERE Link: //us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/cxDcx3buU4WGkC9XwplPmu7OJKqy0i-qINZGXgtFcMv7qDV20ctK7Q0XPy3FeS09.hOQr0DOEQbyPW-Aq Passcode: LM0+n2?F The November 7 election will be here before we know it and finding time to learn about the candidates and issues coming before voters can be a challenge. But never fear…thanks to Leadership UA, Upper Arlington voters can do much of their pre-election homework at one time. This year’s…
Warrant Forgiveness Program Scheduled for October 9 am-1 pm Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 The City’s Mayor’s Court and Police Division have partnered together to host a series of Warrant Forgiveness Days, every Thursday during the month of October. Between the hours of 9 am-1 pm on October 5, 12, 19 and 26, attending individuals with existing traffic or…