The Halloween decorations adorning homes in UA each year hold their own against the Christmas holidays. From houses covered in eerie cobwebs to porches decorated with jack-o-lanterns, gravestones in front yards to flying witches hanging from trees, by the time Beggar’s Night actually rolls around, children are practically dying with anticipation to put on their costumes and head out for…
You know you’re an active Upper Arlington citizen when you’ve undergone some of our community involvement rites of passage. If you’ve ever “Walked” or donned a gold jacket for the UA Civic Association, you’re involved. If you’ve sat on a board or task force, or participated in a focus group, you’re involved. If you are serious about making a difference…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 26 Fire Station 72 on Reed Road Despite all the efforts and resources from public health agencies and safety personnel, opioid and heroin addiction remains a major health and safety crisis in our state and across our nation. This is an issue that touches people and communities of all socio-economic backgrounds and ages, including right…
Another spectacular showing is expected as fans, volunteers and donors turn out to watch an impressive 12,000 full and half-marathon runner breeze through Central Ohio on the morning of Sunday, October 20 for the annual Columbus Marathon. For those looking to cheer on this year’s participants, the marathon traces a route through a portion of Upper Arlington. Runners will enter…
The Tri-Village Packers are back for a second year, with plans for their food support program for children in Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights who are experiencing food insecurity well underway. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Packers plan to support children over the Thanksgiving and Spring Break holidays, and they are seeking financial donations from community members to help…
Following improved weather conditions, the open burn ban for Upper Arlington has been lifted. The ban, which was issued by the Ohio State Fire Marshal on September 6, 2024, due to drought conditions, restricted all open burning activities, including recreational fires, fire pits, and charcoal grills, across Franklin County and over two dozen other Ohio counties. With recent rainfall reducing…
UA is proud to be a Tree City USA, a designation that we’ve held for over 30 years. Trees enhance the aesthetics of our streets and neighborhoods, filter the air, and help keep our community several degrees cooler in the summer months. One by product of a healthy urban forest, however, is the increasing amount of leaf debris that needs…
Beggars Night in Upper Arlington is set for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6-8 pm, and this year brings a new, exciting feature to help make the most of this festive and frightful night! The City of Upper Arlington is introducing Track for Treats, a program designed to enhance the Halloween experience for both trick-or-treaters and homeowners. Homeowners can participate…
With the Columbus Marathon coming up on Sunday, October 20, and as we head toward the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, November 3, this is a great time for some safety reminders for the joggers in our community. Jogging is a popular pastime for many. The most dedicated will take to the streets at all times of the…
6-9 pm, Monday, October 14-Wednesday, October 16 Smith Nature Park Smith Nature Park passersby have no doubt noticed a chill in the air, as a host of goblins and ghouls begin to emerge from the depths of the forest in readiness for the UA Civic Association’s Golden Bear Scare. Held from 6-9 pm, Monday through Wednesday, October 14-16, the Golden…
1-5 pm, Sunday, October 6 Fancyburg Park One of the best ways to celebrate all that the fall season has to offer is by attending UA Parks & Recreation’s annual Fall Fest, held this year at Fancyburg Park on Sunday, October 6, from 1-5 pm. This popular family event takes on a twist, where the pumpkin patch meets NFL tailgate…
The 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available on our website, providing an overview of your City’s financial health. Taxes and finances are a complicated thing on a personal level, let alone at the City or State level, and the PAFR is our attempt to give you the “CliffsNotes” version of a much larger and more complex document—the…
As part of National Emergency Preparedness Month, the Upper Arlington Fire Division’s Community Paramedicine Program, UA CARES, in partnership with Franklin County Public Health and UA CHAT, will be distributing 200 free emergency preparedness kits to residents on Monday, September 30, from 10 am-2pm at Fire Station 72. This drive-thru event is designed to make it easy for residents to…
The first phase of community outreach for the master planning process of Fancyburg Park has returned valuable insights, with over 900 residents providing feedback. This information will be instrumental in helping guide UA Parks & Rec on the future development of the park to better meet the needs of the community. What Residents Love About Fancyburg Park The survey highlighted…
Due to ongoing drought conditions, the State Fire Marshal has issued an open burn ban for Franklin County and 27 other counties across the state, which includes Upper Arlington. This order prohibits all open burning activities, including recreational fires, the use of portable outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, and charcoal grills. Firework displays and model rockets are also prohibited. The…