10 am-6 pm, Monday, September 4 Northam Park Whether you’re an art lover or someone who enjoys the community’s family-oriented special events, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival – one of the region’s premiere showcases of artworks in all manner of media – is the place to be on Monday, September 4! Held adjacent to Northam Park, the 56th…
6-10 pm, Sunday, September 3 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park Since 1985, the Upper Arlington Education Foundation has been making a difference in the UA Schools, enriching students’ lives by enhancing both existing and new programming, furnishing supplies, providing scholarships, and meeting other needs that exceed the School District’s budget. Some examples of the good work of the Education…
The 2022 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…
Summer is flying by and, while it might be hard to believe, the new school year is upon us. With classes for UA Schools beginning next week, the City’s outdoor pools will be transitioning to a reduced schedule effective Monday, August 14. Of note, the Back-to -School schedule is a change from what has previously been promoted, per the following:…
A heads up that the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon will be taking to the streets on the morning of Sunday, August 6. This event, which will benefit the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, has been expanded in 2023, with a significant portion of the half marathon passing through UA. To accommodate the run, a series of temporary parking…
Throughout the month of August, the Upper Arlington Historical Society is celebrating the homes in our community that are at least 100 years old, through its Homes of History Month program. There are approximately 330 qualifying homes in Upper Arlington, and more than 200 homeowners are participating by placing a Century Home sign in their front yard. The homes included…
Neighbors Night Out 5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center Parking Lot The Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) has been hosting many of the community’s most beloved family-friendly events for as long as anyone can remember. From the Fourth of July parade and evening festival with fireworks, to the Golden Bear Scare and Christmas in the Park programming, it’s all…
6-8 pm, Tuesday, August 1 St. Agatha’s parking lot off Northam Road The Upper Arlington Police Division is excited to host its first National Night Out event, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, from 6- 8 pm at St. Agatha’s parish on Northam Road. Join division representatives to enjoy an evening of fun activities and camaraderie. Activities planned include a chance…
You are invited to join Parks & Recreation on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am-1 pm to enjoy a family-friendly bike ride through Upper Arlington. Participants can choose to complete the ride alongside their neighbors and join in the finish line celebration with snacks, games and music, or enjoy the ride on their own time over the span of a…
Summer Celebration has been canceled this evening, July 20, 2023 due to the impending weather forecast. It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the peak of the summer season. Thanks to UA Parks & Rec, this time of year is packed with countless options for keeping the family entertained, and the annual Summer Celebration event combines many favorites into…
4:30 pm, Sunday, July 16 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park Northwest Kiwanis is partnering with UA Parks & Rec and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation to form an Aktion Club serving the Tri-Village Area. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through…
Where Community Grows 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 as our staff in the UA Parks & Recreation Department, play in building stronger, more vibrant and…
Plans to renovate the Northam Tennis Courts and service building at Northam Park were postponed in 2022 when bids exceeded estimates by approximately 20%. During 2023-24 budget discussions, City Council members expressed support for these improvements but also indicated a strong preference for accomplishing the work within the previously approved budget of $4.2 million. The issue was revisited during Council’s…
The second of two semi-annual utility invoices from the City for 2023 was recently mailed to UA households. These invoices include the Solid Waste fee, the Stormwater Utility fee, and in some cases a Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. The deadline for payments is Friday, July 21. The Stormwater Utility fee helps to defray the costs of our City’s deteriorating storm…
Following the departure of former Economic Development Director, Joe Henderson, early in 2023, the City’s Administration decided to explore alternative options for fulfilling the City’s economic development needs. After issuing a Request for Proposals for a consulting firm to take on this role on behalf of the City, Columbus-based The Montrose Group, LLC was selected as the preferred team. On…