6-11 pm, Thursday, June 8 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road Join UA Parks & Rec as they launch their annual celebration of summer with the hottest music event in town. Party on the Plaza will feature live performances by Sydney McSweeney, and Honey and Blue, food trucks, adult beverages and community booths. The event closes with a Movie in…
7 pm, Wednesday, June 7 Jones Middle School The Upper Arlington Historical Society continues its “History Speaks” series, with a June 7 discussion on architecture of 50+ year-old homes. Join presenter Susan Keeny, Preservation Director at Columbus Landmarks, to learn why taking a preservation approach is important not only for our homes, but also for our neighborhoods. Highlights of local…
June 1-July 7 3600 Tremont Road The City’s Concourse Gallery is hosting an informational exhibit developed by the YWCA of Columbus, that has been touring the region in recent months. Undesign the Redline portrays the history of structural racism caused by the 1938 redlining maps. The exhibit shows how this inequality continues to impact communities today, while also focusing on…
Join us every other week for Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, the City of Upper Arlington’s podcast—special thanks to Colin Gawel for the theme music. Season 2, Episode 9 - Amanda Hoffsis Amanda Hoffsis, Vice President, Planning, Architecture and Real Estate at OSU (and Steve's actual neighbor) joins the program, and we discuss everything from development at OSU to the…
UA Police is urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers…
The 2023 Pool Season is upon us, and UA Parks & Rec are excited to welcome you to our three outdoor pools this coming weekend! Read on for details of the 2023 season, including a few changes that you should be aware of so that you are best prepared for your visit to our pools. Resident and Non-Resident Daily Pass Rates While we have…
Like clockwork, a rainy spring followed by warm weather brings mosquitoes out just in time for summer. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, they are a potential health risk as transmitters of diseases such as West Nile, La Crosse Encephalitis and St. Louis Encephalitis. While the reported number of human cases are few, it’s still important for us to do…
The local news media landscape is not what it used to be, with fewer ways to stay current on what’s happening in your community. Recognizing this trend, the City has increased its efforts to share regular updates with residents. Below are some convenient options available to you using your smartphone. City Insight e-News Our weekly e-newsletter is the best way…
The City of Upper Arlington currently has Open Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the following goods and services: Services, labor, material and equipment to perform Hydrant Painting - closes 5/31 at 11am Sign Shop Materials - closes 6/5 at 11am Pond Maintenance - closes 6/5 at 11am Upper Arlington Community Center Fiber Design - closes…
3 pm, Sunday, May 21 3600 Tremont Road The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Historical Society invite the community to join us for the 2023 Wall of Honor Ceremony, beginning at 3 pm on Sunday, May 21 at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. Two women with strong ties to our youth and education – Robin…
After a long winter, warmer weather is finally here to stay. To celebrate, UAPark & Rec is hosting its annual Spring Fling family event on Saturday, May 20, from 11 am-2 pm at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane. Some of the great activities at this year’s Spring Fling include: Touch-A-Truck allows kids and adults to explore various City…
May 10, 2023 UA Parks & Rec Updates Thompson Park Restroom Work Please be advised that the restrooms at the Thompson Park North Shelter will be temporarily out of service for one-two-days the week of May 15. This is to accommodate the replacement of various toilet fixtures. The South Shelter restrooms will be open for use during this time. Our…
The Upper Arlington Civic Association’s popular Memorial Day Run will soon be here, scheduled for the morning of Monday, May 29. Designed for both serious and casual runners, participants can choose to run a 5K course through the neighborhood to the west of the Reed Road Fire Station or a one-mile option. As a general heads up to the community…
As much of Upper Arlington was originally developed, little thought was given to accommodating pedestrians and cyclists on our public streets – in part for aesthetic reasons, but also, with fewer cars on the road, safety concerns were minimal. Fast forward to the modern day, and residents have increasingly expressed their desire for safe and accessible connections within their neighborhoods…
For all the City services we provide to the community, it makes sense to periodically go through an evaluation process, to see how our operations compare to other agencies and to identify best practices that could be incorporated here, while also seeking opportunities for efficiencies. In the case of our Fire Division, utilizing the expertise of an outside consultant…