The City of Upper Arlington and Upper Arlington City Schools are excited to announce an innovative partnership that will take event customization to the next level. Starting April 1, 2025, groups that rent the Event Center at the Bob Crane Community Center will have the unique opportunity to project custom messages onto the exterior of the Upper Arlington High School…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, April 5 Tremont Library The Tremont Library is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5 to mark the start of Earth Month. Co-sponsored with Sustainable UA, the event celebrates the various initiatives happening in our community to help us all become better stewards of our natural environment. Various entities will be exhibiting in the atrium,…
5 pm, Monday, April 7 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue Members of the Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee and Asian American Community Services (AACS) invite residents to join them for the Third Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration, beginning at 5 pm, on Monday, April 7 in Mallway Park, on Arlington Avenue. Upper Arlington’s celebration of the Veterans Plaza grove of cherry trees is…
The City of Upper Arlington currently has Open Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the following goods and services: Bid Number: UA25-34 | Five Points Intersection Improvements Study and Design Close Date: March 31, 2025 at 3 pm Bid Number: UA25-36 | 2025 Sustainable Sewer Solutions Close Date: March 31, 2025 at 8 am Bid Number:…
The Upper Arlington Historical Society is preparing for its annual Homes of History Month, which is coming up in August. During this month-long celebration, watch for markers in the front yards of participating UA homes that are at least 100 years old as of 2025, and that have retained much or all of their original front exterior façade. There are…
Safety Town is a summer preschool program hosted by the UA Police Division that teaches children all aspects of child safety. Founded in 1971, approximately 400 children attend Safety Town each year, learning how to make wise decisions in potentially dangerous situations, and how to handle emergencies in their young lives. Students learn about pedestrian and traffic safety by tricycling…
Excitement is building as we prepare to open the doors to the brand-new Bob Crane Community Center! Before the official grand opening celebration on April 6, we’re offering community members an exclusive opportunity to get a first look at this incredible facility. Join us for special preview sessions the week of April 1-5, where you can: Explore the amenities and…
Deadline: Noon, Monday, March 31 Common Greens, the non-profit entity that partners with the City for our annual UA Farmers Market, has announced their first annual T-shirt design contest for the 2025 market season. Local artists are invited to submit one design/entry by the deadline of Noon, Monday, March 31. The winning artist will receive $500, in addition to having…
The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Historical Society are pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Peter Sayers, II and Marjorie Garvin Sayers are the 2025 Upper Arlington Wall of Honor inductees. Dr. Sayers (1922-2013) was a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon, a world-renowned and pathbreaking innovator. “Pete” grew up in the early years of Upper Arlington, which had been…
The City of Upper Arlington is excited to announce the return of Arts on Arlington, an annual event dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent of local artists and artisans! Mark your calendars to join us on Thursday, June 12, from 6-9 pm at Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Avenue. Now in its third year, this award-winning event has become a beloved…
The City of Upper Arlington has been recognized for its exceptional environmental achievements, earning both silver status in the Encouraging Environmental Excellence Program from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Clean Energy Community Award from Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). The Encouraging Environmental Excellence Program acknowledges organizations across Ohio that go above and beyond environmental compliance to demonstrate…
The Bob Crane Community Center is Upper Arlington’s all-in-one community hub—a state-of-the-art home for fitness and sports, versatile gathering spaces, special programming, and more. Designed to support personal well-being, recreation, and connection, the facility is more than just a building—it’s a place where people of all ages come together to live, play, and thrive. Now’s your chance to be part…
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The City is fortunate to have many residents who are willing to donate their time and expertise serving on the various Boards and Commissions that have been formed to address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that are of interest to them…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, March 8 If you’re wondering what UA has to offer for family health, wellness, or aging in place, get answers at the Upper Arlington Library’s Health Fair on Saturday, March 8, from 10 am-2 pm at the Tremont Road Branch. The event will feature screenings, vaccinations, activities, and opportunities to chat with representatives from local organizations…
With the opening of the Bob Crane Community Center, the Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will be transitioning office locations. During this process, office hours and locations will temporarily change. Current Office Locations and Hours Municipal Services Center *Offices open through Friday, March 14 **In-person requests can be made at the Upper Arlington Senior Center the week of March…