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…
Starting at Noon on Monday, September 30, Kioka Avenue will be temporarily closed at Fishinger Road to allow contractors to make necessary adjustments to water valve boxes. The closure will be in effect through Tuesday, October 1 and will impact traffic on the north side of Fishinger Road only. Kioka Avenue on the south side will remain open to traffic…
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…
Take the Community Choices Survey Deadline: Sunday, September 22 CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY The Envision Henderson corridor planning team hosted its second round of community meetings in August, highlighting the progress made over the summer. Participants received an update on the major themes from the initial community discussions held in the spring. The planning team, led by MKSK…
Every November, U.S. citizens are afforded the opportunity to have a voice in government by participating in the electoral process at the local, state or national levels. As election season approaches, we like to share some reminders on the proper display of political yard signs and banners. The City does not regulate language on a political sign, as this would…
Evening and Overnight Hours of Monday, September 16, Weather Permitting We have been advised by Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) of their plans to conduct mosquito spraying in Upper Arlington Central and Upper Arlington North – all areas north of Zollinger Road – during the evening and overnight hours of Monday, September 16, weather permitting. The decision to spray has…
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. With its growing popularity, Fancyburg and Thompson Parks are becoming destinations for the game, where you can find pickleball lines on our tennis courts and portable pickleball nets setup. The growth of the sport combined with the popularity of tennis in our community has created quite a demand for court time at…
Noon-3 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane The Upper Arlington community will be hosting a series of Big Table conversations on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 25. We hope you can join us, as we focus on the theme of advancing UA as a welcoming community for all. The conversation topics…