The City of Upper Arlington is moving forward with the next phase of the Redding Road resurfacing project budgeted for 2025 that includes new pavement surface and spot curb replacement. The need to reconfigure the area between Fishinger Road and Zollinger Road stemmed from concerns over speeding and safety as well as a desire to add multimodal options. To address…
A portion of Kioka Avenue, located south of Fishinger Road, will be closed on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 for infrastructure work. Construction crews working on Phase 2 of the Fishinger Road Reconstruction Project will be installing electrical conduit across the roadway for new traffic signals and streetlights, as well as pouring cement to stabilize the intersection. A…
In observance of Juneteenth, pool hours have been adjusted on Wednesday, June 19. All UA City pools will be open from Noon-8 pm. Normal hours of operation will resume on Thursday, June 20. Read more on Aquatics here.
In recent weeks, we have observed an increase in panhandling throughout the Upper Arlington community. While panhandling itself is not illegal, we want to remind everyone of the city ordinance that restricts individuals from entering the roadway and obstructing traffic to accept cash, food, or other items from vehicles. Our Police Division along with UA CARES have been actively responding…
As the physical construction of the Bob Crane Community Center continues, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is building out its operations plans in readiness for opening day. This includes taking a deep dive into the equipment and materials needed to furnish and run the facility, mapping out hours of operation, programming, staffing, as well as developing a budget and…
6 pm, Monday, June 17 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker, Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO…
In a moment of crisis, seconds matter. Recently, the staff at Stoner Periodontics, a periodontal care and implantology practice located in Upper Arlington, demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking that saved a patient's life. During a routine procedure in April 2024, the patient went into cardiac arrest, but thanks to the staff who noticed the early signs and immediately began…
The Northwest Area Realtors Association, in partnership with UA CARES, marked Realtor Care Day by donating their time and efforts on June 12, 2024, to improving the yard of a deserving Upper Arlington resident. Realtor Care Day is an annual event where realtors come together to give back to their community through various volunteer projects. This year, Robert (Bob) Paxton,…
Construction on Thompson Park’s playground has come to completion and is ready for use. Installation of the new playground is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Parks & Rec facilities throughout Upper Arlington. Thank you to all who provided feedback on this project. Your insights helped shape the final construction, as Parks & Rec took survey results into great consideration…
The City of Upper Arlington is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Hamer, currently serving as Aquatics Manager, to the position of Facilities Manager. In his new role, Hamer will work closely with Brian Mastin and take the lead on overseeing day-to-day operations of City offices and maintenance of all City-owned buildings, including the new Bob Crane Community Center…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline for submitting your permit application is Friday, June 21. The $50 fee covers administrative costs and the delivery of barricades…
Upper Arlington residents now have a convenient and respectful way to retire their worn and tattered American flags, thanks to a thoughtful donation from a local Eagle Scout candidate and Boy Scouts of America Troop 417. A new flag retirement box has been installed in the administrative lobby of Fire Station 72, providing a designated location for the proper disposal…
Due to current air temperatures, Reed Road Water Park and Tremont Pool will close at 3 pm on Monday, June 10, 2024. Devon Pool will remain open under normal operating hours. Ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and this decision is made with that in mind. We plan to reopen all swimming pools on…
Application Deadline Extended to August 26 There’s a lot more to community policing than meets the eye, and each fall, the Upper Arlington Police Division welcomes a select number of community members into the Citizen Police Academy program for a behind the scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizen Police Academy gives residents a greater understanding and awareness of…
The week of May 27 was a sad and difficult time for many, as we lost two individuals who were an integral part of the City family and the UA community. Mary Ann Krauss Mary Ann Krauss was one of our best known and most beloved community servants who quietly left her mark on many of the programs and amenities…