Many in our community will recall that Upper Arlington served as the proud host community for the 2016 U.S. Senior Open golf championship at the Scioto Country Club. We also took advantage of this historic event to recognize and celebrate…
A new invasive plant species has found its way into Upper Arlington’s parks. Ranunculus Ficaria–better known as Lesser Celandine or fig buttercup–is a dense, dark green groundcover with heart-shaped leaves, and yellow flowers with eight petals. It covers forest floors…
The second phase of improvements at Devon Pool are almost complete, in time for the start of the 2019 outdoor swim season. This phase of work is comprised of a new pool house that includes showers, lockers, baby changing stations,…
The City has been a regional leader in the past in its efforts to protect the health and welfare of residents relative to tobacco use. This has included the prohibition of smoking inside businesses and public facilities in 2004 (two…
A top priority of the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan is for the Parks & Recreation Department to explore options for improving the community’s access to quality field sports facilities. This is in response to long-standing challenges arising from the…
After a long winter, spring showers are upon us and warmer weather is finally here to stay. To celebrate, the City’s Park & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Spring Fling family event on Saturday, May 18, from 11 am-2…
The City of Upper Arlington is seeking applications from qualified professionals for the position of City Manager. Ideal candidates will have outstanding interpersonal and communications skills plus a proven track record of success in the public sector and will be…
The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Historical Society invite the community to the 2019 Wall of Honor Ceremony, scheduled for 3 pm, Sunday, May 19 at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. At this year’s ceremony,…
As various trends brought about by smartphone apps sweep across the nation, the impacts—both positive and negative—aren’t always apparent at the onset. In the case of private home and apartment short-term rentals—which are on the rise in the Central Ohio…
5-7 pm, Tuesday, May 15 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road Residents are invited to stop by any time between the hours of 5-7 pm on May 15 for an opportunity to learn about the following three projects. The 2019…
Automatic External Defibrillators—or AEDs—are becoming increasingly prevalent in our public spaces, and the reason is simple: when used quickly and in combination with CPR, they save lives! Thanks to a generous, $4,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Columbus,…
UA’s five CoGo bike sharing stations were installed late in 2018, providing an exciting new way for residents to enjoy the great outdoors and explore our community and beyond. Fast forward to the arrival of spring, and the CoGo Bike…
Mt. Holyoke Road Closure for Cell Tower Site Preparation Scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 7 am has been postponed till further notice. Update: The Mt. Holyoke Road Closure below has been postponed till further notice. Once the new date…
At a retreat in February, City Council developed a strategic plan and organizational goals for the coming one-to-two years, with Resolution 5-2019 passed by Council in April to formalize the City’s priorities in the months ahead. As part of this…
After a successful run last year, Leadership UA is hosting Leadercast Live– the world’s largest one-day leadership conference–again this year, on Friday, May 10 at Brownlee Hall, 1320 Cambridge Blvd. The theme for the annual conference is “Leading Healthy Teams,”…