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…
The Upper Arlington Police Division proudly unveiled its new D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) pickup truck to the community at the 2024 Labor Day Arts Festival. This eye-catching vehicle serves as a powerful symbol of the Police Division’s commitment to educating and protecting youth from the dangers of drug abuse. The truck's purchase was made possible through a partnership between…
Enjoy some golf spectating the week of September 16, as the Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship–the third of four stops in the Korn Ferry Tour finals–returns to The Ohio State University Golf Club. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship plays a pivotal role in determining who will earn PGA TOUR membership for the upcoming season. And with three out of four PGA…
The north side of Kioka Avenue at Fishinger Road will be temporarily closed from August 27 to August 29, 2024. This closure is necessary to allow contractors to prepare the intersection for cement stabilization and future roadway paving as part of the Fishinger Road Phase II reconstruction project. During the construction period, Fairlington Drive and Mountview Road will remain open…
10 am-6 pm, Monday, September 2 Northam Park Whether you’re an art lover or someone who enjoys the community’s family-oriented special events, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival – one of the region’s premiere showcases of artworks in all manner of media – is the place to be on Monday, September 2! Held adjacent to Northam Park, the 58th…