By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
By Battalion Chief Chris Moore UA Fire Division As the warm weather invites us to dive into the cool waters of swimming pools, it’s crucial to remember that safety should always come first. Whether you're enjoying a backyard pool or a community aquatic center, following essential safety guidelines can prevent accidents and ensure a fun experience for everyone. Key Safety…
After transitioning the terms of its various Boards and Commissions to occur within the same timeframe each year, City Council recently voted to confirm a slate of appointments and reappointments, per the following: Board of Tax Review: Edward Bernert, Dr. Ann Gabriel Board of Zoning and Planning: Shannon Tolliver (reappointment), Marianne Mitchell (reappointment), Richard Todd Boyer City Tree Commission: JP…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and it’s a time when we see a marked increase in residents out walking with their dogs. It’s also a time when we typically receive an increase in complaints about negative encounters with dogs running loose in the parks. While dog owners have every right to enjoy our…
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…