The Parks & Recreation Department organizes camps, recreational activities, sports and fitness programs, cultural arts and enrichment learning for preschool, youth, adult and 50+ age individuals, including aquatics and tennis programs.
We facilitate four seasonal community events and Movies in the Park. In partnership with Get Fresh Markets, we offer the weekly farmers market.
PLAY UA Financial Assistance Program
The PLAY UA Financial Assistance Program is designed to support community members who face financial barriers that may prevent them from participating in UA Parks & Recreation programs. PLAY UA will provide a 50% reduction for most program and membership fees – including summer and winter camps (with a cap of $400 for summer day camp assistance), Safety Town, and membership passes for pools, tennis and the Senior Center’s Studio 55 – for qualifying residents and those who work in Upper Arlington. The program is not available for daily admission fees or facility rentals. Assistance will be awarded as funds are available.
December 2024
Concourse Gallery
City Tree Commission
Cultural Arts Commission
Friends of UA Parks Volunteer Day
Parks & Rec Advisory Board
Annually, the Recreation Division organizes four free community events, Spring Fling, Summer Celebration, Fall Fest and Winter Festival. Spring Fling is held in May at Sunny 95 Park; Summer Celebration is held in July at Thompson Park; Fall Fest is held in October at Fancyburg Park; and Winter Festival is held in December at Mallway Park.
Experience the joy of movie watching in the great outdoors. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enhance your movie watching experience. If a movie is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will not be rescheduled (weather hotline: 614-583-5345). All movies are free and begin at dusk.
Parks & Recreation has partnered with Common Greens, a local non-profit organization led by Michelle White, who has more than 10 years of experience as market managers. Michelle is a member of the Ohio Farmers Market Network, a statewide organization providing resources and training to market managers and producers. This partnership connects our farmers market to other Central Ohio markets and engage ours in a USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program grant.
The Farmers Market also features a new start date, hours and a more centralized location! Rain or shine, UA’s Farmers’ Market will take place at the northwest corner of the Tremont Pool parking lot on 2850 Tremont Road from 4-7 pm each Wednesday, starting May 18 thru October 26.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Get Fresh Markets at [email protected] or visit //www.commongreensohio.org/upper-arlington. We look forward to helping you continue those healthy habits this summer Upper Arlington Farmers Market!
Our Preschool activities consist of a vast array of programs that will get your child active, inspire creativity, encourage social interaction and stimulate learning.
Our Youth activities include a variety of camps, classes and activities designed to enrich, stimulate and entertain youth of all ages and interests.
Children enjoy programmed recreation activities, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, games, quiet recreation, movies, swimming and library visits. Qualified leaders staff the program at an approximate ratio of 12:1. Registrants must be completely potty trained, without prompting or receiving reminders, to attend Summer Day Camp. Participants bring a packed lunch daily, a water bottle/drink and an afternoon snack. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited. The registration fee is per child and includes admission to the Upper Arlington Pools while with Day Camp and a camp t-shirt. Fees include field trip costs.
Camp Locations: Thompson Park North Shelter, Reed Road Park Shelter, Tremont Elementary School Cafeteria. The Tremont Camp moves to the Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park for the last two weeks of camp. Aging Date: must be 6 by 9/30/24.
We are offering two methods of payment this year. Payment can be taken in ful for camp at time of registration or there is an option to sign up for installment billing. By signing up for installment billing, you will link a credit card to the future installment payments that will come out May through August. You still need to pay an initial fee.
Please note: For an Installment bill transaction, you are required to enter your card number twice – once to link future installment payments and once to process the initial payment. If you do not process the initial payment, your spot is not guaranteed in camp.
There will no longer be credit for missed days of Camp.
Full Summer Registration (Residents Only): 2/1/2024 at 6 am
Non Residents: 2/3/2024 at Noon
Camp Payments
Full 10 week ($2,250 R | $2500 NR): $450 R | $500 NR due at registration, $450 R |$500 NR due on May 6, June 3, July 1, and August 5
Winter Break Day Camp runs concurrently with the Upper Arlington School’s Winter Break, providing a valuable service for those families in which both parents work. New this year is a location change to Tremont Elementary School Cafeteria.
Children enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, quiet recreation, movies, library visits and one field trip. Qualified leaders at an approximate ratio of 15:1 staff the program. Participants should bring a packed lunch daily, water bottle and an afternoon snack.
Winter Break Day Camp fees are non-refundable, non- transferrable and cannot be credited to a household account. Select the days you wish to register for below; you must register for each day your child wishes to attend. Register early as camp does reach the maximum!
Activities and classes for participants 18 years and up range from sports, yoga and fitness to the arts, cooking and technology. An ever-changing line-up of new offerings and popular returning favorites is featured in each edition of the Activity Guide. It’s a great way to socialize with family and friends, expand your network and meet new people. Enjoy, Participate and Discover!
Activities and programs offered to the 50+ section provide an exciting range of options to enrich your soul and educate your mind. Join us to gain skills, meet new friends, get in shape and open up a whole new world. Our active Senior Center provides collaborative resources for health, financial and social needs, as well as providing fitness and enrichment opportunities.
Various community groups and organizations provide UA residents with youth and adult athletic opportunities in partnership with the Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department. Each has its own registration requirements and timeframe. Contact each entity for more information.
| Organization | Season | Age | Description | Web or Email |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Cub Baseball | Spring & Fall | pre-K-Grade 6 | T-ball; Coach-Pitch; Kit-Pitch. Boys & Girls. Ages pre-K-Grade 6. | [email protected] or uabcb.com |
| Bear Cub Girls Softball | Spring & Summer | K-Grade 6 | Girls. K-Grade 6. | bearcubsoftball.com |
| Northwest Kiwanis Soccer | Spring & Fall | K-Grade 6 | Boys & Girls. Grades 1-6 = Fall & Spring. Kindergarten = Spring. | northwestkiwanis.com/youth-soccer |
| UA Adult Co-Rec Soccer | Spring & Fall | Adult | Soccer | [email protected] |
| UA Athletic Association Football UA Youth Football | Fall | K-Grade 6 | K-Grades 2 = Flag. Grades 3-6 = Tackle. | uayouthfootball.com |
| UA Softball Association | Grades 6-12 | bearcubsoftball.com | ||
| UA Junior Baseball Association | Spring & Summer | Grades 3-12 | Boys. Traveling teams for Grades 3-6 and 7-12. | uajba.org |
| UA Lacrosse Association | Spring & Summer | Grades 3-6 | Boys & Girls. Grades 3-6. | eteamz.com/uala and Registration uala.info |
| UA Optimist Basketball | Winter | K-Grade 12 | Boys & Girls. K-Grade 12. | uaoptimist.org |
| UA Swim Club | Summer | Beinner-Collegiate | Competitive swimming for all ages, beginner to collegiate champ! | uasc.org |
| UA Shuffleboard Club | Adult | [email protected] | ||
| UA Silver Bears Softball | Spring | 60+ | Men. 60+ | |
| UA Summer Softball Association Girls Fast Pitch Traveling Team | Spring & Summer | Grades 6-12 | Girls. Grades 6-12. | uasoftball.net |
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Sand volleyball courts are available for rent by calling the Parks & Recreation Office at 614-583-5300 located at Reed Road Park by the shelter house. Available for use 7 am-11 pm. Athletic fields are available for rent beginning mid-April, by calling Darcy Baxter at 614-583-5316. Shelter houses at Thompson, Fancyburg, and Reed Road parks are available to individuals and organizations by rental only.
Reed Road: 614-451-4143 Thompson Park Shelter: 614-451-5413 Barrington School Cafeteria: 614-487-5180 ext. 5030 A Camp Counselor should be ready to pick up the phone for you to answer any questions. If no one is available, you can contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 614-583-5300
Our online registration system will tell you how many days are left. You can ask a camp counselor at your designated day camp to look this up for you when checking a child in/out or you can contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 614-583-5300.
This cannot be done online. The first step in switching an activity would be to call the Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department at 614-583-5300. A staff member can assist you in switching activities. Please have ready the name of both the activity being dropped and the activity that you wish to enroll. Having the activity number on hand is not necessary, but is much appreciated in completing the switch.
This cannot be done online. The first step in switching an activity would be to call the Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation division at 614-583-5300. A staff member can assist you in switching activities. Please have ready the name of both the activity being dropped and the activity that you wish to enroll. Having the activity number on hand is not necessary, but is much appreciated in completing the switch.
The Recreational (Rec) Waiver is a liability waiver for all children under the age of 18. Recreation Waivers are required (one per child) to register into a camp or activity and are good for one year after the date of the submission. Waivers must be submitted before the beginning of the event. This waiver can be completed online or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department.
Registration for activities can be completed online at this link: parks.uaoh.net
Safety Town is coordinated by the Police Division, in cooperation with the Fire Division and Parks & Recreation Department. Program details can be found in the Spring/Summer Parks & Recreation catalog or by visiting the Police Division – Support Services Bureau – Safety Town section of our website.
All facilities are cash-free. All pass and daily fees must be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). If you wish to use cash or check to purchase your passes, please visit the Municipal Services Center. Children two and under are free, and do not require a pass or daily admission.