City of Upper Arlington: archive

Preparing for Beggar's Night with the Pumpkin Patrol City archive Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 1:40 PM The spooky season is upon us, and UA kids will soon be heading out for Beggar's Night. Be sure you've brushed up on some safety tips, and watch for UAPD's Pumpkin Patrol as marked City vehicles cruise the community keeping kids safe and passing out candy.

DEA Drug Take Back Event City archive Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 11:04 AM It's time to check your medicine cabinets for old and unused prescription drugs—then bring them to the drive-thru Drug Take Back event at Station 72 on the morning of Saturday, October 24

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Reminders for Fire Prevention Week City archive Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 9:17 PM Its National Fire Prevention Week and this year's focus is on lithium-ion battery safety. There's more to it than you might imagine, so make sure you are using these batteries safely to reduce the risk of fire in your home.

Fancyburg Park Update: Playground Design Nears Completion City archive Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM A series of renderings showing a new and much improved playground at Fancyburg Park are available, and UA Parks & Rec wants you to let us know what you think of the playground elements and overall design.

2026 Columbus Marathon to Pass Through UA on October 18 City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 AM The 2026 Columbus Marathon is this Sunday, with a portion of the route passing through UA. Check here for details on where to cheer the runners, parking and road closure details.

UACA's Golden Bear Scare Returns for Another Frightful Year City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:47 AM Smith Nature Park passersby have no doubt noticed a chill in the air, as a host of goblins and ghouls begin to emerge from the depths of the forest in readiness for the UA Civic Association’s Golden Bear Scare, October 19-21.

Community Meeting Scheduled to Consider Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) in UA City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:28 AM Please join our economic development team to discuss a possible Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for Tremont Center, at a community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for UA North City archive Sun, Oct 4, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have been notified by Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas north of McCoy Road during the evening/overnight hours of Wednesday, October 7. Spraying activities will begin at approximately 8:30 pm, weather…

Accident Update - Tremont and Ridgecliff Roads City archive Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 9:27 AM Tuesday morning, an accident occurred at Tremont and Ridgecliff roads involving one vehicle and a pedestrian. We are extremely saddened to confirm that the pedestrian – Monsignor John Johnson of St. Agatha’s Church – passed away last night.

UAPD Celebrates Promotion of New Sergeant City archive Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 2:23 PM Alex Mason begins a new chapter with the Upper Arlington Police Division following his promotion to Sergeant.

Jazz at the Barn Returns October 8 City archive Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Offering a unique blend of live music and rustic charm, Jazz at the Barn invites the community to enjoy an evening of entertainment on the lawn of the Amelita Mirolo Barn. This free event features performances by talented local musicians, creating an intimate atmosphere perfect…

City’s Leaf Collection Program Mid-October City archive Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 9:02 AM The City will provide leaf collection services beginning the week of October 19. Check here for an overview of the program and to view the Leaf Collection Tracking Map once the program has begun.

Upcoming Closures & Detours for Northwest Boulevard City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM Construction is entering the final phase which includes a temporary full road closure planned to begin in early October.

Celebrate the Season at Fall Fest! City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Celebrate the season at Fall Fest on Sunday, October 4, from 1–5 pm at Fancyburg Park. This free, family-friendly event offers an afternoon of fall fun with hayrides, pumpkin decorating, cider sampling, caramel apple dipping, inflatables, a corn maze, shelled corn pit, hands-on…

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Upper Arlington Central & North City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas of Upper Arlington north of Zollinger Road, during the evening/overnight hours of Monday, September 28. Spraying activities will begin at…

Help Shape the Future of the Bob Crane Community Center City archive Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:34 PM As the Bob Crane Community Center approaches 18 months of serving the community, UA Parks & Rec wants to hear about your experience.

Tri-Village Packers are Packing Food and Fueling Futures City archive Mon, Sep 21, 2026 TRI-VILLAGE PACKERS DONATION PORTAL Since launching their first Thanksgiving food support program for local children in 2023, the Tri-Village Packers have been on a roll, and the 2026-27 school year will be no exception. This volunteer-run, donation- and grant-funded initiative…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for UA Central and South City archive Thu, Sep 17, 2026 We have been notified by Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas of UA south of McCoy Road during the evening/overnight hours of Monday, September 21. Spraying activities will begin at approximately 8:30 pm, weather permtting. The…

Envision Henderson Online Survey Available Through October 11 City archive Tue, Sep 15, 2026 ENVISION HENDERSON & ONLINE SURVEY In March 2025, City Council unanimously adopted the Envision Henderson Corridor Plan, following a year-long planning and engagement process. An extensive phase of community engagement helped establish a shared vision focused on improving…

Older Adult Resource Fair Coming to the Bob Crane Community Center City archive Mon, Sep 14, 2026 9 am-Noon | Tuesday, September 22 Bob Crane Community Center Connect with local organizations and learn more about new services at the Older Adult Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 22, at the Bob Crane Community Center. This free event brings together knowledgeable providers…

Join the UA Community Foundation for a Big Table Discussion: Cultivating Healthy Communities City archive Mon, Sep 14, 2026 10:30 am-Noon, Tuesday, September 29 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park REGISTER FOR THE UA BIG TABLE Each Fall, communities are encouraged to join with the Columbus Foundation’s Big Table® initiative by hosting community conversations that strengthen connections and can often…

Master Plan Survey Deadline Extended City archive Fri, Sep 11, 2026 TAKE THE MASTER PLAN SURVEY HERE Upper Arlington's Master Plan is gaining momentum and has transitioned to a series of community engagement activities designed to capture opinions on community strengths and challenges, future priorities, and the issues that matter most, as plans…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for Upper Arlington North City archive Fri, Sep 11, 2026 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MOSQUITO PROGRAM The City of Upper Arlington has received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes during the evening and overnight hours of Monday, September 14, in the areas north of McCoy Road (Upper Arlington…

25 Years Later: Upper Arlington Firefighters Remember Their Time at Ground Zero City archive Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 7:15 AM Four retired firefighters share the personal memories and experiences that have stayed with them for a lifetime.

Volunteer to Assist UA Older Adults City archive Thu, Sep 10, 2026 STAY UA SUPPORT HUB Over the summer, the City launched the online STAY UA Support Hub in support of our community’s older adults. The site is designed to connect STAY UA members with a range of basic support services to help them remain and age safely in their homes, surrounded…

Fall Public Meeting Scheduled for Stormwater Master Plan Update City archive Thu, Sep 10, 2026 STORMWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE A combination of changing weather patterns, regional growth, and aging underground stormwater infrastructure is increasing the risks for flooding around the City’s natural waterways and in other parts of the community. Last updated in 1999, the…

UA Business Spotlight: Coffee + Cone City archive Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Coffee and ice cream may seem like an unexpected pairing, but at Coffee + Cone at the Mallway, the combination is exactly what makes this new Upper Arlington business stand out. Located at 1966 North Mallway Drive in the heart of the Historic Mallway, Coffee + Cone opened in…

Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship City archive Wed, Sep 9, 2026 Enjoy some golf spectating the week of September 14, as the Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship 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…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for Upper Arlington Central City archive Tue, Sep 8, 2026 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MOSQUITO PROGRAM The City of Upper Arlington has received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes during the evening and overnight hours of Thursday, September 10, in the areas between McCoy Road and Zollinger Road…

Central Ohio 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb City archive Mon, Sep 7, 2026 9 am, Sunday, September 13 Marv Moorehead Stadium, UA High School 911 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB UA Fire and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) invite the community to be part of the 25th memorial of 9/11 by participating in Central Ohio's stair climb and walk. The…

Five Points Intersection Improvements Update City archive Fri, Sep 4, 2026 FIVE POINTS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS As the major roads leading into the Five Points intersection have undergone significant improvements—concluding this fall with the final phase of work on Northwest Boulevard—the intersection itself has struggled to accommodate traffic levels…

Won't You Be Our Neighbor City archive Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Some may call the County Auditor’s Office the “junk drawer” of elected offices, but there’s much more to the job than property valuations. On the latest episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor, City Manager Steve Schoeny and City Attorney Darren Shulman sit down with Franklin…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for Upper Arlington North and South City archive Fri, Sep 4, 2026 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MOSQUITO PROGRAM The City of Upper Arlington has received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes during the evening and overnight hours of Monday, September 7, for areas north of McCoy Road (Upper Arlington North)…

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month City archive Thu, Sep 3, 2026 Suicide Prevention Month grew out of the September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day, which was established by the World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention to focus attention on prevention. Goals include: Breaking the stigma surrounding…

Temporary Parking Restrictions for Labor Day Arts Festival City archive Thu, Sep 3, 2026 Several streets near the Tremont Center will be temporarily closed or subject to no-parking restrictions on Monday, September 7 from 6 am to 6:30 pm for the Labor Day Arts Festival. The temporary restrictions are necessary to accommodate festival activities and help ensure the…

UA Businesses Encouraged to Take the Water Quality Pledge City archive Tue, Sep 1, 2026 TAKE THE WATER QUALITY PLEDGE TODAY Since 2014, the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Water Quality Partner Program has been helping local businesses understand and implement stormwater best practices, ensuring that their business protocols comply with local and…

Envision Henderson Moves from Vision to Feasibility City archive Mon, Aug 31, 2026 ENVISION HENDERSON In March 2025, City Council unanimously adopted the Envision Henderson Corridor Plan, following a year-long planning and engagement process. More than 900 community members participated, generating over 3,500 comments, reactions and ideas about the future of…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for UA Central and UA North City archive Thu, Aug 27, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes during the evening and overnight hours of Monday, August 31, for all areas north of Zollinger Road. Spraying activities will begin at approximately 9 pm…

It’s UA Porch Party Season!! City archive Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Registration Open Through September 30 REGISTER TO HOST A PORCH PARTY In the fall of 2024, Equal UA launched the Porch Parties program to help combat social isolation and strengthen community by encouraging, supporting, and celebrating small neighborhood gatherings that bring…

Unclaimed Property Notice City archive Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Notice is hereby given that a petition for forfeiture will be filed in Franklin County, Ohio Common Pleas Court against the following property that was seized by Upper Arlington Police on the date shown. The property is being held by the Upper Arlington Police Division. Any…

Bob Crane Community Center to Close for Annual Facility Maintenance City archive Wed, Aug 26, 2026 The Bob Crane Community Center will be closed September 8-15 for its annual facility closure. The Community Center will reopen with normal hours on Wednesday, September 16. During an annual closure, staff and crews will focus on: Deep cleaning throughout the building Routine and…

Planning Underway for Fire Station 71 Renovation City archive Tue, Aug 25, 2026 The City of Upper Arlington is moving forward with plans to renovate and expand Fire Station 71, located at 2095 Arlington Avenue. Built in 1930 as Upper Arlington’s first municipal building, Station 71 has served as a fire station for nearly a century. The building’s history…

Join Us for the 2026 Labor Day Arts Festival City archive Mon, Aug 24, 2026 10 am-5 pm, Monday, September 7 Northam Park | 2850 Tremont Road The Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival is celebrating its 60th year, and we hope you'll join us for a day filled with art, music and creativity! Since 1966, this annual tradition has brought visitors together…

Master Plan Survey Available August 21-September 11 City archive Fri, Aug 21, 2026 TAKE THE MASTER PLAN SURVEY HERE Upper Arlington's Master Plan is gaining momentum and has transitioned to a series of community engagement activities designed to capture opinions on community strengths and challenges, future priorities, and the issues that matter most, as plans…

Updated Tremont Pool Hours: August 28-30 City archive Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Tremont Pool will have modified hours Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. Friday, August 28: 6:30-10:30 am | Lap Swim & Water Walking (Open swim canceled) Saturday, August 29: 6:30-10:30 am | Lap Swim & Water Walking (Open swim canceled) Sunday, August 30: 2-6 pm | Open…

UA Business Spotlight: Back Nine Golf City archive Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Whether you're chasing a lower handicap, introducing your kids to the game or simply looking for a fun outing with friends, Back Nine Golf offers a new way to experience golf—without worrying about the weather. Located at 2820 Fishinger Road, Back Nine Golf is a 24/7 indoor golf…

Notice of Mosquito Spraying for UA North and UA South City archive Thu, Aug 20, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have been notified by Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas north of McCoy Road AND all areas south of Zollinger Road during the evening and overnight hours of Monday, August 24. Spraying activities will…

UA Business Spotlight: Back Nine Golf City archive Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Whether you're chasing a lower handicap, introducing your kids to the game or simply looking for a fun outing with friends, Back Nine Golf offers a new way to experience golf—without worrying about the weather. Located at 2820 Fishinger Road, Back Nine Golf is a 24/7 indoor golf…

2025 Popular Annual Financial Report City archive Wed, Aug 19, 2026 2025 POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT The 2025 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…

Won't You Be Our Neighbor Podcast City archive Tue, Aug 18, 2026 The latest episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor podcast features a special guest with a very personal connection to one of the hosts. Jeff Shulman, the younger brother of co-host and City Attorney Darren Shulman, joins the conversation virtually from Washington. A college…