Winter 2024

WHAT’S INSIDE 4 Letter From the Director 5 Park Updates & Capital Improvements 6 Registration Highlights 56 CARES & Upper Arlington Commission on Aging 63 Class Locations 63 UA Senior Association

UA Parks & Rec | City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road | Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: 614-583-5300 | E-mail: parks@uaoh.net Program Registration: parks.uaoh.net Web: upperarlingtonoh.gov

@CityofUAPR Office Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm

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Boards & Commissions Upper Arlington Parks & Rec is supported by three of City Council’s volunteer boards. Residents are also encouraged to contact the assigned member of staff regarding suggestions for future agenda items or to discuss any concerns or ideas. Check the City’s online Events Calendar, at upperarlingtonoh.gov/events before attending a meeting, where you can also access agendas. Cultural Arts Commission Supports the Cultural Arts Division’s mission to provide and promote a diverse, lively and accessible arts environment that enriches community life. Staff Contact: Jodi Osborne Cultural Arts Manager, josborne@uaoh.net . City Tree Commission Makes recommendations regarding the City’s tree care and tree planting program. Staff Contact: Sam Simmons, Parks & Forestry Superintendent, ssimmons@uaoh.net . Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Reviews and makes recommendations on the City’s parks, recreational programs and facilities. Staff Contact: Debbie McLaughlin, Parks & Recreation Director, dmclaughlin@uaoh.net . Upper Arlington City Council

9 Senior Center 10 Amelita Mirolo Barn Rentals 11 Park Shelter Rentals 12 Parks & Facilities Details

EXPERIENCE 14 Event Calendar 15 Galleries

ENRICH 17 Table of Contents 18 Adaptive 19 Arts & Culture 28 Enrichment & Education 42 Older Adult Travel 46 Fitness & Wellness

58 Nature 59 Sports

From Left: Michaela Burriss, Jim Lynch, Brendan King (Council President), Kathy Adams, Brian Close (Council Vice President), John Kulewicz, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter City Manager: Steve Schoeny Parks & Rec Director: Debbie McLaughlin

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