Winter 2025

WHAT’S INSIDE 2 Letter From the Director 4 Park Updates & Capital Improvements 6 Registration Highlights 8 Bob Crane Community Center - Memberships (8) - Rentals (10) - Event Spaces (12) - Job Opportunities (65) 65 Class Locations 65 Community Athletics 65 UA Commission on Aging Contact Infromation

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

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 Hatfield Cultural Arts Manager, jhatfield@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

EXPLORE 11 Bob Crane Community Center 12 UA Senior Center

18 Amelita Mirolo Barn 20 Parks & Facilities Map 22 Parks Shelter Rentals

EXPERIENCE

24 Event Calendar 26 Galleries 27 Special Event & Park Use Permits

ENRICH 24 Table of Contents 25 Adaptive 26 Arts & Culture 34 Enrichment & Education - Older Adult Travel (46) 51 Fitness & Wellness - UA Cares (58) -

UA Commission on Aging (59)

60 Nature 61 Sports

From Left: Todd Walter, Kathy Adams, Brian Close (Council Vice President), Ukeme Awakessien Jeter (Council President), Jim Lynch, Heidi Munc, and John J. Kulewicz City Manager: Steve Schoeny Parks & Rec Director: Debbie McLaughlin

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