Neighborhoods

Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington Ohio is the streetcar suburb northwest of Downtown known for tree lawns, strong schools, park programming, and a quieter commercial pattern than Dublin's Bridge Park. It borders Grandview and Ohio State-area neighborhoods without matching either one's nightlife density, which is a feature for some households and a dealbreaker for others.

For things to do in Upper Arlington, plan dinners locally or slide into Grandview and Campus for shows and late kitchens. Housing comparisons live in where to live, and citywide weekends still run through Things to Do when the kids need a zoo day or a museum hour outside the suburb. Expect early dinner seatings and quieter late nights than Short North, which is the point for many residents.

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Best Of picks in Upper Arlington

TrackMan simulator bay and lounge seating at The Fairway Columbus
2026 Finalist

Photo: The Fairway Columbus

The Fairway Columbus

TrackMan lounge Upper Arlington Best Indoor Golf Simulators

Seven TrackMan bays with a full restaurant and league energy on Henderson Road for players who want data and a real table.

1965 W Henderson Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

Why was this picked?

  • TrackMan 4 bays with serious practice data
  • Full restaurant support for longer sessions
  • Upper Arlington location for northwest players

Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu

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Shelves at Littleton's Market stocked with bags of pasta, jars of sauce and packaged specialty groceries
2026 Finalist

Photo: Littleton's Market

Littleton's Market

Gourmet market, bakery and cafe Upper Arlington Best Specialty Grocery Stores

Upper Arlington market with a butchery, bakery and restaurant, $5.29 fresh turkeys and 7 a.m. openings.

2140 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Why was this picked?

  • Open at 7 a.m. every day
  • Cooked Bowman and Landes turkeys on Thanksgiving
  • Saturday samples from noon to 2 p.m.

Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu

Visit Site(614) 826-1432 Own this business? Get your media kit

News in Upper Arlington

A low brick municipal building behind a landscaped entrance with a tall white concrete clock tower and flagpoles under a cloudy sky
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Upper Arlington Issue 34 Asks for a Larger Safety Pension Levy

The city wants voters to renew its 0.89-mill police and fire pension levy and add 0.24 mills, raising about $2.2 million a year. Status: On the Nov. 3 ballot.

Bart Rian2 min read
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CityUpper Arlington

Upper Arlington Warns of Fake City Invoices and Wire Requests

Scammers are lifting property and project details from agendas and online records to make bogus bills look real. The city says it never asks for a wire. Status: Active warning.

Bart Rian2 min read
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Upper Arlington Shows New Fancyburg Park Playground Plans

Renderings for the replacement playground are posted, and the city wants feedback before the design is locked. Status: Survey open through Oct. 25; construction set for early 2027.

Bart Rian2 min read
Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center, a low stone building with a green roof behind a tall concrete tower, two flagpoles and an entry drive
CityUpper Arlington

Upper Arlington Weighs a DORA for Tremont Center

City Council is considering open-container zones in some commercial districts, and residents get a first look Oct. 14. Status: Community meeting; no legislation filed yet.

Bart Rian2 min read