Your Voice Matters

Community participation is a central part of the Upper Arlington 2026 Master Plan. Residents, community members, and local partners will help shape the future of Upper Arlington through shared ideas, feedback, and collaboration. Throughout the process, there will be multiple opportunities to get involved, including public meetings, workshops, surveys, and community events. Check back regularly for upcoming engagement opportunities, project updates, and ways to share your input.

Master Plan Community Survey Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Master Plan Community Survey! The survey received more than 900 responses, providing valuable insight into the community’s needs, priorities, and vision for the future.

Your input will directly help inform and guide the future of Upper Arlington’s parks and recreation system.

Parks & Recreation Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parks and Recreation Community Survey! The survey received more than 1,200 responses, providing valuable insight into the community’s needs, priorities, and vision for the future.

Your input will directly help inform and guide the future of Upper Arlington’s parks and recreation system.

Community Open House #1

The Upper Arlington Master Plan Community Open House, held on September 2 at the Bob Crane Community Center, was a great success! More than 75 community members joined us to learn about the planning process, share their perspectives, and help shape the future of Upper Arlington.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their ideas!

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Stay Engaged

  • As part of the Upper Arlington Master Plan update, a Parks & Recreation Survey will be launched to help inform the next-generation roadmap for Upper Arlington's parks and recreation system. The updated plan will guide long-term investments to maintain and enhance the community's parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs.

    • July 17 through August 7

  • The Master Plan online community survey, conducted during Phase II of the project, will gather resident perspectives on the current state of Upper Arlington. The survey will capture community sentiment, priorities, and experiences to help inform the planning process and guide the development of future recommendations.

    • August 21 - September 11

  • The first public meeting for the Upper Arlington 2026 Master Plan will introduce the community to the planning process and provide an overview of the project’s purpose, goals, and timeline, along with a review of Upper Arlington’s history to help ground future planning discussions in the city’s past and present context. Community members and residents will have opportunities to share input on key issues, opportunities, and priorities, helping to begin shaping a collective vision and goals for Upper Arlington’s future.

    • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    • Wednesday, September 2, 2026

    • Bob Crane Community Center (3200 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH)

  • The second public meeting, held during Phase II of the project, will introduce the preliminary vision and core values developed through earlier engagement and analysis. Community members will be invited to review these concepts and provide feedback to help refine priorities and ensure the vision reflects shared community values.

    • Fall 2026

  • During Phase IV of the project, a third public meeting will provide an opportunity for community members to review the preliminary draft of the Master Plan and offer feedback on proposed recommendations. Input gathered during this meeting will support refinement of the plan and help ensure alignment with community priorities prior to final adoption.

    • Spring 2027

  • During Phase IV of the project, a second online community survey will be made available to the community to provide an additional opportunity for residents and stakeholders to review draft Master Plan content and offer input on proposed recommendations. The survey will be used to gather detailed feedback on key strategies, policies, and implementation actions. Results from this engagement effort will inform further refinement of the plan and help ensure that the final document reflects community priorities and values prior to adoption.

    • Fall 2027

Engagement Opportunities