Horticulture & Beautification Program

Existing Landscaped Areas in the Community

This community gateway is located at the corner of Kenny Road and Fishinger Road. It had previously been located further west on Fishinger, but was moved closer to the City boundary in 2004.

The City installed a test roundabout at Miller Park in the fall of 2004. As part of this installation, the roundabout was edged by a retaining wall, with landscaping within.

The City's most extensive landscaping project to date: The City's Reed Road Water Park features extensive landscaping overflowing with colorful annuals, perennials and shrubs.

In 2003, members of the Upper Arlington Garden Council redesigned the landscaped feature in front of the City's Municipal Services Center, incorporating the public art sculpture into the overall design.

Thanks to a generous grant of $10,000 from the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, the corner of Lane Avenue and Riverside Drive became the site of a new community gateway in 2004. It features a large stone boulder with bronze plaque, limestone walls, lighting and beautiful landscaping.

The beautification of Five Points was made possible through a generous $1,000 grant from the UA Roundtable. Two islands were completely renovated and enlarged. The gardens now feature colorful perennials that bloom at various times throughout the year.

In the summer of 2005 Parks and Forestry added this lovely garden that surrounds the boulder at Northam Park. It features late summer and fall blooming perennials for UA's Labor Day Arts festival.

A new garden was added in early 2005 at the front entrance to the UA Municipal Service Center, which features sun loving perennials and seasonal color.

The Kenny Road entrance to the UA Municipal Service Center is shaded with mature shade trees, perfect for shade garden. This garden added in early 2005, is packed with colorful perennials and shrubs that thrive in a shady environment.

The City of UA recieved a $1,000 grant from Keep Franklin County Beautiful in early 2005. This grant sponsored the installation of this garden at Wyandot Park which utilizes plants that are native to Ohio.