Upper Arlington Community Center: Visitor Guide

Opening Hours and Best Times to Visit

The indoor pool closes 30 minutes before the building closes. Open-gym, pickleball, E-Sports and Child Watch hours are different from the overall operating schedule.

Holiday planning: The facility may open for regular or reduced hours on some holidays and close entirely on major holidays. Check the official adjusted-hours notice before visiting on a public holiday.

Admission Prices and Monthly Memberships

Upper Arlington residents and qualifying people employed within Upper Arlington receive lower prices. Residency or employment verification is required.

Guest packages are purchased by existing members, who must accompany their guests. Since July 1, 2025, non-residents have been allowed unlimited daily visits rather than being restricted to a single trial visit.

Qualifying Upper Arlington military veterans age 65+ may receive a special $11.50 monthly rate with a VA Health Identification Card. SilverSneakers and Renew Active are also accepted for qualifying participants.

Which Option Should You Choose?

For a broader comparison of how day passes, activity schedules and memberships work, use our community recreation center admission and planning guide.

How to Get the Resident Rate

Living in the Upper Arlington School District does not automatically establish City residency. Residents and qualifying employees within the City boundaries must verify their status.

1. Open the official Upper Arlington membership and verification page.
2. Create or update your household account using the City’s recreation registration system.
3. Enter the correct household members and personal information.
4. Prepare the accepted evidence, such as a government ID, utility bill, lease or employment verification.
5. Upload the requested proof through your account, or visit the Parks & Recreation office at 3200 Tremont Road.
6. Wait for resident status confirmation before purchasing an eligible membership or registering during resident-priority enrollment.

People who work within Upper Arlington boundaries and their household members may also qualify for resident pricing. If the City has not verified your household, the account may show non-resident fees.

Facilities and Activities by Level

The approximately 165,000-square-foot building extends across five floors and a mezzanine. Knowing the location of each amenity makes a first visit easier.

For a full facility-level breakdown, pool schedule and detailed booking information, our existing Bob Crane Community Center guide covers the same Upper Arlington facility in greater depth.

Indoor Pool: Admission, Swimming and Safety

The Bob Crane indoor pool is on Level 1. It includes four lap lanes, a zero-depth entry, water-play features, a slide and accessible pool entry equipment.

Regular pool closing times are:

• Monday–Friday: approximately 9:30 PM.
• Saturday–Sunday: approximately 7:30 PM.

These are general closing times, not guaranteed lap-swim or open-swim sessions. Lessons, organized activities and maintenance may affect availability.

What to Check Before Swimming

1. Open the official Bob Crane Community Center website.
2. Select the published pool schedule.
3. Find your intended date and desired activity: lap swim, open swim or lessons.
4. Confirm the participant’s age and required adult supervision.
5. Check whether a day pass, membership or separate class registration is needed.
6. Bring appropriate swimwear and allow time for check-in and changing.

Children age 9 and younger generally require direct supervision by a responsible person within the facility. Pool-specific restrictions should be confirmed before entering the water.

Fitness, Pickleball and Indoor Walking

The main gymnasiums support basketball, volleyball and pickleball, but open-play availability changes when classes, leagues or rentals occupy a court.

The City’s posted gym schedule is the starting point. Staff recommend calling 614-583-5300 to verify the current day’s open-gym or pickleball availability.

The indoor track is on Level 5. It has three lanes, with approximately 12 laps making one mile. Visitors age 13 and older may use the track independently under posted facility rules; children ages 8–12 require direct parent or guardian supervision.

If you’re comparing different Ohio recreation facilities, our Middleburg Heights Community Center visitor guide explains another center’s swimming, fitness, walking and membership options.

Child Watch, Indoor Playground and E-Sports

Child Watch Hours

Child Watch uses prepaid visit passes rather than ordinary advance reservations. The published charge is $6 for members or $12 for nonmembers for one visit. A completed participant registration form is required, and the adult responsible for the child must remain on site.

E-Sports has separate access charges. The City’s published options include a $10 monthly unlimited gaming add-on for eligible members and single visits priced at $4 for residents or center members and $8 for non-residents. An active membership or qualifying day pass is also required for single-visit access.

Schedules, availability and fees can change, so check current arrangements through the official membership and service information.

Classes, Swim Lessons and Program Registration

Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation offers scheduled recreational activities for children, teens, adults and older residents. These may include swimming, fitness, arts, sports and educational programs.

Important: Paid program participation does not necessarily require a community center membership, but registration is required for programs. Nonmembers attending a registered class cannot automatically use the pool, fitness equipment or other membership areas.

Register for an Activity

1. Go to the official community center page.
2. Choose the class or program registration option.
3. Open the City’s recreation registration portal.
4. Sign in or create an account and enter the participant’s details.
5. Search the program by activity category, age, date or location.
6. Review resident/member pricing, requirements, availability and cancellation terms.
7. Complete registration and payment through the official portal.
8. Save your confirmation and follow any instructions about equipment or arrival.

Nonmembers normally may enter no earlier than 30 minutes before their registered program and are expected to leave when it concludes.

Room Rentals, Birthday Parties and Events

The community center provides bookable spaces for family gatherings, meetings, workshops, sports events and celebrations. Booking availability, guest capacity and restrictions depend on the space.

The Event Center on Level 5 supports larger events and can accommodate up to approximately 250 banquet-style guests. Its charges depend on the number of rooms reserved and the day of the week.

For a reservation, contact the rentals team at 614-583-5330 or rentals@uaoh.net.

1. Select the space and estimate your guest count.
2. Prepare your preferred date and start/end times.
3. Check whether your event requires pool, gym, catering or audiovisual services.
4. Contact the rentals coordinator or use the official rental page where online booking is available.
5. Review room capacity, setup restrictions, fees, cancellation conditions and required payment.
6. Finalize the reservation only after receiving official confirmation.

For another Ohio facility with event rooms, an indoor pool and activity packages, see our Mason Community Center program and rental guide.

Parking, Entrances and Public Transportation

Address: 3200 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, in the Kingsdale mixed-use area.

The surrounding Kingsdale development includes more than 900 parking spaces, but not all of them are designated for community center visitors.

Bicycle racks are available near the facility. Nearby COTA public transportation services include routes 3, 32 and 75, with connections along Tremont Road, Fishinger Road and surrounding streets.

People with accessibility needs can use the building’s elevators and should contact the front desk for assistance with the correct entrance, parking or activity accommodations.

Before You Visit: Quick Checklist

• Confirm the address is 3200 Tremont Road, not another Columbus-area recreation center.
• Check the building’s regular and holiday opening hours.
• Verify the schedule of the exact pool, gym, pickleball or class session.
• Choose your membership, day pass or program registration.
• Bring any required identification and residency verification.
• For children, check supervision, Child Watch forms and age restrictions.
• Check which parking spaces are designated for community center users.
• Bring appropriate shoes, swimming equipment and personal essentials.
• Save any rental or class registration confirmation.
• Call 614-583-5300 when your visit depends on a specific activity being available.