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title: Upper Arlington, Ohio
description: 'County: Franklin Nearest big city: Columbus Golf great Jack Nicklaus didn’t earn the nickname “The Golden Bear” for nothing. It stems from his storied high…'
published: '2021-09-13T22:02:28.000Z'
modified: '2024-05-08T05:44:29.000Z'
section: Housing
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![A dog looks out at the pool at Reed Road Water Park in Upper Arlignton Ohio](https://img.money.com/2021/09/BPL21-Upper-Arlignton-Ohio-38.jpg)

*County: Franklin*  
*Nearest big city: Columbus*

Golf great Jack Nicklaus didn’t earn the nickname “The Golden Bear” for nothing. It stems from his storied high school career in Upper Arlington, a small, tree-lined suburb just north of Columbus.

Much like Nicklaus, Upper Arlington High School is well-known for its performance on the links (and in other sports, too). The boys’ golf team — one of the many Golden Bear athletic teams on campus — has taken the state title a dozen times since the ‘40s, and its lacrosse, swimming and cross-country teams have numerous championships to their names, as well.

Still, Upper Arlington isn’t just for those with dreams of athletic stardom. From the 20-plus parks and playgrounds and the [145-year-old farmers market](https://northmarket.org/) to the 11% jump in job opportunities expected by 2025, there’s something for everyone in this town of 35,000.

Its endless stream of community events is certainly worth noting, too. Upper Arlington’s [Golden Bear Scare](https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/event/golden-bear-scare/) is the biggest event of the year, offering up Halloween-themed inflatables, a spooky zombie-filled hill and dedicated “Scare Rangers” who guide thrill-seekers through a haunted forest filled with ghosts and ghoulies. — *[Aly J. Yale](https://money.com/author/aly-j-yale)*

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