South Park News

Walking tours tell stories of Dayton’s fascinating historic neighborhoods 

A series of self-guided walking tours in the 10 historically-zoned neighborhoods in Dayton are now available courtesy of Preservation Dayton, Inc. The walking tours highlight architectural and historical features of each area.

Q & A with Holly Hornbeak about Landmark rules

No surprise that the conversation at our April meeting was mostly about exterior house paint colors and fencing. As a City of Dayton Historic Preservation Planner, Holly is the neighbors’ first point of contact for Zoning approval of their property changes. Phone 937-333-4271. Fax 937-333-4281. [email protected]

Excellence in Preservation Award to the Wilsons and Regniers

The Excellence In Preservation Award recognizes creative, inspirational leaders whose efforts have contributed to the protection, renovation, and revitalization of historic neighborhoods, individual structures, or strengthened the historic preservation movement or the quality of life in Dayton’s historic communities.

Food Truck Shindig and Street Party – ThankYou

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to everyone who attended or had a hand in making our first-ever Food Truck Shindig and Street Party such a roaring success! The following partners and sponsors helped to make this event possible. Media Partner WYSO Public Radio...

Spay & Neuter Program Available in South Park –

Made possible by a donation from Michael and Holly Di Flora of The Home Group. Michael and Holly Di Flora of The Home Group have made a donation to SICSA for the purpose of spaying and neutering cats.  The funds are earmarked specifically for Historic South Park and...

The first PPD of 2014 is history… and it was fun!

The first PPD of 2014 is history… and it was fun!

What a way to welcome summer! Last night's event was well attended and if you were there, you know what we mean - it just doesn't get much better than meeting new friends and neighbors and saying hi to familiar ones on a perfect summer night in June. A special thanks...