South Park News

How to keep your property safe from trespassers

by | November 23, 2020 | South Park News | 0 Comments

Although South Park looks and feels like a friendly small-town neighborhood, it’s officially an “urban environment.” That means we need to stay alert to the kinds of petty property crime you find in any city. Trespassing is part of the mix of crime that neighbors may...
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How can I slow down traffic on my street?

by | October 29, 2020 | South Park News | 0 Comments

Speeding traffic in South Park’s narrow streets is an ongoing concern. Here are two actions you can take to slow the speeders.

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Cancelled: July PPD party and July HSP membership meeting

by | July 17, 2020 | South Park News | 0 Comments

Hey all! Two neighborhood events have been cancelled in the interest of public health: Saturday, July 18 PPD Tuesday, July 28 HSPI Membership Meeting We'll get together again as soon as everyone feels safe doing so. Meanwhile, keep your spirits up and thank you for...
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First-Ever Yoga on the Boulevard!

First-Ever Yoga on the Boulevard!

Sep 26, 2012 |

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Join us for the first-ever Yoga on the Boulevard event, Friday, Sept. 28 at 6pm at Historic South Park’s most iconic spot, the Olmsted-designed boulevard on Park Drive.

This class is FREE, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Practice Yoga on 5th. Previous yoga experience is helpful but not necessary, so whether you’re an experienced yogi or a just want to give yoga a try, please join us! Please bring your own mat, as only a limited number of loaners will be available.

The event is open to everyone, not just South Parkers, so please feel free to tell your friends— the more, the merrier! If you have a Facebook account, we’d appreciate if you’d RSVP via our Event Invite.

Thanks, and hope to see you Friday!

Free Shakespeare Company to Perform in South Park

Jul 17, 2012 | ,

The Free Shakespeare Company will present “The Merchant of Venice” in Blommel Park two nights in South Park: Thursday, July 19 and Thursday, August 9. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Bring folding chairs or blankets. The show is free, but a free-Will offering will be taken.

Not able to make it on those dates? You can still catch the show nearby:

ArtStreet, University of Dayton, July 20, 21, 22
Newcom Park, Oregon District, August 3, 4, 5

See the Free Shakespeare Facebook page for full schedule.

It’s PPD Season in South Park Again!

Jun 22, 2012 |

It's summer! In South Park, that means four months of fun at our famous PPD (Porch, Patio, and Deck) parties! Join the Historic South Park neighborhood association for food, drink and mingling. Every South Park resident is welcome! You do not need to be a homeowner or...

South Park Easter Egg Hunt a Great Success!

Apr 11, 2012 |

The Historic South Park Easter egg hunt on the Park Drive Boulevard drew dozens upon dozens of children and their parents in search of eggs filled with candy and prizes on April 7, 2012. Thanks to the efforts of chairperson Valarie Calhoun and her team, the egg...

Theresa and Full Circle Continue to Focus on Potential

Mar 16, 2012 |

Who can resist a dramatic “before & after” story? It’s certainly a favorite narrative for philanthropic developer, Theresa Gasper, owner and founder of Full Circle Development. And she has 10 Historic South Park home transformations to prove it—with two more on...