South Park News

How can I slow down traffic on my street?

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

Cancelled: July PPD party and July HSP membership meeting

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...

Did you know South Park has a community garden?

Daniel Kamen, a volunteer at South Park Urban Garden, takes a pictures of fellow volunteers Freva and Napewa Hakiza.

Free Shakespeare Company to Perform in South Park

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!

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!

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

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...