South Park News

SP Neighbor Stays Active and Social Despite Virus!

Wanda Lacy of Morton Avenue is an inspiration! So much so that she made the Dayton Daily News as an example of how to keep things lively, even if the pandemic means you have to stay at home. We'd love to think she represents the best of South Park -- people that are...

DDN: South Park Gets Earth Day Love Despite Virus

Residents in Dayton’s South Park neighborhood weren’t going to let the COVID-19 outbreak ruin one of their favorite traditions of beautifying their little corner of earth.

Dayton City Services Modified During COVID-19 Outbreak

The city of Dayton continues to deliver essential public services during the coronavirus public health emergency, with some modifications. Rest assured that emergency police and fire services will continue, as well as public water supplies, waste collection and street...

Writer of Famous 1865 Letter Lived in South Park!

An honest God-fearing man wanted to be paid for his labor. Did you see the story in the Dayton Daily News about escaped slaves Jordan and Amanda Anderson and their 1865 letter to their former "master"? Neighborhood historians Betsy & Galen Wilson tell us the...

South Park Broomball Team Plays at Riverscape Ice Rink!

Get 2012 off to a great start by attending the broomball matches at RiverScape Ice Rink! Neighbors from Historic South Park have formed a team, The South Park Nation Army! You can cheer them on Monday evenings in January and February from 6-8PM, while enjoying hot...