South Park News

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...

Shakespeare in South Park’s 2014 production, “The Comedy of Errors”

Just a quick reminder that auditions for Shakespeare in South Park's 2014 production, "The Comedy of Errors" are this coming Monday and Tuesday evenings, July 7 and 8, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 500 Hickory Street in South Park.  Hope to see you there! ...

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...

A People-Friendly Plan for Downtown Dayton 2010

It's an exciting time for the City of Dayton. Like so many cities, it's been challenged to move from the industrial to the digital age.  With heartfelt effort, the community is transforming itself into a vibrant place that's begining to reveal its own 21st century...

South Parkers Enliven Urban Nights 2010

There’s always something new to discover at Urban Nights in Downtown Dayton. The Friday, May 14th event showcased the talents of many of our musician and artist neighbors. Since the weather was gorgeous, lots of us biked or walked downtown to revel in the variety of eating and entertainment options. It was impossible to see everything.

It’s amazing to see how creative your neighbors are and fun to see your friends having such a good time! South Park even had a booth to encourage creative sidewalk chalking, which attracted a good deal of participation, while we promoted our neighborhood as a great place to live.

The Tot Lot Begins its Makeover

South Park has big plans for the little park on the corner of James and Adams, nick-named the "tot lot." It's a sweet little spot that has a place to plant herbs, sit on a bench, or play on the swings. Saturday morning, May 8th, a band of hardy volunteers set to work...

321 Wyoming Demolished for Safety

It's always sad to see a once-proud home lost to neglect and greed. You've probably noticed the demolition in the 300 block of Wyoming Avenue. The two-story turreted house was purchased by The Home Group three years ago in hope of renovation, but in the end was...