South Park News

Our South Park businesses feel the love

The reviews are in! Read why your neighbors love shopping & gathering in South Park as we celebrate shopping small & local for the holidays.

Escape from the Middle East – The Story of Halal International Grocery

Faez isn’t there all the time, but if you run into him or his three younger brothers, one of whom used to live on Oak Street, and you can get them to talk about the way Faez walked out of Iraq several times to get his family out – it’s an amazing story.

Anonymous Donor Pledges to Fund Blommel Park Fence Repair

Thanks to a very generous neighbor, plans are finally underway to repair the $4,000 worth of damage done to the historic “hairpin” fence around Blommel Park.

Home improvements in a Landmark neighborhood

Spring is home improvement season. That means something special in a Historic District. To preserve the value of your Landmark property, check The Blue Book and apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) from the Landmarks Commission before you start any work on the exterior of any buildings, fencing or landscaping.

Christmas 2020 in South Park

Alright South Park, the UFC (Unofficial Fun Committee) had our meeting and we've nailed down the events for December!   Here's what we've got lined up: Santa Claus is coming to South Park! Tuesday, Dec 22nd @ 4PM Santa will arrive in his trailer... ahem, sleigh...

How to keep your property safe from trespassers

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...