News & Updates
Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Historic South Park a Success
The annual 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 March 30,2013. Thanks to the efforts of the social committee lead by Abby Reed, those in...
South Park Neighbor Featured on WYSO
South Park is home to engineers, musicians, retirees, business people... simply put, South Park is home to some amazing people. As part of WYSO's ongoing series Reinvention Stories, Karen Stephens is featured in this week's edition. Karen is an active supporter of the...
Did South Park Once Have a Branch Library?
South Park Resident Larry Sizer has discovered photographs of what appears to be a South Park library branch. Here are interior and exterior views, with an NCR building in the background of the exterior view. Can anyone tell from the photos where these buildings were?...
South Park Awarded up to $300,000 Grant for Parks
The City of Dayton has awarded 2010-2011 CDBG funding in the amount of $106,900 in 2010 and $157,100 in 2011 to repair sections of the walkway and add some historic-looking lighting along the path of the Park Dr. Boulevard. Historic South Park has also been awarded...
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...
What’s a PPD? A Neighborhood Porch, Patio & Deck Party!
It's that time of year again! Warm sun, blooming trees, sitting on the porch, stopping to chat with fellow dog walkers. It's time to start enjoying the outdoors, friends and good times! If you know anything about South Park, you know we love our Porch, Patio and Deck...