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?...
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...
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...
Would you enjoy an early morning walk in Woodland?
South Park residents often walk in the peace and loveliness of the Woodland Cemetary and Arboretum. If you'd enjoy this as your morning constitutional, check with neighbor David Esrati at 100 Bonner ([email protected]). He was given 6 keys to the gate on...
Rebuilding Together Dayton Rehabs a Morton House
Rebuilding Together Dayton, April 24, 2010 from DABR on Vimeo. If you think the folks in the suburbs don't care for downtowners, take note. The volunteers who donate their labor to Rebuilding Together Dayton are largely from outside the Dayton city limits. Our hats...
Police Department to Expand Central Business District to Include South Park
Good news for South Park! Dayton Police Chief Richard Biel, accompanied by Major Mark Hess and Lt. Larry Faulkner, outlined plans to expand the boundaries of the Central Business District (CBD) to better align downtown policing services with the broader community and...