News & Updates
Trashy alleys: Whose job is it to clean them?
Yours, with help from neighbors, the City, and County. Here’s how to become a cleanup activist.

New playground equipment is coming to Blommel Park!
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you for participating!
The City will purchase new playground equipment for Blommel Park but needs your input. Please take our ranking survey so we can tell them which of 6 styles you and your children prefer.
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.
Shakespeare in South Park all set to stage its 12th annual production.
Historic South Park’s free outdoor theater presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” September 10, 11 & 12.
City of Dayton Mini-grants are back!
The City of Dayton announces two neighborhood grant opportunities for 2021. Come to the next HSPI meeting and share your ideas!
In May, take a historic walk, join a meeting, support South Park
Events in May include the 2021 Membership Drive, our May 25th Neighborhood Meeting and a
Memorial Day Cemetery Walk at Woodland.
Walking tours tell stories of Dayton’s fascinating historic neighborhoods
A series of self-guided walking tours in the 10 historically-zoned neighborhoods in Dayton are now available courtesy of Preservation Dayton, Inc. The walking tours highlight architectural and historical features of each area.
Q & A with Holly Hornbeak about Landmark rules
No surprise that the conversation at our April meeting was mostly about exterior house paint colors and fencing. As a City of Dayton Historic Preservation Planner, Holly is the neighbors’ first point of contact for Zoning approval of their property changes. Phone 937-333-4271. Fax 937-333-4281. [email protected]