Historic
South Park
A historic urban neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio.
“Community is not found easily these days. So when you find even a little, life seems richer.”
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All things South Park
Reunion Block Party 2022
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, July 30 from 3-6pm, South Park will celebrate 40 years as a Dayton historic district, the designation that jump-started our return from the ashes. This party is for all neighbors, with a special invitation to former neighbors to join us for food, drink and entertainment.
Events
Latest Happenings
Reunion Block Party 2022
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, July 30 from 3-6pm, South Park will celebrate 40 years as a Dayton historic district, the designation that jump-started our return from the ashes. This party is for all neighbors, with a special invitation to former neighbors to join us for food, drink and entertainment.
Meetings
Minutes and Upcoming Dates
March 2022 Meeting Minutes
Shakespeare in South Park will be August 26-28, so our August PPD is moving to September 10. Looking forward to the Easter Egg Hunt, Earth Day Cleanup, and New Neighbor Party on Thursday May 12.
Development
- Encourage property investment
- Stay involved in City of Dayton developments
- Monitor Housing Standards
Support neighborhood businesses - Monitor and support live-work-play development
- Defend against negative investments
- Collaborate with area stakeholders
Safety
- Work with our community based police
- Support a neighborhood watch
- Broadcast alerts when necessary
- Send letters to absent landlords of blighted property
Parks
- Apply for improvements funding
- Plant trees and perennials
- Maintain a community garden
- Complete Alley Sweep
Social & Events
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Perennial exchange
- Home Tours and Rehabaramas
- Shakespeare in South Park
- Halloween Spooky Park Parade
- Trash to Treasure sales
- Porch, Deck and Patio parties, chili cook-off
- Hot Toddy parties, and various creative events to gather together
Communication
- Send regular neighborhood email blasts
- Maintain and create content for website and social media outlets
- Create banners, brochures, posters, flyers and mailings