Mission & Vision

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council is committed to maintaining Hyde Park as a desirable neighborhood, educating and informing citizens, and providing an opportunity for participation in community affairs.

Monthly Meetings

When

HPNC meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM

Where

The meeting location may change from month to month so please check the Neighborhood Updates section for the latest information. We'd love to see you there!

Membership

We are always looking for passionate people from our community to get involved

HPNC

Financial Support

DonatE

If you would like to make a donation to support HPNC's ongoing efforts or legal fees, please do so via the Donate link above or mail a check to our PO Box listed in the section below:

We Want to Hear from You

To submit your ideas or feedback, or for other inquiries, please reach out via the button below. You can also get in touch by mail:

HPNC
PO Box 8064
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Contact Us

HPNC Applications for Board of Trustees

If you would like to actively serve your community, consider applying to the HPNC Board of Trustees.

Applicants must either live, own property,  or own/operate a business in Hyde Park. A board term is 3 years.

To apply, complete the Candidate Fact Sheet and email it to the address on the form, or print it out and mail our PO Box listed above.

Download the Candidate Sheet

Hyde Park Perks

Hyde Park Neighborhood Council has partnered with local businesses in Hyde Park to bring HPNC members special perks. If you're a member of HPNC, your $20 yearly membership gets you access to Hyde Park Perks.

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Small Businesses in Hyde Park

Discover Hyde Park's unique small businesses. Eat, drink, play, and shop. Find more details here.

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NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATES

Starfire hosting Inclusion Seekers Summit at Art Museum

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The Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati is hosting its inaugural Inclusion Seekers Summit on Thursday, October 9th, at the Cincinnati Art Museum, with Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General, as its keynote speaker.

Tickets are already on sale now, and space is limited.

Metro bus route changes

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Changes to the Metro bus routes will take effect tomorrow, with a new bus route (8) starting the day after:

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, starting August 17, 2025, several Metro fixed routes will see route and/or schedule adjustments. These updates include the introduction of the new Rt. 8 Blue Ash–Silverton service, which launches Monday, August 18.

Schedule and/or route adjustments will take place on the following routes: 2, 3X, 4, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23X, 24, 27, 28,29X, 31, 37, 40, 41, 43, 51, 64, 65, 71X, 72X, 75X, 81. These improvements are designed to enhance the system while directly addressing the evolving needs of our community.
Metro page for route changes

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday August 12th

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Please join us on Tuesday, August 12th, at 7:00 PM for our monthly meeting.

It will be held in the Little Theater, on the second floor of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, at 1345 Grace Avenue.

The meeting packet can be found via the link below, or on the Meeting & Minutes page.

Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Since the location may vary, please check on the HPNC website, Facebook, or the emailed announcement if you are on our mailing list.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday July 8th

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Please join us on Tuesday, July 8th, at 7:00 PM for our monthly meeting.

It will be held in the Little Theater, on the second floor of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, at 1345 Grace Avenue.

The meeting packet can be found via the link below, or on the Meeting & Minutes page.

Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Since the location may vary, please check on the HPNC website, Facebook, or the emailed announcement if you are on our mailing list.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, June 10th

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Please join us on Tuesday, June 10th, at 7:00 PM for our monthly meeting.

It will be held at the Eastside Recreation Center, at 3950 Paxton Ave., 45209.

The meeting packet can be found via the link below, or on the Meeting & Minutes page.

Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Since the location may vary, please check on the HPNC website, Facebook, or the emailed announcement if you are on our mailing list.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Edwards Rd. closure between Wasson and Madison starting June 9

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HPNC received the following alert from DOTE (Dept. of Transportation/Engineering) Monday morning:

Edwards Rd between Madison Rd and Wasson Rd will be closed to vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic starting Monday, June 9, for intersection reconstruction. This will be a 6-week closure for northbound traffic and then a 6-week closure for southbound traffic.

The Wasson Way Trail will be impacted; trail users should follow the posted detour routes.

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Clearly, this project will significantly impact traffic during this extended construction period. It will also have major impacts for the businesses along Edwards Rd., We will keep you in the loop when we receive further updates from DOTE.

Annual Meeting - Tuesday, May 13th

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Please join us Tuesday, May 13th, at 7:00 PM, for our annual meeting, where we will recognize our Students of the Year and Neighbor/Person of the Year, and hand out our Community Builder awards. 

The meeting will be held at Hyde Park School (3401 Edwards Rd). Signage and some of our Trustees will be available onsite to direct you to the meeting room. For those driving, please park in the lot off of Edwards.

During this meeting we will also be holding our annual Board of Trustees election. The 2025 ballot is available here. If you would like to vote in the election, please make sure you are current with your HPNC dues. You can make the $20 annual membership payment, or any other supportive donations, via our PayPal page, or by mailing a check to our PO Box. 

HPNC
PO Box 8064
Cincinnati, OH 45208

You can find the full agenda on our website here. We do our best to have this posted the day before the meeting. 

Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Since the location may vary, please check on the HPNC website, Facebook, or the emailed announcement if you are on our mailing list.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Hyde Park Plan Meeting - Monday, April 28th

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As a reminder, there is an Open House to explore the draft neighborhood plan for Hyde Park this evening. The meeting will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Eastside Recreation Center (3900 Paxton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45209). As the format is an Open House, feel free to come anytime within that window to learn about the plan, provide feedback on the goals and strategies, and talk with Steering Committee members. If you haven't already, you can register in advance here.

If you are unable to make the meeting but would still like to provide feedback, please fill out the online form. The draft plan can be viewed on the plan website.

Draft Plan

City HP Square Planned Development Vote - April 22nd

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All members of city council will be voting on the Planned Development rezoning proposal for Hyde Park Square tomorrow, Tuesday April 22nd, 2025, at 1:00 PM at a meeting of the Equitable Growth and Housing Committee. The meeting will be held both virtually (Zoom) and In Person (City Hall):

City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 300
801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

If you would like to speak at the meeting in-person, you must fill out a speaker card before the meeting. If you are unable to attend in-person, you may also register to appear at the meeting via Zoom at the Public Speakers Registration Page, being sure to select Equitable Growth & Housing as the Committee of Interest. Zoom Registration must be completed by 9:00 AM on the day of this meeting to receive the link.

The relevant documents for the meeting can be found at the City page for the Planned Development proposal

If you would like to attend virtually without speaking, the city asks that you please do not use the Zoom link and instead watch the meeting on City Cable here: City Cable

The video below is shared on behalf of Save Hyde Park Square, which has collected responses from several civic and neighborhood organizations across the city,

If the video does not load for you, please try viewing it here instead.

City project page

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, April 8th

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Please join us on Tuesday, April 8th, at 7:00 PM for our monthly meeting.

It will be held in the Little Theater, on the second floor of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, at 1345 Grace Avenue.

The meeting packet can be found via the link below, or on the Meeting & Minutes page.

Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Since the location may vary, please check on the HPNC website, Facebook, or the emailed announcement if you are on our mailing list.

Meeting Packet (PDF)