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

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We Want to Hear from You

To submit your ideas or feedback, or for other inquiries,

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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 donation gets you access to Hyde Park Perks.

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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 it to:
HPNC
PO Box 8064
Cincinnati, OH 45208

Download the Candidate Sheet

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

Special Meeting - HP Square Development - Tuesday, October 29th

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Please join us on Tuesday, October 29th, at 7:00 PM for a special meeting to review and discuss the project planned for Hyde Park Square.

It will likely be held at Hyde Park School, though we are working to confirm the location.

Please take time to review the initial presentation from the development partners and complete the survey.

Community Survey

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, October 8th

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

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

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 previous meeting packet to confirm the location of future meetings; the meeting packet can be found below or on the Meetings & Minutes page.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Free Trees - Cincinnati Parks Fall ReLeaf Program

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There are still Free Trees available via the Cincinnati Parks Department's Fall ReLeaf tree program. Since September 21st, eligibility has expanded to include applications in neighborhoods with >40% tree canopy, which includes Hyde Park.

To apply you must be able to pick up your tree on one of a few days in mid-October, and the department does ask that you,
"Please ONLY apply for a free tree if you are dedicated to picking up and planting in your front or backyard."

There are still a few trees left (12 shumard oaks) at the time of writing.

The department's webpage does provide additional information, but be aware that one of the links to the application form is broken. To reach the form, use the link at the top of that page, or simply click below:

Tree Application Form

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, September 10th

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

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

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 previous meeting packet to confirm the location of future meetings; the meeting packet can be found below or on the Meetings & Minutes page.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Hyde Park Square Developers Community Engagement Survey

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At the August monthly meeting a group of developers who have acquired several properties in Hyde Park Square, more than 2 acres, announced its plans to redevelop a substantial part of the south side of Hyde Park Square. It requested that we distribute the attached survey to collect feedback.

Please pass this along to anyone else that you think would like to share their thoughts.

Hyde Park Square Community Engagement Survey is available at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFS9Z7H or use the button below:

Survey Link

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, August 13th

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Please join us on Tuesday, August 13th, at 7:00 PM for the monthly meeting.

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

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 previous meeting packet to confirm the location of future meetings; the meeting packet can be found below or on the Meetings & Minutes page.

Meeting Packet (PDF)

Edwards Closure South of the Square

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Road closed to thru traffic between Observatory and Erie due to road construction between July 22 and September 9th. All businesses will remain open.

Starting Monday (July 22nd), Edwards Rd. from the square to Hyde Park School (between Erie and Observatory) will be closed to thru traffic due to road construction work until September 9th.