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

Summary - HPNC’s July 29 public meeting with PLK Communities

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On July 29, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council (HPNC) hosted a public meeting where PLK Communities Vice President Nick Lingenfelter presented on their project at 3660 Michigan Ave. A meeting summary can be found here. The PLK presentation can be found here. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and took part in the discussion.

Public Meeting Announcement: PLK Apartment Project Along the Wasson Way

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On Wednesday July 28 at 7pm, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council (HPNC) will host an in-person, public meeting to learn about and discuss PLK's apartment project along Wasson Way.

The meeting will be at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church (1345 Grace Ave) on the 2nd floor in the Little Theater.

The agenda will begin with PLK presenting their overall plans, traffic study, and water/sewer plans.

Following PLK's presentation, HPNC will facilitate a discussion about the project.

All are welcome to attend.

In-Person Meeting: Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

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We're excited to announce our next monthly meeting will be in-person! Please join us on Tuesday, July 13th at 7 pm at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church at 1345 Grace Avenue. The meeting will be held on the second floor in the "Little Theater". All are welcome to join!

Annual Meeting and Trustee Election

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On Tuesday May 11 at 7pm, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council (HPNC) will hold its Annual Meeting.  The meeting will be held virtually.

The Annual Meeting will include updates from Wasson Way, the Hyde Park Farmer’s Market (invited), and Hyde Park Perks, the HPNC’s partnership with Hyde Park businesses to provide HPNC members with promotions and deals.

The Annual Meeting will also include the election of trustees.  This year’s nominees include Alan Edwards, Brianna Frappier-Schirmang, and Todd Roe who joined in the last year along with previously elected trustees Janet Buening, Rich Postler, Bob Smyth, and Valerie Woodham.

Please join us for the update!

Meeting Link: meet.google.com/qmi-pksd-vem

Hyde Park Perks

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Hyde Park Perks has launched! HPNC has partnered with local Hyde Park businesses to bring HPNC members promotions and deals. Your $20 yearly membership fee/donation gets you access to all the Hyde Park Perks. Digital HPNC Membership cards are being distributed to members. Show your card to one of the businesses on the Hyde Park Perks list to take advantage of your perks!

Shop Small in Hyde Park

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Hyde Park's small businesses appreciate your support! Eat, drink, shop and play in Hyde Park in 2021. How many Hyde Park businesses can you check off your list? Discover all the small businesses in Hyde Park here. Thanks for shopping small and supporting the Hyde Park community!

Light Up Hyde Park

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Spread some holiday cheer! Have you noticed all the beautiful lights in Hyde Park? HPNC is sponsoring Light Up Hyde Park this season. Vote for your favorite holiday decor and light displays in Hyde Park here. Access the Light Up Hyde Park map here. Voting continues through January 1st. Have fun! Thanks to all the homes and businesses for their participation!

Signal Modification at Observatory and Edwards

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The Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) has received several complaints about eastbound vehicles on Observatory Ave not yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning left (north) onto Edwards Rd.

DOTE is considering modifying the traffic signal to include a “left turn on green arrow only” for eastbound vehicles turning left (north) on Edwards.

Adding a “left turn on green arrow only” will eliminate the conflict between pedestrians crossing Edwards in the north crosswalk and vehicles turning left on Edwards. When pedestrians have a “walk” signal for the north crosswalk, eastbound vehicles on Observatory will not be allowed to turn left on Edwards.

Adding this “left turn on green arrow only” will increase wait times for all users at the intersection. Vehicles traveling through the intersection will have a longer red light, vehicles turning north onto Edwards will have a longer wait, and pedestrians will have a longer wait for the “walk” signal. This change will also require the loss of a few parking spots on all legs of the intersection.

Please use the feedback form in the link below to let us know if you prefer the existing traffic signal timing, or the addition of the “left turn on green arrow only.”

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/dote/dote-projects/signal-modification-at-observatory-and-edwards/

Turkey Tuesday

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The Thanksgiving Harvest Celebration hosted by the Hyde Park Farmers' Market will be held on Tuesday, November 24th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on Hyde Park Square.  Local farmers and food artisans offer fresh produce, meats and prepared foods for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The road closes at 6:00 PM and reopens at 10:00 PM. The closure includes Erie between Edwards and Michigan as is typical for the Sunday Farmer's Market. Visit the Hyde Park Famers' Market at https://www.hydeparkfarmersmarket.com/home/turkey-tuesday/ for details

Hyde Park Square Revitalization is Complete

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Have you walked through the new and improved Hyde Park Square? Over the years, shrubbery and fountain issues had overtaken the square. In an effort to restore the park to a safe and family-friendly place for all, HPNC, private donors, and the Cincinnati Parks Department have collaborated to give the park a new look. See the completed design here.