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
Join Mailing-listDonate / Pay DuesAnnual Meeting and Trustee Election
May 3, 2021
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
March 14, 2021
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
January 24, 2021
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
December 21, 2020
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
November 20, 2020
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
November 17, 2020
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
October 13, 2020
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.
Virtual Meetings
October 13, 2020
HPNC monthly meetings have gone virtual! Monthly meetings are held through Google Meet. To join our October meeting on 10/30/2020 at 7 pm, please use this link: meet.google.com/qmi-pksd-vem. Look out for an updated meeting link each month. All are welcome to join and participate!
HPNC Virtual Meeting Details
April 10, 2020
Due to COVID-19 concerns, all scheduled HPNC meetings will be conducted online until it is determined safe to conduct public meetings. We will have two options for each meeting:
- Video/call-in virtual meeting using Google Meet (can speak, chat, participate) - Restricted to Board Members, Key Community Partners, Designated Presenters, Special Invitees
- Live video Streaming (view only, cannot participate) - Open to all
If anyone from the public wishes to speak or present, please email Danielle at HPNCpres@gmail.com in advance of the meeting for further instructions.
A reminder for speakers calling into meetings by telephone, Google Meet uses *6 as the sequence to mute or un-mute your audio. (Documentation link)
As always, thank you for your support. We look forward to having attend our virtual meeting on Tuesday at 7pm!
An Update From HPNC: COVID-19 Resources and Ways to Help
April 1, 2020
Dear Friends,
Thank you to all of you who have reached out about way so to support your community during this global pandemic. HPNC has gathered together a few ways you can help out your neighbors - both businesses and community members. We wish you all the best during this time and to stay healthy and safe!
Here is a link with updated COVID-19 information from the City of Cincinnati: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-ELrZoYdf07EywP8tT0SYcQTMKFswbYF
Helpful Resources - Cincinnati and Ohio Hotlines and Websites:
Ohio COVID-19 Hotline: 1-833-427-5634
Cincinnati if you are feeling symptoms: 513-357-7642
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-799-7233
Domestic Violence assistance in Cincinnati: 513-381-5610
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund: 1-866-211-9966
Looking for a way to help??
1) Support local restaurants - Order take-out/delivery or purchase a gift card for later use from your favorite local restaurant!
Click here for a running list of Hyde Park restaurants
Click here for a list of restaurants all over Cincinnati
2) Shop for a neighbor - Do you need help shopping for the essentials and can't leave the house? Or are you willing to volunteer and help a neighbor in need? Please email HPNCpres@gmail.com and we will match up those in need with a volunteer shopper.
3) Donate - Consider a gift to one of our local non-profits! United Way, UC, Freestore Foodbank, and many more have set up funds specifically to support people during this crisis. Hoxworth Blood Center is also in desperate need for blood donations - yes it is still safe to give blood if you are healthy!
As always, we are here to help if you need anything! Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Take care,
Danielle Discepoli