Miami Valley Hospital is located nearby and is a Level I trauma center.

South Park is a 24-block of historic buildings that date from the 1880s to the early 1900s. Located south of downtown Dayton, these structures have old-time charm and character. One finds a variety of home styles including Second Empire, High Victorian Italianate, Queen Anne, Federal and Romanesque Revival. Homes in South Park and Patterson are generally in the affordable range.

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The Miami Valley, Kettering, Good Samaritan, and Children's Hospitals are five to fifteen minutes away.

Oakwood was incorporated by Henry Patterson, the founder of NCR, the National Cash Register Corporation. Beginning with summer homes and horse estates, Oakwood blossomed in population following the Great Dayton Flood when people sought to build homes at a higher elevation. One of Oakwood’s first residents was Orville Wright. An interesting fact about Oakwood is that the safety department (police, fire and emergency services) are crossed trained for each other’s job and work in all capacities.

Over 44 acres of parks and green space is located in Oakwood. Neighborhood parks include 'Shafor', 'Orchardly' and 'Fair Ridge', with playgrounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and picnic areas. 'Huffman Park' features several trails to enjoy including the Mad River Trail, Buckeye Trail and the North Country Trail. 'Smith Gardens' is a small green space with beautiful springtime blooms. 

The Oakwood Historical Society is open to all residents who wish to join. For golf enthusiasts, the Dayton Country Club lies on the Oakwood border. A beautiful 18-hole golf course is the first in a long list of amenities the Dayton Country Club has to offer. The Oakwood Club offers exceptional dining. It’s a gracious neighborhood with all the amenities to support the traditional lifestyle.

Oakwood's premiere shopping district is located on and around Far Hills Avenue. The area includes some of Dayton's finest restaurants and chic shops. Nationally known shops such as Chico's and Talbot's can be found next to local favorites such as the Dorothy Lane Market. Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents.

Oakwood is completely surrounded by other suburbs, making new development nearly impossible. Because of this, Oakwood has been able to keep its neighborhood rich with the cultural distinctions of yesteryear. The neighborhoods are full of Tudor, Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, Italian Renaissance, Spanish Eclectic, Mission, Prairie and Craftsman homes on wide, tree-lined streets. The sense of magic here is created in a park-like setting of winding lanes still lighted by old style gas lamps. The few newer developments have been designed to harmonize with the historic ambiance. In every neighborhood there is a sense of leisure and serenity, of room enough and time enough for gracious living.

Oakwood

Oakwood is located just south of downtown Dayton, with an approximate five-minute drive and just blocks off I-75. The Dayton International Airport is 15 miles away from Oakwood. Oakwood lies on both sides of Far Hills Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare through much of Dayton. RTA provides public transportation.

Kettering has received the National Gold Medal Award for one of the best parks in the nation among comparable cities. Over 400 acres of open space including 21 neighborhood and community-sized parks offer tennis, baseball, football, soccer, fitness trails, water and ponds and a BMX bike track. Civic Commons includes the Fraze Pavilion, host to numerous outdoor concerts. More activities take place inside the Kettering Recreation Complex, a spectacular 145,000-foot facility that includes its own indoor ice rink, huge swimming pool space, gym, indoor walk/run track, classes and more. The Water Raves Water Park is a fun environment for all water enthusiasts. 

The Cultural Arts Division also operates Rosewood Arts Centre offering classes in music, theatre, dance, painting and other fine arts. Rosewood also operates an art gallery, and a children's theatre, and hosts other performing arts groups. 

Fraze Pavilion has many activities happening during warmer months including concerts and festivals. Yearly events include Art on the Commons (with over 100 artisans) and The Taste with food samples from local restaurants.

Town Country Shopping Center is located at Stroop and Far Hills in Kettering. Anchored by department store SteinMart, it includes over 80 specialty stores and services. The Shops of Oakwood offer many specialty stores within a short drive. Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents. Located near the border of Kettering is The Greene, an upscale outdoor mall, that offers 50+ specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including a movie theater and pubs.

Kettering is tucked along I-75 in Montgomery County, 10 minutes south of Dayton. Executive properties, quaint homes on tree-lined streets, charming bungalows, well-kept apartments and several areas of new home development fit comfortably to serve all housing needs. It's a friendly spirit that invades these well-maintained homes.

Kettering

Kettering is easily accessed off I-75, and shares its southern border with I-675. St. Rt. 48 offers service through the downtown shopping district.

Although there are no hospitals within the borders of Moraine, major hospitals such as Children's Medical Center, Kettering Medical Center and Southview Hospital are a short drive away.

The city prides itself on providing eight high quality parks, facilities, and recreational programs featuring seasonal outdoor activities such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Nature trails entice area walkers. The Gerhardt Civic Center and the Moraine Natatorium provides indoor activities as well as the traditional outdoor choices. Having the Great Miami River as a neighbor means there are active boat ramps and docks, in addition to the natural scenic beauty of the area. The River Corridor Bikeway extends 24 miles of pathway for bike enthusiasts. Moraine is home to Splash Moraine, the area's first wave pool splash park. 

The community hosts an annual "Star Spangled Boom" Fourth of July celebration and Cardboard Boat Regatta in August.

Local merchants provide general merchandise, groceries and services conveniently located for residents. Strip malls, fast food restaurants and shops for more day-to-day needs are found in several clusters. The Dayton Mall is located minutes away in adjacent Centerville with four anchor stores, and over 120 specialty shops, with a cinema and restaurants.

Today Moraine is a well-balanced eastern Montgomery County community providing needed services for residents just minutes from Dayton's central core. Transportation has always played a major role in the area from the Great Miami River, the Erie-Miami Canal, and railroads that once served the area. Today the General Motors complex with three plants is the largest industrial company in Moraine. Homes are attractive, with their modest dignity, their beautiful shade trees, and neatly-kept grounds. These houses come in an assortment of styles from modest bungalows to larger more traditional homes.

Moraine

Moraine residents use I-75 as their main roadway, but often use Rt. 4 on the western side of town to escape the high volume of traffic.

The Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is one of the nation’s five oldest rural garden cemeteries with 3,000 trees. Many of these tree are more than a century old and are called “Ohio Champions”. The nearby Great Miami River Recreational Trail is not too far away. One can bike to Riverside Park and the Second Street Market. The community has yearly events including a Halloween parade and a Memorial Day Walk.

There are several local cafes, coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy. The area has several antique shoes to browse. Most businesses are located along Wayne Avenue and Warren Street. University of Dayton is nearby with its shops and cafes.

South Park is also of significance because John H. Patterson, the founder of the National Cash Register Company, built his factory there. At that time, the area was basically shacks and was called Slidertown. Mr. Patterson sponsored community gardens and other neighborhood projects. The community developed with his assistance into a pleasant place to live. Many of the factory’s laborers and supervisors resided in South Park. In 1984, South Park was registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The Dayton chapter of American Institute of Architects became a community partner and the result was to “Rehabaramas” – one in 2001 and the other in 2007.  A person of note – actor Martin Sheen – was raised in South Park on Brown Street.

South Park and Patterson

I-75 is the closest major interstate. State Route 35 edges along to the north of South Park. Dayton International Airport services the area.