Edgemont

Edgemont is in the southwest corner of the city, bordered by I-75, US-35, Nicholas Road, and Danner Avenue. This neighborhood is along the Great Miami River near Dayton’s border with Moraine.

American Foursquare, Cape Cod, and ranch style homes are among the most popular in Edgemont. Except for a few apartment complexes, most homes in Edgemont are single-family structures.

This neighborhood is home to the Edgemont Solar Gardens, a community collaborative greenhouse space located on Miami Chapel Road. Maintained by volunteer staff and Central State University students, the garden produces vegetables and herbs for the surrounding community. Burkham Park is located on the neighborhood’s north end and features a playground, basketball courts, and walking paths.

This formerly industrial neighborhood is experiencing renewed interest and development. Five Rivers Health Center is currently constructing a state-of-the-art health facility in Edgemont. The neighborhood is also near Carillon Historic Park, University of Dayton Arena, Welcome Stadium and Welcome Park.