Hillcrest

On the west side of North Main Street is the Hillcrest area, a small niche community of northwest Dayton. In addition to Edwin Joel Brown Pre K-8 School, the neighborhood also has a variety of restaurants and businesses, especially along Main Street.

Sandalwood Playground is in the middle of the neighborhood, with a playground equipment, two tennis courts, and a roller hockey court, making it a destination for a variety of recreational pursuits. With close access to the Northwest Dayton Metro Library, the Boonshoft Museum, and downtown, the neighborhood can fit a variety of needs.

Homes here are varied with ranch, Craftsman, duplexes, Prairies, and cottages dotting the neighborhood. There are several localized neighborhoods and neighborhood associations including Hillview, Rocky Hills, Rock N Woods, Sandalwood Park, and Sunnyview Catalpa. Each allows for more personal connection and organization of neighborhoods.