Join a Neighborhood Clean Up Block Party

Join us for our monthly cleaning "Block Party". Each month, on the last Saturday of the month, we choose one area of the neighborhood and focus on getting it spruced up! From 9am - noon, we paint out graffiti, planting new plants, and reporting issues through the Get It Done app. Find out where the next clean up day is happening by signing up for our newsletter or connecting on our HBA Beautification Facebook Page.

When you join us for our monthly “block parties”, we’ll be painting out graffiti, picking up trash, reporting issues through the Get it Done ap, and when appropriate planing and pruning plants. We’ll provide water, coffee, donuts, paint, grabbers, gloves, brooms, and trash bags. When you join us, be sure to bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (or paint stained), gloves, and a hat. Stay in the loop on the latest details by doing our HBA Beautification Facebook Page.

Get involved in a committee

The HBA has a range of unique neighborhood committees that deal with all sorts of issues. The standing committees are below but to see all the committee meeting dates, check out the neighborhood google calendar.

The Beautification Committee creates projects such as painting new murals, cleaning sidewalks, and trimming trees. This committee meets on the First Wednesday of every month at 9am.
To join this committee email Jonathan@hillcrestbia,org. // Committee chair: Trent St. Louis // Agendas can be found here.

The Hillcrest Parking Committee comes up with new ideas for improving the parking and transportation environment. The Special Event Committee plans and implements new events to promote the neighborhood! This is a joint committee with the Uptown Community Parking District.
To join this committee email Gerrie Trussell at the UCPD: uptowngerrie@gmail.com. // Committee chair: Benjamin Nicholls // Agendas can be found here.

The Special Events Committee works on the annual calendar of special events. The committee meets on an as-needed basis.
To join this committee email Benjamin Nicholls at benjamin@hillcrestbia.org. // Committee chair: Ryan Bedrosian // Agendas can be found here.

Volunteer at a neighborhood special event

The HBA hosts a variety of neighborhood street fairs and parties. Volunteering at these events can be exciting and fun. From huge street fairs such as Pride Block Party and Cityfest to boutique events such as Taste of Hillcrest or Walk in ART, email info@hillcrestbia.org to get involved!

Tag along on a Weekly Neighborhood “Walk-about”

Keeping up with all the graffiti tags and stickers and lost shopping carts is a full time job~ and you can help! Each week the HBA patrols a different part of the neighborhood to troubleshoot issues. The HBA reports or removes dozens of issues every week! You can help by joining us on our Walk-Abouts. Every Friday morning we patrol a different part of the neighborhood, choose the week that's best for you and join us at 10am to start.

  • First Friday of the month: Zone 1 (south of University Ave.) Meet us at Fifth and Pennsylvania.  

  • Second Friday of the month: Zone 2 (north of University Ave.) Meet us at Sixth and University~ SW corner.

  • Third Friday of the month: Zone 3 (East Hillcrest). Meet us at Sixth and University ~ SE corner.

    Email us at benjamin@hillcrestbia.org to let us know if you'll be coming!  If you plan on joining us, please email jonathan@hillcrestbia.org to let us know. Bring a mask, sunscreen, and a fully charged smartphone! Get a head start by downloading the City's Get It Done app!