in the Park." The park also has a large playground, as well as tennis and basketball courts, and the National Civil War Museum. There are also a number of small stores and restaurants in the area, which sell or serve traditional Caribbean, Latino, African, and Asian foods. Community gardens and farmers markets also provide locally grown produce and food. In 2018, commercial realtor Beau Brown announced his intent to form Friends of Allison Hill, a neighborhood improvement association. Economic decline and gentrification Over the years, a number of homes and buildings have fallen into disrepair and been condemned. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area, The Tri-County Housing Development Corporation, Tri County Community Action and other organizations have been working to create opportunities for home ownership within the neighborhood, support existing homeowners with critical home repairs, and encourage greater community involvement by area residents in order to reduce blight and crime. South Allison Hill, bordered by Cameron Street, Market Street, 18th Street, and Paxton Street is a designated Weed and Seed neighborhood. This neighborhood recently began both the South Allison Hill Homeowners/Residents Association and the South Allison Hill Business Association. References External links City-Wide Sights: Allison Hill & Eastern Harrisburg Neighborhoods in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania