In order to preserve the rich heritage of Elmwood and to maintain a high quality of life, The Elmwood Neighborhood Association was formed in 2000, replacing the long standing Greater Elmwood Neighborhood Association and the Elmwood Crime Watch program that were formed in 1982.

The Elmwood Neighborhood Association exists to meet a variety of needs for this diverse community. Among the association's activities are:

· Beautification and conservation of Elmwood Park, including tree-planting and a yearly creek clean-up.

· Preservation of neighborhood features and architecture.

· Cooperation with the city on issues of code enforcement and other services.

· Publishing a neighborhood newsletter and maintaining a neighborhood Web site.

· Conducting monthly meetings.

· Sponsoring community events, such as the National Neighborhood Night Out and the Fall Fest neighborhood party.

· Crime watch and prevention, including a neighborhood crime alert telephone line.

· Participation in the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League, an umbrella group of North Oak Cliff neighborhoods that is dedicated to preserving this historic section of Dallas.