German Club Edelweiss was founded on May 7, 1924 as a German sports cub and the present location was purchased on November 8, 1932. The club primarily consisted of soccer allowing members to play on their own field. The Edelweiss club provided a place that was distinctly German in Dayton, allowing the members to be good Americans without losing their proud German heritage. It became a community of their own in a new country. The Club was the social center for members to put on meetings, dinners, dances, and events.
Five Rivers MetroParks purchased the 10-acre Edelweiss Club property in 2007, but continues to lease the property to the private club.
