UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 14, 2008

Hyde Park Acquisition Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	000-52459	20-5415048
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

461 Fifth Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, New York	10017
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-644-3450

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Commencing May 14, 2008, Hyde Park Acquisition Corp. intends to hold presentations for certain stockholders and potential stockholders regarding the acquisition of Essex Crane Rental Corp. The presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits:

99.1 Presentation initially available May 14, 2008.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HYDE PARK ACQUISITION CORP.
Date: May 14, 2008	By:	/s/ Laurence S. Levy
	Name:	Laurence S. Levy
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer