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Rockwood News
Keeping Up on the Neighborhood
Rockwood Board Meetings
Third Monday of each Month
7:00 p.m., RRF
All Rockwood homeowners are welcome!
ON THE CALENDAR!
Rockwood Cleanup Day!
Saturday, April 12, 8:00 - noon
Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 19
RRF Open House!
Friday, May 23
July 4th Kids Parade!
If you would like to help at any of these events or help create some new ones, please contact a board member.
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The Rockwood Newsletter has what's going on in the neighborhood, projects and activities, as well as Wichita Police Department tips to help increase your safety & security.
To receive the most up-to-date information on Rockwood events and community policing/safety concerns provide your email address (link below). Email addresses are NOT shared with outside parties.
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Need to Call a Neighbor? Rockwood directory information, is available only to Rockwood homeowners on this website, On how to access, click Here for more detailed information 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 annual meeting minutes and financial reports are also now included in this Rockwood Access Only Section.
RW Housekeeping
The About Rockwood page has the who, what, where of Rockwood. Need a copy of the covenants? Want to contact someone at HOA Management? Getting ready to make a structural improvement in your home - need to know what approval you need? Want to find out how to contact a neighbor - and who is that anyway? Who is on the HOA board?
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Need to Report a Pothole?
Damaged signage or illegal dumping?
Report it at
Wichita Reports (get the app) or https://www.wichita.gov/1013/Report-an-issue!
Streetlight out? The City contracts out with Evergy on street lights when a street light is out, it can be reported online https://www.evergy.com/street-light-outage.
To follow up via phone 800-383-1183
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With spring comes yardwork, cleanup and starting all those projects you have put off all winter.
Looking at painting or roof, replacing a fence? Please don't forget to review the Rockwood covenants and complete the Approval Form and email to HOA Management.
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Dumpster Use Rules
The dumpster in the RRF parking lot is available for use -
IF THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE DUMPSTER.
PLEASE - do not overfill!
Do not place items on top of or on the ground around the dumpster. These items are a safety hazard, risking damage to vehicles and physical injury to those managing the dumpster.
Please be a good neighbor - break down boxes, hold overly large items for fall/spring cleanup days, wait until the dumpster has been emptied to add your items.
RW Annual Meeting Highlights
RW Annual Meeting Highlights
The 2025 Rockwood Annual Meeting was held on a very chilly Tuesday, January 21st, at the Calvary Chapel, 190 South Rock Road.
President Blake Hoffman introduced current board members and welcomed new homeowners. He gave updates on the RRF facilities and grounds, including the contracting with a local company for pool opening/closing and regular maintenance. Blake reviewed and answered questions on the 2025 Rockwood financial report and budget.
Councilman Brandon Johnson talked about current city actions and agenda items. He invited homeowners to attend District 1 meetings, as well as the August budget meetings, especially if you have concerns about city services (public safety, tree trimming, street cleaning).
Joe Hutchinson, general manager of the pool, talked about status of 2025 planning and policies.
There is continued concern of abuse of the use of the dumpster at the RRF. Removal of the dumpster until the May pool opening, with perhaps an additional clean-up day with a commercial dumpster in the fall, as well as a couple of other security measures were put on the table.
Other topics of discussion included the homes+ care homes within the HOA, as well as a review of VRBO city code changes.
The slate of officers for the 2025 Rockwood Board was voted on and approved:
President – Blake Hoffman
Vice President -
Treasurer – Bert Denny
Events and Marketing – Open
Secretary – Isabel Paltan
At Large Member - Austin Powers
At Large Member – Lee Wadsworth
At Large Member – Darryl Awe
At Large Member – Jay Cooper
For more information, please contact a board member or attend a monthly meeting.
Detailed minutes of the annual meeting (unofficial) and the financial report are available to RW homeowners in the Private Pages Section of this website.
New Playground Open - Time to Play!
Yes, Rockwood kids on little bikes and trikes are headed to the park to check out all the new Play in the Park – an updated playground for younger kids and more inclusive is done
With your input, and the assistance of a dedicated group of parents (Thank you!), the decision was made to build in one year, instead of phases. CS Playgrounds professionally installed to help ensure it was properly done and safe to play.
All of our Kids Win!
From toddlers to middle schoolers (3-12 year-olds), there is something for their age level. Slide, swing, crawl, climb - kids can do it all!
Our park helps families connect, children make neighborhood friends and burn energy, and continue to make Rockwood a desirable neighborhood for future families. Most of the funds for this project came from the Rockwood Recreational Facility budget, with additional monies from the Rockwood general fund and private donations.
Security & Safety Always a Concern
Kids on Bikes - Pedestrians at Night - Be Safe!
Kids on Bikes - Pedestrians at Night - Be Safe!
Auto larcenies are the most often reported issue in Rockwood! Do NOT leave anything of value in your vehicle - take it inside or lock it in the trunk. Lock your car! Err on the side of caution - Call 911 to report anything suspicious.
AUTO BURGLARY TIPS
- Never leave valuable items visible from outside
- Always lock your vehicle
- Park in a WELL-LIT area, visible from a window
- Do not leave your vehicle running when unattended
AUTO VANDALISM TIPS
- Park in a garage or, at least, in the driveway, if a garage is not available - LOCK YOUR CAR!
- Ensure your garage door is closed - even if you are just gone for a few minutes or in the back yard
- Utilize good lighting to illuminate around vehicles
Kids on Bikes - Pedestrians at Night - Be Safe!
Kids on Bikes - Pedestrians at Night - Be Safe!
Kids on Bikes - Pedestrians at Night - Be Safe!
Street safety is a #1 priority for Rockwood!
It is a busy neighborhood – kids, bikes, people walking their dogs – on their way to the park or just to visit a neighbor - invariably in the middle of the street.
It is up to each person to Be alert, slow down, look, listen, wear reflective clothing, and teach your kids to look, listen and use their eyes before using their feet.
Please note! From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the speed limit for Rockwood Road within sight of the pool is 20 MPH. Please watch for kids leaving the RRF parking lot!
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Notes From the Board
Rockwood's Board of Directors meets the third Monday of each month in the Recreational Facility Patio Room, 7:00 p.m. All homeowners are invited, and encouraged, to attend.
The Board works to maintain/enhance Rockwood common properties, maintain covenants, promote safety and provide activities for Rockwood families while fiscally responsible. Current projects of the board include the 2024 budget, including a review of necessary maintenance and repair of common areas and the RRF, an updated neighborhood directory, covenant enforcement, Airbnb/VRBO rental policies and addressing any concerns of the residents regarding security. The board works contracts with HOA Management for accounting services and to review noted homeowner covenant violations and communications.
The past several years the Board has worked diligently to budget and plan for updating and maintaining Rockwood investments. Over the past couple of years, the board was able to see the completion or significant progress on multiple projects which will help protect Rockwood's investment for many years to come, including a major park playground addition and repair and painting of the entire perimeter wall.
The annual meeting traditionally held in January gives you an opportunity to meet with the board and HOA Management staff, discuss and approve the annual budget and review goals for the next year. Look for date and time posted in January.
Have ideas? Concerns? Want to help? One meeting a month, find your interest of choice and help out the neighborhood. Now is a great time to contact a board member.
Please consider getting involved with Rockwood – this is where you live, your kids play, and your dues fund maintenance and programs/ activities in Rockwood.