Welcome to Rockwood

Basketball and pickleball players rejoice! Construction of a new basketball pad with new goal posts, as well as a separate full-size pickleball court is complete.  Volleyball players - you're also getting sand, sand and more sand to improve the volleyball area.  In addition, decking currently in the volleyball area will be moved to the pool area to provide for additional lounging space.

The park is Rockwood's playground.  The board has worked steadily to improve picnic areas, playground equipment and grounds maintenance.  If you have any ideas on additional improvements or would like to add your efforts to further the park area, please contact a board member.  

There were two auto larcenies in Rockwood in the past month.  This is preventable!  Please do what you can to not be a victim - do not leave anything of value in your value - take it inside or lock it in the trunk.  Lock your car!  Report any suspicious people to the police - your neighbors will thank you.  

Whether you’re walking, biking OR driving, be aware of your surroundings, don’t assume others are paying attention or can see you.  Streetlights are dimmed by shady trees. 

Walkers/Bikers – Please wear bright clothing, carry a flashlight after dark, walk on the side of the road facing oncoming traffic.  

The entrances are the first impression of our beautiful neighborhood. The board is looking for neighbors to "adopt" an entrance and adjacent median to help maintain and beautify these common areas.  Weeding, watering, trimming, some planting and cleanup with an occasional workday, in an organized effort, will help take these tasks from daunting to manageable, and the results reflective of the pride we have in our homes.

Whether the area is right next to your house, or just a few doors down, more help means lighter work with greater rewards.  Please contact board members Madella Harrison or Jeanne Mendoza if you would be willing to donate your time to help.

Please help protect your investment in your homes by also caring for the beautiful trees. Many of them need trimmed/deadwooded. The City’s forestry department has a responsibility to trim trees that are in the easement at no cost to the homeowner, BUT you have to sign up to get on the deadwood trim list. The easiest way to sign up is with the Wichita Reports App where you can also monitor the status of your report. This is not a quick fix, but it can save you hundreds of dollars.  

Please also contact your arborist of choice to schedule annual spraying and to check the trees for any necessary maintenance (which is the homeowner’s responsibility). Please add the care of your trees, some of our neighborhood’s best attributes, to your regular home care regimen.

A large commercial dumpster will be in the RRF parking lot from 8:00-12:00 on Saturday, October 9th, for Neighborhood Fall Clean Up Day.  The dumpster fills up quickly, so please get items there early! Hazardous materials will not be accepted. Want to be a good neighbor? Volunteer to help your neighbors manage the event/ unload neighbors’ vehicles (and visit a bit).  Please contact Larry Duntz if you would like to help.  

Please! The standard dumpster in the RRF parking lot is available for neighborhood use IF space is available WITHIN the dumpster. Items placed ON TOP of the dumpster are a safety hazard.  Items left on the ground around the dumpster will NOT get picked up.  Please be considerate of others sharing this valuable Rockwood benefit!

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 OR...Attend a monthly Board Meeting, 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m. at the RRF.