Rockwood Getting Ready for Spring

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.  Social distancing rules apply

 Information traditionally provided at the annual meeting, which was cancelled this year due to Covid issues – the annual budget, updates on facilities and grounds, pool manager introductions and program updates – is always available, along with addressing any other issues you may have.

We have two new members of the board!  Mac Carter has taken on treasurer.  Jordan Swan has volunteered to organize social activities.  Madella Harrison, already serving on the board as an at-large member, has agreed to manage communications.  

Current projects of the board are to continue revitalization of the park area and address any concerns of the residents regarding security. The board works closely with HOA Management to review noted homeowner covenant violations and communications.

 The Wichita Police Department assigns a community policing officer to the Rockwood area who provides monthly reports to the board on activities and security concerns in the Rockwood area.  Officer Alli Larison has been assisting Rockwood.   

A number of traditional Rockwood spring activities are in the works. Watch your emails and the Rockwood website for current information

Easter Egg Hunt  - Saturday, April 3rd - Although a final determination has not yet been made,  we are hopping to get it on the calendar.  Stay tuned!

Spring Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 10th - The large commercial dumpster will be in the RRF parking lot until 12:00.  Now is the time to clean out the garage, spruce up the yard, get all that pulled together and get it to the dumpster.  But, get there early, the dumpster fills up fast!

Pool opens Saturday, May 29th - If you have not already received pool membership information in the mail, please call HOA Management.  AND, be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird Special of 4 guest passes for membership applications by March 31st.

Swim Team information is now available here.  Swim lesson information will be posted as soon as it is available.

AND new this year in the swim program, starting in July - 

Adult and high school aged training program

Private swim lessons for all ages

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WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT - KIDS CLOTHING DRIVE 

 New/gently used shoes & blankets

New socks & underwear

Drop off at Patrol East Substation through April 16th

WPD is working with Community Support Specialists to help Wichita Kids in need.  Please add your support.

Rockwood Park is a great place to get the family together, let the kids run loose, play ball, picnic, let the dog off the leash for a bit.  We're working on a plan to make it better!  

Work continues on the park to make it an even better place to play, picnic or just visit.  Benches to increase the seating throughout the park are planned for this spring.  With the new/spruced up picnic tables, garden area and  everything trimmed up, the park is looking ready for visitors.  Spring is on its way, even if in spirts, come down and check it all out.

Monies have been budgeted for park improvements in 2021.  Have ideas? Want to help?  If you have ideas to help improve the park - how it looks, plantings, seating, group activities, perhaps an expanded pickleball court, now is a great time to pass those ideas along to a board member.

 The past several years the Board has worked diligently to budget and plan for updating and maintaining Rockwood investments. This year 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.

Perimeter Wall

· The entire perimeter wall was repaired, power washed and painted with a lighter color, high quality acrylic paint

· Trees and bushes were trimmed back to aid in having a clean surface to paint 

Rockwood Entrances (in the works)

· Updating landscaping

· Adding solar lighting 

 Have ideas? Want to help?  Now is a great time to pass those ideas along to a board member. 

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  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.