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

The volleyball nets are up, the park is greened up with new seating and a spruced up playground.  Ready for picnics, kids ball games and relaxing.

Pool opens Saturday, May 29th - If you have not already received pool membership information in the mail, please call HOA Management.  Check out the Recreational Facility page for additional information on summer programs.

Swim Team information, which starts on June 1st, is now available here.  Pre-swim Team application for those kids who would like to get a head start  is available here.

Swim lessons will start June 7th.  Information on lessons is available here.

Easter Egg Hunt  - Saturday, April 3rd - Thank you for a very successful Easter Egg Hunt!  Thank you to Easter Bunny, Jordan Swan, for hopping into the occasion, filling and hiding hundreds of eggs. 

Spring Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 10th - Rockwood homeowners made quick work of filling the large commercial dumpster.  Didn't get down there soon enough? The dumpster in the RRF parking lot is available AS LONG AS THERE IS SPACE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER.  Please do not overfill or place items next to the dumpster.  A large dumpser will be brought in for the fall cleanup in October.

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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AND A REMINDER - SLOW IT DOWN GOING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD!  THE SPEED LIMIT IS 30 MPH, BUT BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR KIDS ON BIKES, AND NEIGHBORS WALKING!

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.