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Keeping Up on the Neighborhood
Community Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The RRF Parking Lot
8:00 a.m. - noonish
Dumpster should be in the RRF parking lot by 8:30 a.m. to be picked up late morning. It will fill up fast so please be there early with anything to trash. Certain items such as batteries and tires will not be accepted.
AND, if you have items to trash after the commercial dumpster is picked up, please do NOT overfill the standard dumpster. Continued abuse by overfilling incurs overage fees and risks the dumpster being removed entirely.
Want to be a good neighbor? Please volunteer to help your neighbors manage the event/unload neighbors’ vehicles (and visit a bit).
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAKE THESE EVENTS HAPPEN!
Please, 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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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 Contact a Neighbor? Rockwood directory information, is available only to Rockwood homeowners on this website, On how to access, click Here for more detailed information 2025/2026 annual meeting minutes and financial reports are also now included in this Rockwood Access Only Section.
Of Note...
Rockwood Board Meetings
Third Monday of each Month
7:00 p.m., RRF
All Rockwood homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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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?
The Rockwood Only Access Section provides information on the Rockwood board, financial reports and minutes from the annual meeting, as well as the RRF dumpster access code. If you are a Rockwood homeowner and do not already have access to this section, please send an email to Rockwood.
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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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Need to Report a Pothole?
Damaged signage or illegal dumping?
Use the "See ClickFix" app to report and monitor issues, as well as a variety of other city services 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
RW Annual Meeting Highlights
RW Annual Meeting Highlights
The 2026 Rockwood Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, January 20th, at the Calvary Chapel, 190 South Rock Road.
President Blake Hoffman introduced current board members and welcomed new homeowners.
Wichita Community Policing Officer Berger stated there are few reported there were few incidents within the Rockwood area.
Homeowners should focus on safety and protecting property from crimes of opportunity: keeping garage doors locked, lights on at night, lock vehicles and remove all items from vehicles. Please contact him directly or via the case desk for items he can help with.
Newly sworn-in Councilman Joseph Shepard discussed current city agenda items, specifically the city-wide 1% sales tax. He encouraged the use of the app “SeeClickFix” to not only report concerns (residents can now track progress of reported concerns) but to access an array of Wichita government services and information. He invited homeowners to attend District 1 meetings and to contact him directly with any concerns.
Joe Hutchinson, general manager of the pool, talked about status of 2026 planning and policies. New lounge chairs have arrived with more ordered. Major improvements are underway for the showers and restrooms, as well as repair work on the baby pool to be complete by pool opening.
Bert Denny reviewed and answered questions on the 2025 Rockwood financial report and 2026 budget. There were no increases in either homeowner dues or pool memberships.
Blake discussed in more detail the renovations being made to the RRF building. Covenant enforcement has been discussed, but additional homeowner input and assistance will be required to fully review and propose any changes. The status of the RRF dumpster availability is still under review.
Isabel Hoffman presented plans for 2026 community events ranging from the Easter Egg hunt, pool open house July 4th kids parade and neighborhood night out.
The slate of officers for the 2026 Rockwood Board was voted on and approved.
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.
Have fun in the Park!
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 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.