Condo Q&A

Condo associations, HOAs and playgrounds. Do you have one?

Written by stephen polinsky | Thu, Sep 29, 2011 @ 01:22 PM

It would be helpful to hear if any of you live in communities with playgrounds. Our complex is over 35 years old and we have never had one. In the prospectus there is an area called a play area but there has never been equipment or a fence. A few families who have been associated with the complex for more than a year have come forward and asked the Board to erect a playground. We know that we have to explore the costs involved because there has been a request brought forth. Then, I imagine it will be up to the Board based on information having to do with costs, estimated useage and insurance. If you have a playground or have explored the possibility of adding one to your community, I would appreciate hearing what you went through and your findings (cost, reception from residents who might not want to incur an additional monthly fee in this economic time, etc.). Thank you.