A dispute over kids playing outside in a known HOA community is causing tension among residents. The HOA even distributed cease-and-desist letters, which received mixed reactions from neighborhood members.
Dispute Over Kids Playing in HOA Common Areas
In the Creekhaven community, a South Strand neighborhood, what began as simple outdoor play among children has escalated into a heated dispute among adults. Tensions arose after some children were told they could no longer engage in sports activities in a grassy common area, sparking frustration among several residents.
Residents like Camila Denshuick and Karl Eversmeyer have expressed their strong discontent with the decision. The parents argue that allowing their children to play outdoors is essential for their well-being. They don’t understand why others in the community are opposed to this. For them, gathering in the common area after work and school allows their kids to stay active and socialize.
Recently, some parents received a cease-and-desist letter from the homeowners association. The letter stated that the common area was not intended for organized sports.
Denshuick and other parents pointed out that the children’s activities are far from organized in the formal sense; instead, they are just neighborhood kids coming together spontaneously to play.
Responding to the situation, landscaping crews were observed adding more trees to the common area. Some parents believe this move is an attempt to discourage the kids from using the space for play.
While this has upset some residents, others feel relieved that the HOA took this action. Some in the neighborhood, like Patti Wolfe, are concerned that the number of children playing has grown too large, potentially leading to more disruption.
Despite the disagreements, many residents hope to find a compromise that will benefit everyone. This compromise would allow the children to play outside while maintaining the community’s peaceful atmosphere.
