Parkway Central Homeowners Association

Parkway Central Homeowners Association

About our Neighborhood

Location

The Parkway Central neighborhood is comprised of 182 lots in the Parkway Central and Somerset subdivisions of North Arlington, Texas. Traditionally, the 5 lots of the T. Beedy addition voluntarily participate.

Centrally located, our residents have easy access to the entire DFW Metroplex. The neighborhood is situated just north of Interstate 30 between Highway 360 to the east, Loop 820 to the west, with Highway 183 and the Mid-Cities barely 10 miles due north. Our homes are only 14 miles south of DFW International Airport, 15 miles east of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles west of Dallas. Parkway Central’s zip code is 76011.

Amenities

A quiet oasis of homes, Parkway Central is adjacent to Rolling Hills Country Club (RHCC) and boasts the wooded Parkway Central Park, a City Park featuring a playground, grassy lawn, picnic area and tennis courts. Through the efforts of PCHA residents, a new park pavilion was built in the spring of 2008. In addition to the 18-holes and rolling fairways of RHCC, the beautiful Ditto Municipal Golf Course is barely a mile away. The neighborhood is within a few miles of major Arlington entertainment and sports complexes including The Ball Park at Arlington, the new Cowboy’s Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. Premium shopping is available at nearby Lincoln Square Mall and along the North Collins corridor. Many fine restaurants are within easy reach and three major grocery stores are located within one mile of the neighborhood. A dozen nearby churches represent many faiths and three elementary schools are located near the neighborhood.

Appearance

The neighborhood’s terrain is hilly, well landscaped and shaded by beautiful post oak and other native trees. Most homes in the area were built in the 1970’s with several constructed as recently as the late 1990’s. Homes are custom built, spacious and present masonry exteriors. Some homes border the fairways of Rolling Hills Country Club. Street signs in the neighborhood are topped with the Association’s distinctive post oak leaf logo.

Vitality

In addition to being an attractive, mature neighborhood in an excellent central location, our neighborhood enjoys an active Homeowners Association and a separate Women’s Club. The activities sponsored by both of these organizations provide numerous opportunities for residents to become acquainted, become involved and enjoy their community.

Transplants Woman's Club

Transplants Woman's Club was established in 1974 to enable the women of the neighborhood to get to know each other and have fun together. The club meets in neighborhood homes on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. Half of the gatherings are in the morning, the other half in the evening. Program subjects are varied, ranging from book reviews, to health matters, to cooking, crafts, gardening, decorating, financial planning, flower arranging, and more. Each year, club members enjoy a field trip to an area attraction, and luncheons at Christmas and in the Spring.

The meetings are informal, the dues are nominal, and all past and present Parkway Central residents are welcome. If you would like to join, contact one of the club officers listed below. You will be glad you did.

Transplants Woman's Club Liaison
Membership and Information
Claudia Foreman
817-265-3437

About our association

PCHA

Purpose

Established in 1976, Parkway Central Homeowners’ Association (PCHA) is one of Arlington’s oldest and most stable. Founded to create a sense of community and protect and enhance area property values, PCHA supports homeowners by (1) enforcing deed restrictions, (2) representing members before governmental bodies, and (3) promoting neighborhood social and volunteer activities. Our neighborhood Association is a registered member of the Neighborhood Network, coordinated by Arlington’s Strong Neighborhood Initiative, a division of the City’s Community Services department.

Membership and Management

All owners of lots within Parkway Central and Somerset subdivisions are members of the Association. Membership is mandatory and accompanies the ownership of every Lot. The Parkway Central Homeowners’ Association is owned and managed by the membership. Conduct of the Association’s business has been delegated to an elected Board of Directors which is comprised of volunteer owner members of the Association. Members may attend any Board meeting and a General Membership Meeting is held each March. The privileges and responsibilities of membership may be found in the Declaration of Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions and the Bylaws documents. Each member is encouraged to familiarize themselves with both documents.

Non-owner residents. Those neighbors renting or leasing in Parkway Central, though unable to vote or hold elected office, are nonetheless valued neighbors. They are included in the PCHA directory and are provided newsletters and event information. We invite their participation in all neighborhood activities, welcome them at meetings and need their support to get full benefit from our security initiatives, such as Citizens on Patrol. There are also adjacent neighbors of other subdivisions who have chosen to voluntarily pay dues to participate as voluntary PCHA members.

Policies, Deed Restrictions and Approvals

In keeping with PCHA’s purpose, the Association provides a list of Basic Policies for Neighborhood Appearance, Peace and Safety. This list is a quick reference of the guidelines for responsible membership and is published below.

PCHA enforces a set of deed restrictions which can be found in the Declaration of Covenant document. The PCHA Architectural Control Committee must approve all property changes before any building or landscape project is begun. All residents are encouraged to read the Declaration of Covenant document and familiarize themselves with the deed restrictions. Members must contact the Architectural Control Committee for approval prior to beginning any alteration of the exterior of their home or adding or altering any structure on the lot. Members must also seek approval before erecting any wall or fence or beginning other exterior improvement projects.

Dues and Assessments

Every owner member is required to pay annual dues to the Association. The dues, currently $20.00, are quite modest and pay for Association projects such as this directory, a newsletter and neighborhood special events. Dues also support the Association’s volunteer committees such as Citizens on Patrol (COP’s), which patrols the neighborhood to enhance safety and security. The Association does not routinely set special assessments and there currently is no special assessment pending.

Representation and Communication

The Association’s Board is based on a representative structure. The neighborhood is organized into 12 sections with a block of approximately 16 homes comprising a section. Representative Section Directors are member volunteers elected by the general membership to serve on the Board for a two-year term. Section Directors are tasked to represent their neighbors and bring their concerns to the Board. Any owner member in good standing may serve on the Board or attend Board meetings. Neighbors, including non-owner residents, with a question or concern about Association operations or activities are encouraged contact their Section Director. A list of current Section Directors is published on the back page of every newsletter as well as in this directory. The Association publishes 4 – 6 newsletters each year and updates the directory every two years.

Committees and Volunteer Opportunities

PCHA offers many opportunities for members to assist the PCHA community. As well as Board service and the Architectural Control Committee, the Association supports a Special Events Committee, a Newsletter Staff, a Welcoming and Caring Committee, Citizens on Patrol (COP’s), a Gas Drilling Research Committee, a Covenant Research Committee and a Gardening Committee. There are also opportunities to assist with maintaining the Archives, the Data Base and the Web Site. Non-member residents (those renting or leasing) and voluntary members are encouraged to participate in Association activities, attend meetings and join committees that interest them. Additionally, Transplants Women’s Club offers many opportunities to get involved in our community. Look for information elsewhere on this web site for details and contact information for the Transplants Women’s Club.

PCHA SECTIONS

Sect.1 - Coolidge Dr, 2100-2110 & all Van Buren

Sect.2 - Coolidge Dr, 2111-2209

Sect.3 - Franklin Dr, 2000-2102 & all Franklin Cr

Sect.4 - Franklin Dr, 2103-2117

Sect.5 - Franklin Dr, 2118-2212

Sect.6 - Franklin Dr, 2214-2230 & all Franklin Ct

Sect.7 - Franklin Dr, 501 - 557

Sect.8 - Wilson Dr, 2101-2114

Sect.9 - Wilson Dr, 2115-2204

Sect.10 - Wilson Dr, 2205-2218

Sect.11 - all of Adams Dr and Adams Ct

Sect.12 - Washington Drive 427 through 612

NEIGHBORHOOD REQUIREMENTS

APPEARANCE

1) Keep lawns healthy, free of weeds, mowed and neatly edged at curbs, walks and driveways.

2) Keep planting beds clean and free of weeds.

3) Trim trees, shrubs and large plantings as needed. Promptly remove dead shrubs and trees.

4) Maintain good sightlines at the street, free of overhanging limbs or overgrown shrubbery that hinder visibility or the passage of vehicles.

5) Avoid yard litter and clutter. Store all equipment out of sight.

6) Maintain fences, walls and hedges in an attractive manner.

7) Place garbage at the curb no sooner than sunset of the evening before the scheduled pick up.

8) Avoid parking personal vehicles on the street and do not allow junk vehicles or an excessive number of vehicles to be parked on lots or the street for extended periods.

9) Do not park boats, trailers or RV’s or other large or commercial vehicles visibly on lots or on the street overnight.

PEACE

1) Control your pet’s barking and littering.

2) Always keep pets safely indoors or in a fenced yard and always use a leash when walking.

3) Avoid excessive noise, especially in the early morning and evening. Avoid activities that would result in strong odors, fumes or smoke.

4) Avoid activities or situations which may constitute a nuisance for neighbors.

SAFETY

1) Do no allow children to play in or near the street.

2) Maintain all pools, spas, water features, rainspouts and gutters in a clean and healthy condition.

3) Secure pools, spas and ponds within a fence with a lockable gate.

4) Light your property at night — all night.

5) Close and lock all garage and household doors. Secure gates.

6) Drive within the speed limit.

7) Never burn leaves or other rubbish on any lot. Have fireplaces checked regularly and do not allow trees to overhang chimneys.

8) Abide by Parkway Central Deed Restrictions and all City of Arlington Codes and Ordinances.

9) Report crime or suspicious activity to the proper authorities and to the PCHA Crime Watch Coordinator.