This is pretty ridiculous. Now I know that an HOA of $100 per month (approx) isn't bad these days, but you'd still think that you'd get something in return for it. Turns out you don't. I'd love to take a look at the budget to see what it costs for maintaining the sidewalks.
Well, we are moving into Stonegate and were thinking about throwing a b-day party for our little girl. I reached out to PCM (professional community management) to get details on reserving the picnic area at the park in Stonegate. Turns out the parks are part of the city of Irvine, and that I can't reserve anything (even as a resident). In fact the lady was less than helpful and a bit rude. In fact, they let me know I can't have more than 6 guests (duh!!!). Funny, I just bbq'd at Groveland with extended family which included about 12 people. So we are going to have a party anyways without a reservation, but it does mean no jumper in the grass and no taco truck guy. We've been to countless parties in other communities where all these accomodations could be made. So why am I paying $1300 per year? for parks that I can't use? And since the parks are "city of Irvine parks" doesnt that mean that they are fair game and I'll just be subsidizing the general public? I didn't think about this before and personally think it kind of sucks...
Well, we are moving into Stonegate and were thinking about throwing a b-day party for our little girl. I reached out to PCM (professional community management) to get details on reserving the picnic area at the park in Stonegate. Turns out the parks are part of the city of Irvine, and that I can't reserve anything (even as a resident). In fact the lady was less than helpful and a bit rude. In fact, they let me know I can't have more than 6 guests (duh!!!). Funny, I just bbq'd at Groveland with extended family which included about 12 people. So we are going to have a party anyways without a reservation, but it does mean no jumper in the grass and no taco truck guy. We've been to countless parties in other communities where all these accomodations could be made. So why am I paying $1300 per year? for parks that I can't use? And since the parks are "city of Irvine parks" doesnt that mean that they are fair game and I'll just be subsidizing the general public? I didn't think about this before and personally think it kind of sucks...