Re: streets used as playgrounds

Parents should definitely be looking out for their children who play on the
streets of a gated community.  Our private streets are common area as well.
As president of our association, I believe the children should be allowed to
play in a "reasonable" manner.  I'll bet you love that.....so many
interpretations.

Our kids are pretty well watched by their parents.  I, personally, drive
thru the complex and yell out the window for kids on bikes over the age of 8
to watch out & be careful - they are less supervised than the little ones.
I tell "kids" at the age of 13 and up (we had some 17 year olds), playing in
the street - "Unless you are 5 years old & playing wiffle ball - take it to
the park".  These semi-adults are way too old, to be tossing a soft ball
along the length of the street.  They could hurt somebody, because they are
old enough to do some damage - even with a soft ball.

I think this is a matter of common sense.  And the decision of the board, or
again, the matter of communal common sense.  And just like out pet with
leash requirement, if there were small unsupervised children in the street,
it becomes not only an issue of insurance liability - but where's the
parent?  If we saw a child outside without an adult in sight, the
homeowner/parent would be getting a knock on their door from the board, for
starters.

I hope this helps.

Christine


"Stephen C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I am concerned about common areas streets being used for playgrounds.
> How do other associations deal with this potential liablity?
>
> In my neighborhood where the streets are considered common areas, in
> order to best protect the community from liability, wouldn't it be
> prudent for the HOA
> to take the position of discouraging children from playing on the
> streets.
>
> Should parents make the decision to allow play on the streets,
> responsibity  would be with the parents and not the HOA.