Information and news of the Northridge Parkway Homeowner’s Association of Ames, Iowa.
A unique subdivision of Ames that contains green space, walking paths, gardens, ponds, bridges and benches.
Please note: This Association does not include the Northridge Heights subdivision located just north of our subdivision.
Northridge Parkway Homeowners Association Dues
The payment of the annual dues for Northridge Parkway Homeowners’ Association are due for the 2025 calendar year.
The dues deadline is January 1, 2025. Beginning February 1st, 2025, a late fee of $15/month will be added.
Starting in 2026 the late fee will be $20/month. Also, due to the number of delinquent dues payments, homeowners over 180 days (6 months) delinquent in paying the HOA dues, will have a lien placed on the property for all outstanding dues, late fees, and filing expenses.
Go to the Northridge Parkway dues page for more information – https://northridge-ames.us/dues/ for payment information.
Northridge Board Monthly Meeting
The board will meet Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northridge Village, located at 3300 George Washington Carver Avenue across from the Bayberry entrance.
Northridge Ice Cream Social 2025
It was determined by the board that the ice cream social will take place on September 16, 2025, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Walking Trail Bridge Cleanup – June 2025
Roseman Bridge Cleanup
The Roseman bridge mildew was cleaned, and appearance was greatly improved. Currently we are in discussion about a water sealing stain to be applied to preserve this wood bridge along the very north walking trail.
Buck Bridge Cleanup
The Buck bridge mildew was cleaned, and appearance was greatly improved.
Almond Road Trail Waterway Cleanup – June 2025
Late March, a flyer was put one in each mailbox of each resident who backed up to the Almond trail waterway. It notified that this cleanup was going to occur in April or May, but it ended up being the first week of June due to rains. This will help in keeping our natural drainage open.
Work was completed last week, and a preliminary inspection was done. Distinctive Landscapes did get it almost completed with some small piles of debris that they plan to pick up this week. They will also be cutting down and removing small trees around the far east pond and also addressing the small tree that was broken off. They do not go into the pond for weed control. Overall, this looks so much better! The residences were very pleased it was cleaned up.
Watch for new projects this year
Bridge Cleanup
There is a priority project to pressure wash the bridges. There is a total of six. A volunteer day will be set up for that.
Pedestrian Crossing to be built on Aspen
This spring, the City of Ames crews will be installing the second pedestrian on Aspen and GWC. Last fall they install a similar crossing on Northridge Parkway and GWC.
Cul-De-Sac Cleanup continues
Our Greenspace manager is planning on continuing the cleanup of the Cul-De-Sacs this year. To keep costs low, he is taking on the jobs himself and hopefully several volunteers come forward to help him. If interested email Ron at volunteerboardmember2022@gmail.com.
Northridge HOA Board Reserve Study and Recommendations
Northridge HOA always had a reserve account set up and contributed to it. However, in the last few years the reserve account has been decreased due to unexpected events such as the Derecho. Based on this, the Northridge HOA board determined the need to reallocate a specified amount of money as reserves and provide a precedent for appropriate levels and management of the reserve fund going forward. The Board has implemented a plan going forward to review expenses on needed projects and yearly maintenance costs to fulfill the reserve goal.
Link to the report here – Northridge HOA Board Reserve Funds Study and Recommendations.pdf
Pet Owners Notice
For the safety of all of our residents, the HOA Board is requesting that all HOA residents follow the City of Ames Pet ordinance which applies in our HOA development. Your pet must be leashed at all times when not on your personal property. This includes letting your pet roam free while you are walking, running or biking. And to keep your fellow homeowners happy, the HOA board has provided Mutt Mitt stations on our walking paths to conveniently pick up any waste your pet may leave on the ground.
Listed below is the link to the City of Ames animal shelter webpage covering the laws established by the City of Ames for the community at large.
https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/ames-animal-shelter-animal-control/a-few-common-local-ames-animal-laws.
HOA E-mail Distribution List
The high cost of postal mail prohibits the HOA from using it as a communication method. The HOA is using e-mail to send out notices and information to the homeowners of our subdivision.
Please register your email address with this website to receive all communications from the Association.
Please send an email with your name, address, and email to – nrboard@northridge-ames.us
Nextdoor Neighborhood Social Network Site
If you want to post a social, lost and found, or something to sell message to the residents of the Northridge subdivision, we are suggesting the use of the Nextdoor social network. The Board is using this social network site to post announcements and notices also, but we will continue to use the Northridge website distribution list.