Spring 2025 President’s Letter Ray Estep A few years ago, a local Eagle Scout donated his time to repair about 75 yards of path and landscape borders at Riverchase Baptist Church. He received his community service merit badge for doing this, but he also gave back to his community in a very meaningful way. “Community [...]
What Makes Riverchase A Desirable Community? The homes in Riverchase are nestled among a forest of trees and situated on hills and valleys that take good advantage of nature’s restless topography. It’s one of the things that sets us apart from other communities and gives us an added charm. But neighborhoods age, houses age, and [...]
With their brilliant iridescent plumage and their remarkable agility in flight, the ruby-throated hummingbird is a favorite of birdwatchers and conservationists alike. Measuring only 3 to 3 ¾ inches long with a wingspread of 4 to 4 ¾ inches, they are one of nature’s smallest jewels. In flight these tiny birds will beat their wings [...]
Hoover Recreation Center Has a Lot to Offer! If you or your family are looking for a place to be active or engage with the community, the Hoover Recreation Center offers affordable memberships to Hoover residents. The 75,000 sq ft facility offers a wide variety of fitness, aquatics, and recreational programs to accommodate the ever-growing [...]
Did You Know… There are 11 sub-associations in Riverchase. These are: Chase Plantation (5 separate ones) Riverchase Townhomes Chadwick Square The Fairways The Oaks Baneberry Lake Lake Point Estates Each of these pays an HOA fee on top of the Riverchase assessment. The NatureScape truck is often in Riverchase. When you see them removing dead [...]
The new ARC committee is composed of a group of dedicated residents with professional skills that include backgrounds in engineering, architecture, and design, as well as long-time knowledge of and respect for the traditions of Riverchase. We welcome these new volunteers and thank them for their willingness to serve. Their job is to ensure [...]
Streetlight Project Update By: Ray Estep & Jeremy Vice For many years, we have taken streetlights for granted until the lamp burned out or the color of the replacement bulb no longer matched. As many of you know, Riverchase was developed by the Harbert Equitable Joint Venture (HEJV) with the goal of preserving the natural [...]
Date: January 10, 2025 To: Residents of Riverchase Re: Happy New Year & RRA Projects Update Happy New Year, and I hope each of you and your family had a wonderful Christmas Holiday! Riverchase looked great for Christmas! The lights and decorations at our entrances, bows on our streetlights, and the Santa Experience at RCC, [...]
Riverchase Loves its Trees! Trees – Section 12-2 of the RRA protective covenants states: No tree having a diameter of six (6) inches or more (measured from a point two feet above ground level) shall be removed from any parcel without the express written authorization of the Architectural Committee.
USDA Forest Service Advises to Lookout for Zombie Trees These seemingly alive trees could be a danger to your home or brains. Even though Halloween is over, and more leaves are on the ground than on the trees, it is still a good time to watch out for a scary threat you might find in [...]
