We’re excited to share that a second pickleball net has now been added to the sports court! The new net can be easily moved into position by two or more people, allowing residents to set up two pickleball courts for play. After use, please return the net to the southwest corner of the sports court for storage.
In addition, the dividing net used to separate the two pickleball courts has also been installed. To use the divider net:
Release the calipers from their secured position on the east side of the fence
Pull the cords across the court
Connect them to the loops on the west side
Pull the separation netting into place
When finished, please return the divider net to its proper storage position.
We appreciate everyone’s help in taking care of the equipment and keeping the sports court organized and ready for all residents to enjoy. Have fun and enjoy the expanded pickleball setup!
We’re excited to share that we have three special events planned for this summer, be sure to mark your calendars! More details will be coming soon. We look forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying these events together!
July 8th (Wednesday) Annual HOA Meeting – Big Park Pavilion 6pm-8pm
July 18th (Saturday) The Ridge Annual Yard Sale 8:30am-3:30pm
August 4th (Tuesday) National Night Out – Big Park Pavilion 6pm-8pm
With two roundabouts serving as key entry points into the Ridge, we thought it would be helpful to share a quick refresher on how to navigate them safely and smoothly.
Roundabout Basics:
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Vehicles inside the circle have the right of way.
Slow down as you approach. This gives you time to assess traffic and enter safely.
Enter when clear. Don’t stop once you’re inside, keep moving with the flow of traffic.
Use your turn signal when exiting. This helps other drivers anticipate your movement.
Be mindful of pedestrians. Always yield to anyone crossing at designated crosswalks.
Roundabouts are designed to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow, but they only work well when everyone follows the same rules.
We’ve included a short video below as a helpful visual guide on how to properly navigate a roundabout. https://youtu.be/46mOPz3rhHs
Let’s all do our part to keep our neighborhood safe, efficient, and stress-free for everyone!
The European chafer beetle issue is still affecting lawns in The Ridge, and we are continuing to see signs of active grub damage this spring. Brown patches, slow green-up, and turf disturbed by raccoons and crows indicate that grubs are feeding near the surface again. If your lawn has been impacted, now is the time to assess the damage and begin recovery and treatment steps before the season progresses further.
For detailed guidance on repair, treatment timing, and prevention, please check out our previous post on how to prevent this from happening again in the future:
A Ridge homeowner has reported that two vehicles were broken into between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM on the morning of February 21st.
If you observe suspicious activity at any time, please contact our security patrol, F-Dub, at (253) 883-7761 or the Federal Way Police non-emergency line at (253) 835-2121.
As a general safety reminder, residents are encouraged to keep garage doors closed when not in use. Parking vehicles inside the garage whenever possible, locking car doors, and removing valuables from sight are simple steps that can help reduce the risk of vehicle break-ins.
Let’s continue looking out for one another and keeping our community safe.
Next time you’re at the playground near the big park pavilion, take a moment to visit our Little Free Library! It’s a wonderful spot to discover a new read, share a favorite book, or encourage little ones to explore something new.
Feel free to take a book, leave a book, or both. Let’s keep it stocked and thriving for everyone in our community to enjoy. Happy reading!
Whether you’ve called the Ridge home for many years or are new to the neighborhood, this is a great time to review, or reacquaint yourself with our HOA Community Rules and Guidelines.
One of the most common requests we receive involves architectural applications. To help streamline the approval process, we’ve included links below to the community rules as well as the applications required for HOA review and approval. Taking a moment to review these materials before starting a project can help avoid delays and ensure everything goes smoothly.
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to Vicki at Zaran Sayre via our Contact Us form: https://theridge-hoa.com/contact-us/ We’re happy to help!
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep the Ridge a well maintained and welcoming community.
Thanks to the creativity of our neighbors, the Ridge is glowing with holiday fun this season! We’re excited to announce this year’s Holiday Lights Contest winners, including three winning homes and two honorable mentions. Winning households received gift cards as a thank you for their festive and imaginative displays.
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to all who participated, and thank you for helping make our community bright and welcoming during the holidays. Be sure to enjoy the festive displays around the neighborhood!
Wishing everyone a joyful and bright holiday season!
We are thrilled to announce the annual holiday lights competition, inviting all residents to showcase their festive creativity and brighten our neighborhood this season. Whether you prefer classic twinkling displays or innovative light arrangements, this is your chance to add sparkle to our community and spread holiday cheer.
To ensure a fun and safe competition for everyone, please review and adhere to the following guidelines regarding the use of lights and decorations. These rules are designed to maintain our neighborhood’s aesthetics and ensure the safety and comfort of all residents. Let’s come together to celebrate the season responsibly and enjoy the wonderful displays our community has to offer!
We are pleased to share the Ridge HOA’s 2026 Budget, which the Board of Directors adopted at their meeting on November 19, 2025. Please access the approved but not yet ratified 2026 budget information under the Resources tab and click on the Governing Documents link: Click here
Thanks to careful planning and diligent cost-management over the past year, we are happy to announce that:
There Will Be No Dues Increase in 2026!
Annual dues will remain $800, paid in two installments:
$400 dueJanuary 1, 2026
$400 due July 1, 2026
By successfully reducing or holding steady many of our operating expenses, the HOA will be able to allocate additional funds toward necessary capital improvements, such as repainting our common fences, while also continuing to fully fund our reserves.
Annual Budget Ratification Meeting
The Budget Ratification Meeting will be held:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Zaran Sayre & Associates 30504 Pacific Hwy S. Federal Way, WA 98003
All Ridge homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions about the budget, please contact Vicki Ennesser at Vicki@Zaran.com, or feel free to bring them to the meeting.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our community.
Welcome to our neighborhood
The Ridge is a single-family housing development of 229 homes located in Federal Way, Washington (King County). The neighborhood is managed by The Ridge Homeowners’ Association. Our neighborhood is conveniently located near the King County Aquatics Center, The Federal Way Community Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, and just minutes to local shopping and Interstate 5.
The neighborhood houses two parks, a tennis/pickleball court, basketball court, playground, posts for volleyball setup, and a BBQ pavilion. Sidewalks throughout our neighborhood make it a safe place for children and families to walk.
Our mission is to preserve and enhance the value of the private and common properties that are The Ridge, and endeavor to bring our community together.
