FAQs

 

The Arden Park Neighborhood Association (APNA) is a neighborhood organization which, through the engagement of volunteers, works to serve the members of our community. APNA focuses on issues our members tell us are important to them. APNA is solely financially supported by our members, which is why your membership is so important. Membership fees pay for security patrols (off-duty Sheriff Deputies and private security) to help keep our neighborhood safe and operating expenses (e.g., newsletters, website, bank fees, telephone, etc.). 

 

Arden Park Recreational Park District (APRPD) manages our beautiful neighborhood parks (Arden Park and Cresta Park) and their facilities, as well as coordinates numerous community events and activities. APRPD is funded by property tax assessments and user participation fees. 

 

 

 

Your membership is an investment to a safer and strong neighborhood. Neighborhoods with dedicated security programs consistently see lower crime rates and greater peace of mind. Our safety patrols protect the entire community, and we can only sustain them with your support.

At $150 a year, our dues are a fantastic value—especially when compared to the annual rates of our surrounding neighborhoods:

• Arden Oaks - $550
• Sierra Oaks - $300
• Sierra Oaks Vista - $600
• Willhaggin/Del Dayo - $300

Every Neighbor Matters: We want everyone to be able to participate. If the full $150 amount is a stretch for your household budget right now, please contact us — we are more than happy to work with you confidentially so you can still be a part of this program. 

 

 

Are membership dues tax-deductible? 

 

APNA membership dues are not deductible on individual tax returns; we are a 501c(4) per IRS code, not a 501c(3).

 

 

Crime in Progress - Call 911 or local Sheriff dispatch from your cellphone call (916) 874-5111.  

Suspicious activity - Call the Sheriff’s non-emergency number (916) 874-5115 

Illegal dumping, potholes, stray animals, etc. - 311 or (916) 875-4311

Speeding and dangerous driving - report to CHP via email to 250POP@chp.ca.gov

 

Can I pay for my membership with PayPal?
 
No, we have switched to Stripe to reduce costs and integrate seamlessly with our website.
Stripe is a premier, trusted global payment processor that encrypts your transaction for maximum safety. As an added layer of security for you, neither APNA nor Stripe retains your card information after payment.
 
Can I set my membership dues up to be paid automatically each year?
 
No, but signing up online each year is quick, secure, and highly encouraged!

To protect your financial privacy, neither APNA nor Stripe stores your credit card information, which means we cannot support automatic renewals. Instead, we kindly ask all residents to renew online at the start of each year (preferably in January) to keep your membership active.
 
 
Prefer a "set-it-and-forget-it" option? You can set up recurring Bill Pay through your personal bank to automatically mail a check to APNA on a fixed date every January. Our mailing address is 1010 La Sierra Drive Sacramento, CA 95864. 
 
Can I set my dues up for a monthly auto pay from my bank?
 
Technically that is something your bank can do, but it does cause a lot of extra work.  Each check must be endorsed, recorded, and taken to the bank each month which takes a great deal of time; as we are all volunteers in service to our neighborhood, it would be great if we could focus our efforts on more impactful activities.   

 

I have an issue with my neighbor's "fill in the blank" (parking, dog, fence, nuisance activities, trees, etc); what should I do?
 
The ideal approach is always to talk to your neighbor first - diplomatic conversations help build community and cooperation.  You should also check Sacramento County Code and Ordinances to determine if they are doing anything illegal or improper.  If they are in violation of an ordinance, and they fail to correct it after you have talked to them tactfully, you can report the issue to 311.

 

 

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