CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
Neighborhood Programs & Events
The Trails at Brittany neighborhood has a lot going on at any given time. For upcoming events refer to our Latest News.
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There are Board of Directors meetings 4-5 times a year, an Annual Members Meeting in mid-January, Committee meetings, and occasional social gatherings.
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In the early Spring we hold an Egg Hunt for the toddlers and school-aged kids in the neighborhood.
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In the Fall we usually hold a Social Gathering in one of the Commons areas; past events have featured ice cream, food trucks, pizza, or BBQ.
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Trails at Brittany HOA Facebook Group. Just recently started! Restricted to TAB residents. A place for neighborhood conversations, queries, and information. All TAB residents are urged to sign-up! As more people sign-up, this will likely replace Nextdoor as our means of neighborhood communications.
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The app, Nextdoor, is frequently used to let members know about Community events that are of interest such as the dates for yard waste pickups, electronic recycling events, etc. It's also a great way to find neighbors' recommendations for various services such a plumbers, landscaping, window washing, etc.
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The Trails at Brittany Newsletter (published 2-3 times a year) is sent out to all members by email; several past issues are available online.
Of course the main purpose of the HOA is to maintain the three beautiful lakes and the 22 acres of Commons Areas in Trails at Brittany. The HOA is made up of community volunteers -- you are urged to do your part in making Trails at Brittany the best neighborhood in Champaign!
Lake Maintenance
A significant portion of HOA dues go toward keeping our lakes and surrounding rock beds maintained against algae, erosion, and other issues — so they remain beautiful for residents to enjoy. Our three lakes have nearly 13 acres surface area.
Tree Care
The Beautification Committee does a great job of keeping trees and plantings in common areas healthy and beautiful. This includes planting new trees, regular trimming, and removal of any dead or fallen trees.
City Programs and Announcements
The Trails at Brittany HOA works to keep residents informed about important City of Champaign and privately available programs and services available to residents.
This includes information on seasonal yard waste pickups, community recycling events, storm drains, Park District Flower Islands, and much more.
Neighborhood
Safety
Trails at Brittany was designated as a neighborhood watch area in years past. Residents help by reporting problematic activities via the non-emergency police line (217-333-8911), the emergecy line (911), the Brightly Citizen Portal, and on Nextdoor.
The TAB Newsletter regularly runs articles with safety tips, too.
We also kindly request that all residents and visitors maintain appropriate speeds and stay mindful of crosswalks on all neighborhood streets. Even if you're late for work! The safety of our residents, children and pets is paramount.
Trails at Brittany
Facebook Group
In mid-2025 a Facebook Group was established for Trails at Brittany residents. Membership is restricted to TAB homeowners. All residents are urged to join. You will need a Facebook account.
As more people join it is anticipated that the TAB FB Group will take the place of Nextdoor for intra-neighborhood communications, for many reasons:
Convenience – Many of us are already active on Facebook.
Privacy – Unlike Nextdoor, our Facebook Group membership is verified and limited to TAB residents only.
City-sponsored TAB Events –we can use it to promote our City-sponsored TAB events, which we can't do on Nextdoor.
Trails at Brittany
on Nextdoor
The Nextdoor App and website is a very popular way to communicate within our neighborhood. Many Trails at Brittany households are members on Nextdoor and use the platform to share news, report lost pets, sell or give away items, stay up to date on City programs, get vendor & service recommendations, and more.
Register for a free Nextdoor account; you'll be asked for your address and be automatically assigned to the Trails at Brittany neighborhood.
Trails at Brittany Facebook Group
All residents are warmly invited to join the TAB Facebook Group!
The group is private and just for TAB members. It’s a great place to hear about upcoming events, see posts from neighbors, and stay up to date on TAB news from the HOA Board.
Posting in the Facebook group is a bit more intimate than posting on TAB’s Nextdoor page. While the audience is currently smaller and limited to active Facebook users, it offers a friendly space for sharing and connecting within our community.