Lake Wildwood Association New Membership

Start Here, New Members

The New Member Application must be fully completed by new members of Lake Wildwood Association, Inc. Membership is tied to ownership interest in Lake Wildwood real estate and must be accepted by the Association.

Complete the Application

Download and complete the New Member Application so the Association can process your membership information.

Understand Membership

Only one membership may be considered for any given lot. Membership includes the married spouse or civil union partner of the title holder.

Get Oriented

New members should review community documents, maps, decal requirements, and access information before using Association amenities.

New Member Application

Download the application below and complete it in full.

New Member Application Required for new members of Lake Wildwood Association, Inc.

If you have questions while completing the application, contact the Association Office before submitting incomplete paperwork.

New Member First Steps

Use this checklist as a practical starting point after purchasing property in Lake Wildwood.

Complete the New Member Application

Fill out the application fully so the Association has accurate ownership, contact, and membership information.

Confirm Membership Status

Membership requires ownership interest in real estate within the Lake Wildwood Development and acceptance by the Association.

Review Key Rules and Documents

Review the Covenants & By-laws, Rules & Regulations, fee schedule, decal requirements, and other member resources.

Set Up Access and Identification

New members may need vehicle RFID tags, decals, watercraft decals, golf cart or ATV decals, camping decals, or other Association identification depending on what they plan to use.

Learn the Community Layout

Use Association maps to locate the gate, Association Office, beaches, marina, campground, Lake Tanglewood, and other common areas.

Membership Status

Article 5.01 of the Covenants & By-laws: No person may hereafter become a member of the Association unless he shall have an interest as an owner in the real estate in the Lake Wildwood Development, Marshall County, Illinois. Each such person, upon acceptance by the Association, shall become a member of the Association and shall be entitled thereafter, except as may be hereinafter provided, to all of the privileges of such membership as recognized by the Association.

Only one membership may be considered for any given lot.

A membership shall include the married spouse or partner by civil union of the person in whose name title to the lot is taken. The annual dues, or assessment levied against members by the Board of Directors, shall be levied against each member of the Association, except that a husband and wife or legal partnership by civil union shall be obliged to pay only one such assessment or dues for each lot owned.

What Membership Means

Membership is connected to property ownership and Association acceptance. These reminders help clarify common questions for new owners.

One Membership Per Lot Only one membership may be considered for any given lot, even if multiple people have ownership interest.

Spouse or Civil Union Partner A membership includes the married spouse or civil union partner of the person in whose name title to the lot is taken.

Dues Are Levied Per Member/Lot Annual dues or assessments are levied against members by the Board of Directors, with one assessment or dues obligation per lot for a husband and wife or civil union partnership.

Children Are Not Members Children of members are not considered members and do not have member privileges, though they may be eligible for certain items such as automobile tags.

Helpful Pages to Review

New members may want to review these areas soon after joining.

Rules & Regulations
Covenants & By-laws
Fees and Fines
Maps
RFID tags and vehicle access
Watercraft, golf cart, ATV, and camping decal requirements
ECC requirements before beginning projects

Good Things to Know

Lake Wildwood is a private Association community. Rules, decals, access procedures, and member responsibilities help protect the community, amenities, lakes, roads, and property owners.

When in doubt, contact the Association Office before purchasing equipment, starting a project, inviting large guest groups, launching watercraft, or assuming a rule does not apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

If my friend and I purchase a lot, are we both considered members?

No. Only one membership is granted per lot, and a membership is considered a married spouse or partner named on the deed. In this case, either you or your friend will be considered the member, but not both.

Are children of members also considered members?

No. Children of members may have the ability to obtain an automobile tag, but children of members do not have member privileges.

Do I need to own property to become a member?

Yes. Per Article 5.01, a person may not become a member unless they have an interest as an owner in real estate in the Lake Wildwood Development, Marshall County, Illinois.

Does membership include my spouse or civil union partner?

Yes. A membership includes the married spouse or partner by civil union of the person in whose name title to the lot is taken.

What should I review after becoming a member?

New members should review Association rules, Covenants & By-laws, fee schedules, maps, access procedures, and any decal or permit requirements that apply to vehicles, watercraft, camping units, or construction projects.

Where do I start?

Start by downloading and completing the New Member Application. Then contact the Association Office with questions about access, decals, documents, dues, and next steps.