Definition
A shared feature or facility the HOA provides for residents — such as a pool, gym, clubhouse, or park.
An amenity is a shared feature the association provides for the enjoyment of residents — pools, fitness centers, clubhouses, playgrounds, trails, or tennis courts. Amenities are common elements the HOA maintains and often a major reason people value a community.
They also carry costs and responsibilities: maintenance, reserve funding for eventual replacement, insurance, and usage rules. Balancing the appeal of amenities against their long-term cost is an ongoing board consideration.