The Great Northwest Community Improvement Association is made up of approximately 5,000 homes and nearly 15,000 residents. Established in 1976 on the northwest side of San Antonio, the Great Northwest is the second-largest Homeowners Association in the state of Texas and is comprised of seven subdivisions. The neighborhood offers a variety of resident amenities including two large pools, recreational fields, lighted courts, playgrounds, and two private clubhouses.

The Association offers an array of recreational activities for residents and non-residents alike including youth soccer, swim team and swim lessons. Annual events include community yard sales, car show, summer Dive-In movie nights, and holiday events which enhance community spirit and provide many opportunities for longtime and new residents to connect.

The Association is run by an elected seven-member Board of Directors who are selected annually by a vote of the membership. The Board of Directors are residents of the neighborhood who volunteer their time to provide guidance and oversight of the self-managed community. The Great Northwest Board of Directors meets twice monthly and welcomes and encourages the attendance and participation of homeowners in shaping the future of the neighborhood.