Spryfield, Nova Scotia

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Spryfield is a neighbourhood in Mainland Halifax, Nova Scotia. The name "Spryfield" is also used to refer to the general area of Halifax's South Mainland.

1 The Community
2 History
3 Schools
4 Government Representatives
5 External links

[edit] The Community

Spryfield has many playgrounds for children to play, and numerous lakes for swimming in the summer months. For people who are not interested in swimming in a lake, there is a public pool in the middle of the community at the Captain William Spry Community Centre. There are baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a hockey rink for recreational sports, plus multiple gyms.

Along with the build up of subdivisions and homes, there are several schools located in Spryfield for all ages. There are many daycares, elementary schools, junior high schools, and one high school (J.L.Ilsley High School). When choosing a school in Spryfield, children may attend French immersion or English speaking classes starting from elementary school.

A variety of residential areas set among green space have made it attractive for residential development, and it has become a fast growing community. The area is undergoing a period of growth with new subdivisions under construction. The Herring Cove Road business area has undergone many improvements and new business locations are appearing.

There is a strong sense of community in the neighbourhood, with many programs for all ages, history societies and a general pride.

[edit] History

First occupied by settlers, who used to hunt and fish at Beaver Lake (now called Long Lake), Spryfield is named after Captain William Spry who purchased land in the area in 1769.

The availability of land suitable for farming attracted new settlers, such as the Drysdale, Kidston, Umlah, Yeadon, McInnis and other well-known local families who survive in the community to this day.

[edit] Schools

J.L.Ilsley High School (10-12), 38 Sylvia Avenue
Central Spryfield School (P-6), 364 Herring Cove Road
Elizabeth Sutherland (P-9); 66 Rockingstone Road

[edit] Government Representatives

Michele Raymond is currently the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Halifax Atlantic, the constituency that includes the community of Spryfield. She was elected in 2003.

Alexa McDonough is the Member of Parliament for Halifax, which in 2004 was re-organized to include the community of Spryfield.

Stephen Adams is the HRM City Councilor for District 18, he was elected in 1991 initially serving the area as representative of Ward 7 before amalgamation.