College Park, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lakewood |
| Neighbourhood | College Park |
| Annexed | 1955-1959 |
| Construction | 1961-1980 |
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| - Type | Municipal (Ward 8) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Glen Penner |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.78 km² (0.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 5,053 |
| - Average Income | $68,229 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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| Website: College Park Community Association | |
College Park is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the east-central part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The majority of its residents live in single-family detached dwellings, with a sizable minority of high-density, multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 5,053 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $68,229, an average dwelling value of $165,300 and a home ownership rate of 58.2%.[1]
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[edit] History
The land where College Park now exists was annexed in the period between 1955 and 1959. Home construction was at its peak from 1961 until 1980. Many streets are named after Canadian universities and professors.[2] College Park School was opened in 1966.
[edit] Government and politics
College Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Humboldt. It is currently represented by Brad Trost of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Sutherland. It is currently represented by Joceline Schriemer of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, College Park lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on the city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000-present.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
- École College Park School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[3]
- Cardinal Leger School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division[4]
- Evan Hardy Collegiate - public secondary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[5]
[edit] Parks and recreation
- Glacier Park North (1.0 acres)
- Glacier Park South (3.1 acres)
- Dr. Gerhard Herzberg Park (16.0 acres)
The College Park Community Association coordinates sports for youth, delivers recreational and leisure programs for all ages, and organizes social and fundraising events.[6]
[edit] Commercial
The southern boundary of College Park is the east end of the 8th Street business district. Several strip malls, including the Circle Centre Mall and the College Park Mall, line the street from Circle Drive to McKercher Drive. There is also a mini-mall with businesses along the north leg of Acadia Drive. 55 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1]
[edit] Location
College Park is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the south, McKercher Drive to the east, College Drive to the north, and Circle Drive to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector roads.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b College Park neighbourhood profile. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ École College Park School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ Cardinal Leger School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ Evan Hardy Collegiate. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ College Park Community Association. City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
[edit] External links
- College Park neighbourhood profile - 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- College Park Community Association
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
