Holiday Park, Saskatoon
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| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
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| Holiday Park | |
| Confederation Suburban Development Area | |
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| Population: | 1,400 |
| Average Family Income: | $44,889 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.4 |
| Homeownership: | 62.6% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $87,297 |
| Municipal Ward: | 2 |
| Statistics c2005 - | |
Holiday Park is a geographical section or subdivision of the Confederation Suburban Development Area, Saskatoon, which has a distinct existence recognized by the municipality, as well as just casually by the people who live there. Located within Saskatoon's Ward 2, Alderman Owen Fortosky represents the area's interests at City Hall.[1] Holiday Park has an official neighborhood association which sets out leisure activities, and provides community members a forum to discuss community issues such as neighborhood watch, block parent programs, etc. This neighborhood is surrounded by a plethora of amenities. To the south is Holiday Park golf course commanding a Championship 18 hole and executive 9 hole course. It is used year round providing Snow golf and well groomed cross country ski trails in the winter months. To the north is the Riversdale Tennis Club and Riversdale pool an outdoor swimming pool with water slide features. To the east is the Gordie Howe Management Area with Gordie Howe Bowl, Baseball Diamonds, Speed Skating Oval. Along the west the Meewasin Valley Authority provides walking and biking trails along the South Saskatchewan River. Canoists, water skiers, and kayakers have a wonderful time enjoying the convenience of the Saskatchewan River. Holiday Park's population of 1,400 is a bit larger than the 1,365 at Grosvenor Park. Sayward called the Gateway to the North Island of the Vancouver Islands, British Columbia as well as the Village of St. Jacobs Ontario are also communities of population 1,400. [2][3][4][5]
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[edit] Future Considerations
The completion of Circle Drive would see a Saskatoon south Bridge uniting Circle Drive on the west side via 11th Street or parallel to the Train tracks to the East side of Saskatoon. [6] [7]
[edit] History
The Saskatoon Tuberculosis Sanitorium was opened April 15, 1925 [8] [9]
Jun. 27, 1962 was the officially opening of the Holiday Park Golf Course.
The Bowerman House was a hunting lodge constructed by Allen Bowerman, and later used as physician housing for the The Saskatoon Sanitorium [10] [11]
[edit] Education
- St. John School Separate elementary School[12]
- Saskatoon French School / l'École Française de Saskatoon [13]
[edit] Area Parks
- Boughton Park 6.07 acres
- Holiday Park 8.62 acres
- Victoria Park 4.98 acres
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City Transit
Holiday Park is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route Saskatoon Transit.
[edit] Layout
The northern boundary extends no further than 11th Street, and the southern edge overlooks the scenic vista of the Holiday Park Golf Course. Avenue P South through to the South Saskatchewan River are the western and eastern boundaries respectively. The roads are laid out in a grid fashion, the streets south of 11th Street are named: Dudley, Shuyler, and Wellington Streets, followed by Embassy Drive. The avenues are labelled alphabetically with the alphabet. Spadina Crescent cruises along the South Saskatchewan River and incrementing westward through the alphabet.
[edit] Shopping
There is local shopping available at the convenience stores located at Avenue L South and 11th Street such as a Lew's Grocers, and White's Pharmacy, as well the 11th Street arterial district begins at Avenue P South.
[edit] See also
[edit] Life
[edit] References
- ^ Resources 2000 election, <http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/clerks_office/archives/history/resources_2000_election.pdf>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ Mark Wouters Realty Inc., Neighbourhood Profiles - Mark Wouters, <http://www.woutersrealty.com/Neighbourhood_Profiles/page_1239111.html>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ St. Jacobs Village : Shopping, 2006, <http://www.stjacobs.com/html/shopping-village.html>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ Mark Wouters Realty Inc., Neighbourhood Profiles - Mark Wouters, <http://www.woutersrealty.com/Neighbourhood_Profiles/page_1239111.html>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ Tourism Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (©2002-2007), Maps - North, <http://www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/EN/1048.asp>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ [http://www.borealisoutdoor.com/content/news/20050210_SaskatoonSouthBridge.htm Circle Drive South Bridge]URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Infrastructure Services ... South River Crossing.pptURL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ TTuberculosis in Saskatchewan Sunshine, bed rest and good food were ...URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ `Provincial Sanitorium, Saskatchewan Vintage Post Cards, Sask Gen Web Project URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon Heritage Society - Designated Buildings - Bowerman HouseURL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon Heritage Society - BOWERMAN HOUSE URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ St. John School URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon French School URL accessed February 27, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...URL accessed February 27, 2007
[edit] External links
- Local Area Planning
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52.110833"N 106°41'9"W
- Holiday Park, Saskatoon is at coordinates Coordinates:
| North: King George | ||
| West: Gordie Howe Management Area | Holiday Park | East: South Saskatchewan River | Beuna Vista |
| South: Gordie Howe Management Area |
