Nutana Park, Saskatoon
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- For other subdivisions name disambigution see: Nutana, Saskatoon
| Nutana Park | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Nutana SDA |
| Neighbourhood | Nutana Park |
| Annexed | |
| Construction | 1960-1970 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Municipal (Ward 7 ) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Bob Pringle |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 2,810 |
| - Average Income | $69,306 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| Education | Prince Philip Public Elementary School |
| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
| Website: Eastview Community Association | |
Nutana Park, also referred to as South Nutana Park, is a neighbourhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.[1] Nutana Park was annexed from the rural municipality in 1911, however, the majority of homes were built 1961-70. [2] It is bordered on the north by the 8th Street East Arterial Commercial District and on the south by Highway 11 (Circle Drive) or Highway 16. Cumberland Avenue delimits the western border, and Preston Avenue the eastern. The neighborhood only extends as far north as Adelaide Street. The closest amenities to Nutana Park are those offered at Market Mall. The subdivision is a part of the Nutana Suburban Development Area.
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[edit] Demographics
Nutana Park subdivision has a 2005 population of 2,810 residents. The average family is 2.7 with an average income of $669,306. In this area 88.7% of the residents own their own home which has an average selling price of $6193,079 (2006).[3][4]
[edit] Geography
Many of the roads in Nutana Park were named after personages who had some impact on the City of Saskatoon.[5]
[edit] Area Parks
- Dan Worden Park
- Harold Tatler Park (North) provides baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, outdoor winter ice rink and picnic facilities.
- Harold Tatler Park (South) provides a playground area with recreational unit for children, as well as baseball diamonds and basketball courts. There are walking trails provided as well as picnic tables.
- Nutana Kiwanis Park provides baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, tennis courts, indoor rink and picnic facilities.[6]
- Nutana Kiwanis Park North
[edit] Governance
Nutana Park exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.[7]
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. It is currently represented by Don Morgan of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Nutana Park lies within ward 7. It is currently represented by Councillor Bob Pringle.[8]
Prior to being annexed into the city of Saskatoon, this area belonged to the rural municipality of Cory which became Corman Park.
[edit] Economy
- See also: List of shopping malls in Saskatoon
The closest amenities to Nutana Park are those offered at Market Mall and the new Stonebridge business centre.
Located at 2310 Louise Avenue in a Lorne Haselton elementary school is the Saskatchewan Abilities Council providing vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation services and recreational services.[9]
[edit] Public services
Nutana Park is a part of the east division of the Saskatoon Police Servies patrol system. This division services east of the South Saskatchewan River which encompasses the thirty one neighbourhoods, two industrial areas.[10] The three Saskatoon hospitals are located in other nearby neighborhoods. St. Paul's Hospital is located in Pleasant Hill, Royal University Hospital is located in the University of Saskatchewan Land Management area, and Saskatoon City Hospital is located in City Park. Water is treated and supplied by the City of Saskatoon Water and Wastewater Treatment Branch.[11] Nutana Park is served by the City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services.[12]
[edit] Transportation
Saskatoon Transit as well as Highway 11 (Circle Drive) or Highway 16 provide access to residents of the community within the city or to various points in the province of Saskatchewan respectively.
[edit] Education
- See also: Saskatoon Public School Division
| Prince Philip Public Elementary School | |
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| Prince Philip School | |
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| 1715 Drinkle Street Nutana Park Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7J 0P8, |
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| Information | |
| School district | Saskatoon Public School District |
| Superintendent | Mrs. Linda Stanviloff |
| Principal | Nancy Burkell |
| Vice principal | Jaime Schroeder |
| School type | homeowner tax base, public |
| Age range | 5 to 13 |
| Grades | K to 9 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 P.m. |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Homepage | Prince Philip |
Prince Philip Public Elementary School provides elementary schooling from Kindergarden to Grade 8. Construction of this school began in 1959 and the school opened in 1960.[13]
L’École canadienne-française de Saskatoon located at 2410 avenue Woodward is a secondary educational facility providing french immersion instruction.[14]
This school was once the site of St. James School. The school closed at the end of the 2004-05 school year due to declining enrollment and amalgamated with St. Thomas School in the Eastview neighborood. The school changed its name to Pope John Paul II school.[15]
Lorne Haselton elementary school opened in 1961, closing a short time later in the mid 1980's. The school was named in honour of Dr. L. D. Haselton, a school dentist and board member.[16]
[edit] Recreation
The South Nutana Park Community Association administers recreational and sports activities for this area. [17]
[edit] Location
| North: Holliston | ||
| West: Adelaide/Churchill | Nutana Park | East: Eastview |
| South: Stonebridge |
[edit] References
- ^ SNPCA about. South Nutana Park community association. Retrieved on 20008-05-14.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 1, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon Real Estate Resource Centre, Neighbourhoods, HaultainURL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ Neighborhood ProfilesURL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 1, 2007
- ^ Park Locations & Amenities, <http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/parks/park_locations/index.asp>. Retrieved on 3 June 2007
- ^ CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Candidates and Ridings. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ City of Saskatoon · City Hall · Ward Councillors. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Saskatchewan Abilities Council (2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Saskatoon Police Service. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Water Treatment. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Fire and Protective Services. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Blashill, Lorraine (1982), from a little stone school...History of Saskatoon Public Schools. page 102., Saskatoon, SK: Modern press Ltd.
- ^ L’École canadienne-française. École canadienne-française/Conseil des écoles fransaskoises. (2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-13.
- ^ BAW03. Saskatchewan neuroscience Nework. University of Saskatchewan (February 14, 2003). Retrieved on 2008-05-13.
- ^ Blashill, Lorraine (1982), from a little stone school...History of Saskatoon Public Schools. page 117., Saskatoon, SK: Modern press Ltd.
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ..., <http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/leisure/community_associations/your_association.asp?ca=45>. Retrieved on 3 June 2007
[edit] External links
- Nutana Park Mennonite Church Home Page
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
