Wildwood, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lakewood |
| Neighbourhood | Wildwood |
| Annexed | 1970-1974 |
| Construction | 1971-1980 |
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| - Type | Municipal (Ward 9) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Tiffany Paulsen |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.81 km² (1.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 8,185 |
| - Average Income | $65,545 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
| Website: Wildwood Community Association | |
Wildwood is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes part of the 8th Street business district. The majority of its residents live in townhouse or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings, with a sizeable minority of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 8,185 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $65,545, an average dwelling value of $149,689 and a home ownership rate of 64.1%.[1]
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[edit] History
The land where Wildwood now exists was annexed in the period between 1970 and 1974,[2] and home construction was at its peak from 1971 until 1980.[1] Bishop Pocock School opened in 1978, and the Lakewood Civic Centre was opened in 1988.[3]
[edit] Government and politics
Wildwood 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.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone. It is currently represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Wildwood lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
- Wildwood School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[4]
- Bishop Pocock School - separate (Catholic) elemenatary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division[5]
- Cliff Wright Branch Library - officially opened on January 9, 1989, as part of the Lakewood Civic Centre.[6]
[edit] Public Safety
- Fire Station #6 - covers the southeast area of Saskatoon. This hall has a one captain and four firefighters that work on each of the four shifts.[7]
[edit] Parks and recreation
- Heritage Green (1.65 acres)
- Heritage Park (9.1 acres)
- Lakewood Park, district section (14.51 acres)
- Wildwood Park (20.61 acres)
- Lakewood Park, multi-district section (25.34 acres)
Parts of Lakewood Park are landscaped with natural prairie grassland vegetation. As well, the park contains a constructed wetland area, designed to remove pollutants from stormwater and control runoff. The wetland's waters and native plants in turn provide habitat for native aquatic animals, insects, and birds.
The Wildwood Community Association coordinates recreational programs and social activities, maintains the park and outdoor rink, and promotes the well-being of residents. The volunteer-run association also provides a voice for the community on issues of local concern.[8]
The Lakewood Civic Centre houses a spacious pool and waterslide, fitness facilities, meeting and recreational space, and the Cliff Wright Branch Library all in one facility.[9]
The Wildwood Golf Course is an 18 hole course that has an intermediate level of play. It includes a practice green, pro shop and coffee shop.[10]
[edit] Commercial
Wildwood's northern border includes the eastern end of the 8th Street business district. The Wildwood Mall, an enclosed shopping mall opened in 1978, was the area's first major commercial development. Today it is the east part of the Centre Mall and linked via an underground tunnel to the west part, the former Circle Park Mall. A few satellite businesses are located in freestanding buildings along 8th Street, straddling the mall property.
[edit] Location
Wildwood is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the north, Boychuk Drive to the east, Taylor Street to the south, and Circle Drive to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local, collector roads. McKercher Drive, a north-south arterial road, roughly bisects the neighbourhood; Acadia Drive is another north-south arterial road in the west half of Wildwood.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Wildwood neighbourhood profile. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-04.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
- ^ City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual. City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office (July 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
- ^ Wildwood School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Bishop Pocock School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Cliff Wright Branch Library. Saskatoon Public Library. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ City of Saskatoon - Fire and Protective Services. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ Wildwood Community Association. City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Lakewood Civic Centre. City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services Branch. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Golf Courses. City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services Branch. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
[edit] External links
- Wildwood neighbourhood profile - 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- Wildwood Community Association
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
