Silverspring, Saskatoon

Silverspring
Neighborhood
Silverspring entrance sign
Silverspring location map
Coordinates: 52°9′31″N 106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W / 52.15861; -106.59028Coordinates: 52°9′31″N 106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W / 52.15861; -106.59028
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
City	Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area	University Heights
Neighbourhood	Silverspring
Annexed	1955-1959
Construction	1986-2001
Government
• Type	Municipal (Ward 10)
• Administrative body	Saskatoon City Council
• Councillor	Zach Jeffries
• MLA	Ken Cheveldayoff
• MP	Brad Trost
Area
• Total	1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi)
Population (2006)
• Total	4,936
• Average Income	$85,084
Time zone	UTC (UTC-6)
Website	www.silverspringcommunity.ca
City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods

Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of low-density, single detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 4,936 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $85,084, an average dwelling value of $322,670 and a home ownership rate of 97.8%.^[1][2] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171.^[3]

History

The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the late 1980s and through the 1990s, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959;^[2] however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.^[1]

Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour.^[2] They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.

Government and politics

Saskatoon Natural Grassland

Silverspring 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 Silver Springs. It is currently represented by Ken Cheveldayoff of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012.

Institutions

Education

• Silverspring School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division^[4]
• Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division^[5]
• Adjacent to University of Saskatchewan lands, with some U of S lecture and research facilities located across Central Avenue from Silverspring (the main campus is several kilometres away).

Parks and recreation

• Christine Morris Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
• Dave King Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
• Silverspring Park - 19 acres (7.7 ha)

The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres (14 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.^[6] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.^[7]

Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park & Saskatoon Zoo.

The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.^[8]

Commercial

At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area.^[1] The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.

Location

Silverspring is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Agra Road to the north, Attridge Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to the east. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Drive as the northern boundary, but this road has not yet been built; it will eventually form the northern boundary of both Silverspring and adjacent Evergreen communities.

	U of S Lands - North Management Area	University Heights Development Area	Evergreen
	U of S Lands - North Management Area		Forestry Farm Park and Zoo Evergreen
	Silverspring
	Sutherland	Forest Grove	University Heights Suburban Centre

References

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External links

• Silverspring neighbourhood profile 2007
• Silverspring Community Association