Willow Park, Calgary
| Willow Park | |
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| — Neighbourhood — | |
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| Coordinates: 50°57′30″N 114°03′33″W / 50.95833°N 114.05917°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 14 |
| Established | 1965 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Peter Demong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,307 |
| • Average Income | $63,588 |
| Website | Willow Park Community Association |
Willow Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the west by Macleod Trail, to the south by Anderson Road, to the north by Southland Drive and to the east by the community of Maple Ridge. The Willow Park golf course bisects the neighborhood from west to east, while Fairmont Drive crosses from south to north. Southcentre Mall and Willow Park shopping village are located in the south-east corner of the neighbourhood.
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Peter Demong.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,307.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $63,588 in 2000, and there were 10.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.4% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 9.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 18.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Fred Seymour Elementary, Willow Park Elementary, Maple Ridge Elementary and R.T. Alderman Junior High public schools, as well as by St. William Elementary School (catholic).
Unfortunately, Fred Seymour Elementary School was closed in November 2006,[citation needed] but was later reopened as a French Immersion School.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 12 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_12_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Willow Park Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/willow_park.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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Coordinates: 50°57′30″N 114°03′33″W / 50.95833°N 114.05917°W
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