College Park, Saskatoon
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College Park is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the east-central part of Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. The majority of its residents live in single-family detached dwellings, with a sizable minority of high-density, multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2007, the area is home to 5,255 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $58,945, an average dwelling value of $207,993 and a home ownership rate of 53.7%.
area in the 1880s, operated a dairy farm in along 8th Street until 1911. The intersection of 8th Street and Central Avenue (now Acadia Drive) was referred to as "Stephenson's Corner" for many years. The streetcar line from Saskatoon to Sutherland ran east down 8th Street and turned north into Sutherland.
The land where College Park now exists was annexed in the period between 1955 and 1959. Home construction was at its peak from 1961 until 1980. Many streets are named after Canadian universities and professors. College Park School was opened in 1966.
. 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 Sutherland
. It is currently represented by Joceline Schriemer of the Saskatchewan Party
, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, College Park lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on the city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000-present.
The College Park Community Association coordinates sports for youth, delivers recreational and leisure programs for all ages, and organizes social and fundraising events.
business district. Several strip malls, including the Circle Centre Mall
and the College Park Mall
, line the street from Circle Drive to McKercher Drive. There is also a mini-mall with businesses along the north leg of Acadia Drive. 55 home-based businesses exist in the area.
to the south, McKercher Drive to the east, College Drive
to the north, and Circle Drive
to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector road
s.
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The majority of its residents live in single-family detached dwellings, with a sizable minority of high-density, multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2007, the area is home to 5,255 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $58,945, an average dwelling value of $207,993 and a home ownership rate of 53.7%.
History
Before being part of Saskatoon, the land for College Park was used for agriculture. George Stephenson, who ranched in the DundurnDundurn, Saskatchewan
-Sites of interest:Blackstrap Provincial park and Blackstrap Ski Hill a conservation area with man made lake as well as a man made mountain is located 7 kilometers or 5 miles to the east of town. In 1969, 1970 Mount Blackstrap was constructed to host the 1971 Canada Winter Games which were awarded...
area in the 1880s, operated a dairy farm in along 8th Street until 1911. The intersection of 8th Street and Central Avenue (now Acadia Drive) was referred to as "Stephenson's Corner" for many years. The streetcar line from Saskatoon to Sutherland ran east down 8th Street and turned north into Sutherland.
The land where College Park now exists was annexed in the period between 1955 and 1959. Home construction was at its peak from 1961 until 1980. Many streets are named after Canadian universities and professors. College Park School was opened in 1966.
Government and politics
College Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—HumboldtSaskatoon—Humboldt
Saskatoon—Humboldt is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 1988.-Geography:...
. It is currently represented by Brad Trost
Brad Trost
Bradley Ryan "Brad" Trost is a Conservative Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Saskatoon—Humboldt....
of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Sutherland
Saskatoon Sutherland
Sutherland is a neighborhood or subdivision of the University Heights SDA, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Sutherland is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada....
. It is currently represented by Joceline Schriemer of the Saskatchewan Party
Saskatchewan Party
The Saskatchewan Party is a conservative liberal political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The party was established in 1997 by a coalition of former provincial Progressive Conservative and Liberal party members and supporters who sought to remove the Saskatchewan New Democratic...
, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, College Park lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on the city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000-present.
Education
- École College Park School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public Schools is the largest school system in Saskatoon and is the second largest in Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Public Schools has approximately 22,000 students with 44 elementary schools and 9 high schools. The offices of the Saskatoon School Board are housed in the Eaton's Building. ...
- Cardinal Leger School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School DivisionGreater Saskatoon Catholic School DivisionGreater Saskatoon Catholic School Division is Saskatchewan’s largest Catholic school division. The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division has approximately 15,000 students in 44 schools located in Saskatoon and surrounding rural districts. St. Pauls R.C.S.S.D No. 20 belongs to Department of...
- Evan Hardy CollegiateEvan Hardy CollegiateEvan Hardy Collegiate Institute is located on the East side of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, serving students from grades 9 through 12. It is also known as Evan Hardy, Hardy, or simply EHCI....
- public secondary, part of the Saskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public Schools is the largest school system in Saskatoon and is the second largest in Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Public Schools has approximately 22,000 students with 44 elementary schools and 9 high schools. The offices of the Saskatoon School Board are housed in the Eaton's Building. ...
Parks and recreation
- Glacier Park North (1.0 acres)
- Glacier Park South (3.1 acres)
- Dr. Gerhard Herzberg Park (16.0 acres)
The College Park Community Association coordinates sports for youth, delivers recreational and leisure programs for all ages, and organizes social and fundraising events.
Commercial
The southern boundary of College Park is the east end of the 8th Street8th Street East (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
8th Street East is a road serving the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It begins as a continuation of a minor residential street at Highway 219 in Saskatoon, and runs through the city, eventually exiting the city limits, going through the eastern part of Corman Park Rural Municipality and...
business district. Several strip malls, including the Circle Centre Mall
Circle Centre Mall (Saskatoon)
Circle Centre Mall is located on the north side of 8th Street, east of Circle Drive in College Park. This mall is a strip mall. Circle Centre Mall is not the enclosed shopping mall of the name Centre at Circle & 8th mall in Wildwood - 8th St. E. & Circle Dr. or the unenclosed Circle 8 Centre in...
and the College Park Mall
College Park Mall (Saskatoon)
The College Park Mall is a strip mall complex at the corner of 8th Street and McKercher Drive in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It features a Sobeys grocery store as its anchor, as well as restaurants, a gas station, confectionery, and assorted retail outlets....
, line the street from Circle Drive to McKercher Drive. There is also a mini-mall with businesses along the north leg of Acadia Drive. 55 home-based businesses exist in the area.
Location
College Park is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street8th Street East (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
8th Street East is a road serving the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It begins as a continuation of a minor residential street at Highway 219 in Saskatoon, and runs through the city, eventually exiting the city limits, going through the eastern part of Corman Park Rural Municipality and...
to the south, McKercher Drive to the east, College Drive
Saskatchewan Highway 5
This article focuses on the current designated Saskatchewan Highway 5, for Provincial Highway 5, Evergreen route portion, north west of Saskatoon see Saskatchewan Highway 16....
to the north, and Circle Drive
Circle Drive
Circle Drive is a major road constructed as a ring road in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The northeastern portion of the road is part of the Yellowhead Highway.-History:...
to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector road
Collector road
A collector road or distributor road is a low to moderate-capacity road which serve to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads. Unlike arterials, collectors are also designed to provide access to residential properties...
s.