City Park, Saskatoon

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City Park
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City Park location map
Coordinates: 52°8′8″N106°39′12″W / 52.13556°N 106.65333°W / 52.13556; -106.65333
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development Area Core Neighbourhoods
NeighbourhoodCity Park
Construction1946-1960
Government
  TypeMunicipal (Ward 1)
  Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
  Councillor Darren Hill
Area
  Total1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
  Total4,405
  Density3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)
   Average Income
$42,236
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
Website City Park Community Association
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Saskatoon City Hospital
Alexander House, a municipal heritage property AlexanderHouse.jpg
Alexander House, a municipal heritage property

City Park is a mixed-use neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It comprises a mix of single-family detached homes, apartment buildings and other semi-detached dwellings. It also contains a number of commercial zones with businesses. As of 2009, the area was home to 4,405 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $42,236, an average dwelling value of $245,254 and a home ownership rate of 28.6%. [1]

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History

City Park was originally known as Central Park and first had a golf course. In 1903, the annual exhibition was moved from the Louise Grounds in Nutana to City Park, and a horse racing track and grandstand were constructed. By 1910, the exhibition had moved to its permanent home in the city's south end. [2] The outline of the old racetrack can still be seen in what is now Kinsmen Park.

City Park was one of the first areas annexed by the city after its incorporation in 1906. [3] The Alexander Residence, built in 1912 on Spadina Crescent, was named for Dr. Harold E. and Edith Alexander, who owned the house from 1916 to 1946. It is one of the city's most notable examples of pre-World War I Arts and Crafts architecture. [4] It was designated a municipal heritage property on May 12, 2001. [5]

Government and politics

City Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Sheri Benson of the New Democratic Party, first elected in 2015. [6]

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin. It is currently represented by Ryan Meili of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in a 2017 by-election. [7]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, City Park lies within ward 1. It is currently represented by Darren Hill, first elected in 2006. [8]

Institutions

Education

City Park School
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Address
City Park, Saskatoon
820 9th Avenue North

, ,
S7K 2Z2

Coordinates 52°08′25″N106°38′55″W / 52.140225°N 106.648599°W / 52.140225; -106.648599
Information
Former nameCity Park Collegiate
TypeElementary
MottoWork, Community, Self, Family
Opened1986 (1986)
School board Saskatoon Public Schools
PrincipalShanna Strueby
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment264 [9]  (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Purple, Silver and Black    
Team nameEagles
Website City Park School

City Park Collegiate was re-established in 1986 as an alternative education program to meet the needs of students having difficulty in the regular school setting. In 2003–2004, the timetable was expanded to a fully modified program. This program offered modified versions of compulsory high school courses along with many regular-level, hands-on electives.

The facility was renovated in 2015 and is now a multi-use school hosting various division programs including an elementary Montessori program, an online learning center, Ecoquest, Outdoor School and more. [11]

Health

Parks and recreation

The Mendel Art Gallery was Saskatoon's major public art gallery, containing works of art from local, national and international artists, until its closure in 2015. Attached to the gallery was Saskatoon's civic conservatory, containing seasonal flower displays as well as tropical and arid plants.

The City Park Community Association organizes social and leisure programs, such as adult fitness, children/youth sports and preschool playgrounds. The association also maintains the outdoor rink at the former First Nations University of Canada campus. [13]

Public services

City Park is a part of the central division of the Saskatoon Police Services patrol system. [14] Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services' central division covers the neighbourhood. [15] Transit services to City Park are provided by Saskatoon Transit on routes 12 (River Heights/City Centre) [16] and 14 (North Industrial/City Centre). [17]

Commercial

City Park contains several business districts. On the west side and south sides of the neighbourhood are commercial zones immediately adjacent to the Central Business District. Several professional businesses line Queen Street, which runs past Saskatoon City Hospital. There is a small collection of businesses near the center of City Park, at 7th Avenue North and Princess Street. Finally, there are businesses along the north edge of the neighbourhood, parallel to the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. There are 66 home-based businesses in City Park.

Location

City Park is located within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by the South Saskatchewan River to the east, railway tracks to the west, 33rd Street to the north, and 25th Street to the south. Most Streets are laid out in a grid plan, with avenues running north–south and streets running east–west. Some roads in the south and west parts of City Park are angled to align with their continuations in the Central Business District. Spadina Crescent roughly follows the course of the river on the east edge of the neighbourhood.

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