Elbow Park, Calgary

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Elbow Park
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settlement_type = Neighbourhood


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dot_map_caption = Location of Elbow Park in Calgary
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = AB
subdivision_type2 = City
subdivision_name2 = flag|Calgary
subdivision_type3 = Quadrant
subdivision_name3 = SW
subdivision_type4 = Ward
subdivision_name4 = 8 and 11
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leader_title = Administrative body
leader_name = Calgary City Council
leader_title1 = Alderman
leader_name1 = John Mar and Brian Pincott
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established_title = Established
established_date = 1910
established_title2 = Annexed
established_date2 = 1907
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area_total_km2 = 0.8
population_as_of = 2006
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population_total = 3471
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population_blank1_title = Average Income
population_blank1 = $135081
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latd= 51|latm= 01|lats= 24|latNS= N|longd= 114|longm= 05|longs= 01|longEW= W
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elevation_m = 1070
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website = [http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/elbowpark/elbowpark.htm Elbow Park Community Association]
footnotes = Elbow Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is one of the oldest and wealthiest communities in the city. It is bordered to the south and east by Elbow River, to the east by Elbow Drive, to the north by Council Way and to the west by 14 Street W.

Elbow Park was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1907 and developed after 1910, when it was established as a neighbourhood. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 8 and 11 Aldermen John Mar and Brian Pincott. [Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/elbowpark/elbowpark.htm |title= Elbow Park Community| accessdate= 2007-05-12]

"River Park" and "Stanley Park", developed in the Elbow River valley, border the community.

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,471.Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-12] Residents in this community had a median household income of $135,081 in 2000, and there were 7.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_8_profile.pdf | title=Ward 8 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004, Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_11_profile.pdf | title=Ward 11 Profile| accessdate= 2007-05-12] As of 2000, 11.1% of the residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single-family detached homes, and 4% of the housing was used for renting.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/elbow_park.pdf| title= Elbow Park Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-12]

Education

The community is served by Elbow Park Elementary and William Reid Bilingual Elementary public schools.

Parks

The main park in Elbow Park is located between 8A ST SW to 7 ST SW and 35 Ave SW to 34 Ave SW. Facilities include a playground, skating rink and tenis courts. Community events are held here including the annual Movie in the Park night for fundraising and are administered by the Elbow Park Community Association.

ee also

*List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

* [http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/elbowpark.php Elbow Park Community Association]

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
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