Calgary Forest Lawn

Community Boundaries

North: 8 Avenue
East: 48 Street (both sides)*
South: 26 Avenue
West: 36 Street
City Quadrant: SE

*Forest Heights has amended their boundary to exclude Hubalta. It has been suggested that Forest Lawn expand their east boundary to include this area.

Community Established

1910

Community Description

Forest Lawn is located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary. The community has a rich history dating back to 1910 when homesteaders located in the area. The district was part of the real estate speculation of 1910-1912, and suffered a depression with the start of World War 1. Many area homes and lots were reverted to the Municipal district of Shepard in default of taxes. In 1935 the village of Forest Lawn was formed by amalgamating the villages of Alberta Park and Forest Lawn. Forest Lawn was incorporated as a town in 1953, and annexed by the City of Calgary in 1961. This long history has resulted in area homes displaying a diverse range of building styles. Located 6 km east of downtown, Forest Lawn is close to the Bow River, the Western Irrigation District Canal, a regional park and major roadways. There are public and separate schools in the area including Forest Lawn High School and Jack James High School. Forest Lawn also contains the 17th avenue commercial district, known as International avenue due to the proliferation of businesses owned by various ethnic groups, notably Asian markets, shops and eateries.

The Forest Lawn community association is a popular meeting place, hosting weekly bingos, and hosting a dart league 4 days a week. The popular Torch Lounge is open everyday except Thursday and Sunday, and offers pool, a golf game, darts and shuffleboard. The community association also hosts special events, such as an annual Stampede breakfast that offers free food, entertainment, a jumping tent for children, beer gardens and a softball tournament.

Schools

Forest Lawn Senior High School - Public
Holy Trinity Elementary School - Separate
Patrick Airlie Elementary School - Public

Demographics

Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site. Link Below.

Community Association Information

Provincial Society Registered Name: Forest Lawn Community Association
Provincial Society Registered Date: March 1, 1952
Federal Charity Status-Registered: No
Facility Located at: 4020 - 26 Avenue SE
Facility Phone Number: [phone]
Facility Fax Number: [phone]
Community Association Facilities

Main Hall Licensed Capacity: 175
Meeting Rooms: Yes (Capacity: 175)
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Stage: Yes
Gym: No
Sound System: No
Kitchen: Yes - Standard
Outdoor BBQ: No
Lounge: Yes
Indoor Fireplace: Yes
Games Room: No

Recreation Amenities

Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation

Tennis Courts: No
Skating Rink: No
Swimming Pool: Yes
Sports/Playfields: Yes
Hockey Rink: No

Programs

Offered by the Community Association

Bingo: No
Youth Justice: No
Sports: Yes Seniors Program: No
Fitness: No
Child Care: No
Dance: No

1979 - 1989 Results

External links

[http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/forestlawn.php] Calgary Forest Lawn Community Association
[http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/forest_lawn.pdf] City of Calgary Demographics.
* [http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ Website of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta]