Country Canada Suburban Development Area Nutana Annexed 1955-1959 Area 122 ha Province Saskatchewan | City Saskatoon Neighbourhood Brevoort Park Construction 1961-1970 Population 3,424 (2007) | |
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Brevoort Park is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes part of the 8th Street business district. Just over half of its dwellings are single detached houses, with a sizeable minority of duplex or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2007, the area is home to 3,424 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $52,098, and a home ownership rate of 54.0%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $325,447.
Contents
- Map of Brevoort Park Saskatoon SK Canada
- History
- Government and politics
- Education
- Parks and recreation
- Commercial
- Location
- References
Map of Brevoort Park, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
History
The land where Brevoort Park now exists was annexed in the period between 1955 and 1959, and home construction was at its peak from 1961 until 1970. Brevoort Park School was built starting in 1963 and opened in 1964.
Government and politics
Brevoort Park exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone. It is currently represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Brevoort Park lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000–present.
Education
Parks and recreation
The Brevoort Park Community Association coordinates sports for children/youth, delivers fitness, recreation, and leisure programs, and organizes special events for residents.
Commercial
Brevoort Park's northern border is part of the 8th Street business district, which includes a large McNally Robinson bookstore. There is also a small collection of businesses in the center of the neighbourhood on Early Drive.
Location
Brevoort Park is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the north, Circle Drive to the east, Taylor Street to the south, and Preston Avenue to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local and collector roads. Brevoort Park's streets are named after Saskatoon's early pioneers.