Quadrant SW Annexed 1907 Elevation 1,070 m Mayor Naheed Nenshi | Established 1910 Area 80 ha Population 3,471 (2006) Local time Wednesday 2:30 AM | |
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Elbow Park is an affluent 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.
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Map of Elbow Park, Calgary, AB, Canada
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 the Ward 8 and 11 councillors.
River Park and Stanley Park, developed in the Elbow River valley, border the community.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Elbow Park had a population of 7003337700000000000♠3,377 living in 7003122100000000000♠1,221 dwellings, a -0.9% increase from its 2011 population of 7003340800000000000♠3,408. With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,880/km2 (4,860/sq mi) in 2012.
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 neighbourhood. 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.
Education
The community is served by Elbow Park Elementary and William Reid Bilingual Elementary public schools. Elbow Park Elementary School was founded in 1926.
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 tennis 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.