The Woodbine neighbourhood in Calgary, bordering the Fish Creek Provincial Park and the Tsuu T’ina First Nation reserve, is located in the southwestern part of the city. Homes for sale in Woodbine are highly sought-after for their proximity to nature, and quiet residential feel.
Woodbine was originally developed in 1980, shortly after the development of the Woodlands only four years prior, and this stunning nature-filled locale has been a popular choice for Calgarians since.
The Woodbine neighbourhood offers residents access to the essential amenities and services, and various recreational opportunities. The community has been identified to be ideal for young families because of the closeness to schools and child care options, as well as retirees for the quiet and peaceful surroundings. According to the City of Calgary census from 2011, many of the families in this area are three-person families – most with children being in the age range of 5-14 years.
On the southern part of the Woodbine neighbourhood is Fish Creek Provincial Park, a lush greenspace complete with biking/walking paths and stunning sights of the river. Being so close to the park, residents are able to enjoy these green spaces for picnics and other outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, biking, swimming, and much more. Fish Creek Provincial Park is also known to host a number of events throughout the year. For those with pets, Fish Creek Park allows dogs, but animals must be leashed at all times. On the other hand, Woodbine offers a large off-leash area just on the outskirts of the neighbourhood for those looking to exercise their pets off-leash.
In addition to Fish Creek Park, Woodbine has other greenspaces within the community. Woodborough Park is situated on the northern side of the neighbourhood, featuring tennis courts, fields, and a baseball diamond. Woodbine is also home to Woodbine Athletic Park that has two regulated soccer fields and two softball diamonds (available for use with an application).
The Woodbine neighbourhood amenities and services including a grocery store, cafes, restaurants and banks. Most of these shops can be found at Woodbine Square on the eastern side of the neighbourhood. Other small businesses and shops can also be found throughout the area, and include everything from salon and spas, to delicious ethnic food restaurants. Although there are no malls or shopping centers, many of these retail options can be accessed just outside of the immediate area in other southwestern neighbourhoods.
The Woodbine neighbourhood is popular particularly among younger families due to its closeness to schools and child care in the immediate area. The schools/child care available include:
In the neighbouring community of Woodsland is the Woodcreek Community Association, which also serves the Woodbine area. This Association provides residents with programs, recreation locations, events, and local news. Memberships are available.
Getting around in Woodbine is easy with the many walking paths and parkways located around the neighbourhood. Everything is easily accessible by car, but for those using transit there is the Woodbine/Woodlands bus route (bus route 56) that goes through the entire neighbourhood. This bus route also leads to transit stations where connections may be taken to other parts of the city. For those working in the downtown area of Calgary, trips taken by transit are roughly one hour, whereas a commute by car will take roughly 30 minutes. For a full listing and more information of transit routes and times, visit the Calgary Transit website.
If the hustle and bustle of the city central is not for you, then the quiet Woodbine neighbourhood is just what you are looking for! Check out the Calgary home listings available for this quiet neighbourhood and find a home that fits your lifestyle. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of existing properties or contact me to learn more. I look forward to working with you and finding you the home that meets all of your needs.
Sources:
http://www.woodcreekcommunity.ca/chronicle.html
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/fish-creek-pp/
http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/community_social_statistics/Woodbine.pdf
