Calgary Community – Woodbine

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:

• Woodbine School – Calgary Board of Education
• St Jude School (K-6)
• Kidsland Daycare Centres
• Woodbine Day Care Centre
• Pathway Montessori Preschool

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.