Marda Loop Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: 33 Avenue; 20 Street; 26 Avenue East: 14 Street (including River Park and Sandy Beach); Elbow River South: 50 Avenue West: Crowchild Trail City Quadrant: SW Community Established go to top ^ Altadore-1945 CFB Calgary-1945 Garrison Woods-1998 South Calgary-1914 Community Description go to top ^ The community of Marda Loop is located in the southwest quadrant of the city and consists of the neighbourhoods of Marda Loop, Garrison Woods, Altadore, Riverpark, and South Calgary. The South Calgary area was annexed by the city in 1907 but remained undeveloped until the early 1950s. The area offers picturesque views of both the city and the mountains. The South Calgary area also contains a variety of styles of housing, reflective of it’s 50 year development. In addition, the Marda Loop area has served as a business revitalization area, enhancing the commercial areas of the community. South Calgary contains both a public school, which offers Mandarin/English bilingual education. The Marda Loop Community Association has a variety of resources available for residents. The community’s outdoor pool, tennis courts and two skating rinks (which become beach volleyball courts in the summer) offer recreational opportunities to residents. Various sports teams and a play group also operate through the community association. The Community Centre is also used by a variety of outside groups, ranging from catering groups who make use of the centre’s commercial kitchen, to organizations such as the miniatures club, orchid society and doll enthusiasts. The community association also makes an effort to address issues of concern to residents, and is currently developing a traffic committee to address traffic concerns facing the rapidly developing area. Schools go to top ^ King Edward Elementary and Junior High – Public Altadore Elementary – Public Calgary Waldorf School – Private Master’s Academy and College Lycee Louis Pasteur – Private Demographics go to top ^ Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site. Community Association Information go to top ^ Provincial Society Registered Name: Marda Loop Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: September 6, 1957 Federal Charity Status-Registered: No Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: General Email: Community Association Website: View Larger Map Please call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs. Community Association Facilities go to top ^ Main Hall Licensed Capacity: Meeting Rooms: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Stage: Yes Gym: No Sound System: Yes Kitchen: Yes – Commercial Outdoor BBQ: Yes Lounge: No Indoor Fireplace: Yes Games Room: No Recreation Amenities go to top ^ Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation Tennis Courts: Yes Skating Rink: Yes – Outdoor Swimming Pool: Yes – Outdoor Sports/Playfields: Yes Hockey Rink: Yes Other: Beach Volleyball Courts Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association: Bingo: No Youth Justice: No Sports: Yes Seniors Program: No Fitness: No Child Care: No Dance: Yes go to top ^
