Deer Run Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: Deersaxon Circle (both sides); Escarpment; Bow River (includes Deer River Estates*) East: Bow River South: Fish Creek Provincial Park North Boundary West: Bow Bottom Trail City Quadrant: SE *Overlaps with Deer Ridge Community Established go to top ^ 1978 Community Description go to top ^ The community of Deer Run is located in Calgary’s southeast. The Bow River and Fish Creek Provincial Park form the eastern and southern boundaries respectively. Deer Run is well linked to the rest of the city via Bow Bottom Trail and Deerfoot Trail. The area was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1961, however, it was not developed until 1978. There are a number of recreational opportunities in the surrounding areas, including Calgary’s only public manmade lake, Lake Sikome. There are also a number of green spaces and hills. There is a public school in the area. Deer Run houses a large community center that includes several multipurpose meeting rooms, a dividable gym, a preschool, a commercial kitchen, a racquetball court, an exercise gym, offices and storage. The exercise gym includes a treadmill, stair climber, bike, weights and a stereo, and is open whenever the community center is. Deer Run also has a paved hockey rink and pleasure rink, as well as baseball diamonds and soccer fields. The centre provides a lot of programming for residents, including softball, soccer, preschool, an out of school program that offers foosball, computers and a library, yoga, karate, Jazzercise, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, folk art and Blockwatch. The community also hosts pubs and casinos, an annual Stampede Breakfast, and a Christmas craft fair. The community is also constantly introducing new initiatives, one of which is the Membership Advantage program, which offers discounts at local businesses with the purchase of a community membership. Schools go to top ^ Deer Run Elementary – Public 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: The Deer Run Community Association Society Provincial Society Registered Date: April 3, 1980 Federal Charity Status-Registered: Yes Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Facility Fax Number: (403) 278-4961 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: No Stage: No Gym: Yes Sound System: No Kitchen: Yes – Commercial Outdoor BBQ: No Lounge: No Indoor Fireplace: No 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: No Skating Rink: Yes – Outdoor Swimming Pool: No Sports/Playfields: No Hockey Rink: No Other: Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association: Bingo: No Youth Justice: No Sports: Yes Seniors Program: No Fitness: Yes Child Care: Yes Dance: No go to top ^
