North Glenmore Park Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: 50 Avenue SW; Mt. Royal Gate East: 19 Street SW South: Glenmore Reservoir West: Richard Road; Leduc Crescent; 30 Street; Legare Avenue* City Quadrant: SW *Overlap with Lakeview Community Association Community Established go to top ^ 1959 Community Description go to top ^ North Glenmore park is located in Calgary’s southwest and is just north of Glenmore Park. It is well connected to Calgary’s main traffic routes via Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail. The Glenmore Dam, constructed in 1929, is a popular site for residents to gather for picnics and recreational activities. The North Glenmore Park area has a long history. It was the site of a stone quarry in the early 1900s, and many of Calgary’s historical buildings were constructed with stone from this quarry. North Glenmore Park was annexed in 1956 and residential development began there in 1957. The area is close to several of Calgary’s attractions such as Heritage Park, Weaselhead Park, a number of golf courses, Glenmore Athletic Park, Centennial Arena and Chinook Mall, as well as the Rockyview Hospital and Mount Royal College. There are both separate and public schools in the area, including Central Memorial High School. North Glenmore Park is home to a very active community association. Its community centre is located along the city’s pathway system and attracts visitors from all over the city as well as area residents. The centre contains a music program room, a popular dance studio, a gym, a lounge, a boardroom and a number of offices. The dance studio is used for a number of classes, including Irish Dance, Ukrainian Dance, Fencing, Gymnastics, Belly Dance, Pilates, Yoga and musical theater training for children.  Other activities that make use the facilities include karate classes, Dutch Canadian Choir, Calgary Sport & Social Club, and two separate churches, as well as the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, and Toastmasters. The gym is also used for field hockey and volleyball. North Glenmore Park is continuously adding to the programs they offer, and hope to introduce computer workshops targeting kids and seniors. With such a wide range of programs, the North Glenmore Park offers something for all age groups. Schools go to top ^ Central Memorial High School – Public Emily Follensbee Centre – Private Jennie Elliott Elementary School – Public Shaugnhessy High School – Public St. James Elementary and Junior High – Separate The Calgary French School The Calgary Girls School 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: North Glenmore Park Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: May 16, 1961 Federal Charity Status-Registered: Yes Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Facility Fax Number: (587) 353-4536 Community Association Website: Communtiy Association General Email: 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: Yes Sound System: Yes Kitchen: Yes – Standard Outdoor BBQ: No Lounge: Yes Indoor Fireplace: No Games Room: Yes 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 Swimming Pool: No Sports/Playfields: Yes Hockey Rink: Yes Other: Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association Bingo: Yes Youth Justice: No Sports: Yes Seniors Program: Yes Fitness: Yes Child Care: Yes Dance: Yes go to top ^
