Riverbend Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: Glenmore Trail East: 24 Street South: Douglas Glen Community Association north boundary West: Bow River City Quadrant: SE Community Established go to top ^ 1982 Community Description go to top ^ Riverbend is located in the southeast section of the city. Its name comes from its location near a bend in the Bow River. Riverbend is a relatively new community, with development in the area beginning in 1982. Riverbend has three distinct landscapes: floodplain, escarpment and upland plain. The area offers excellent views of both the Rocky Mountains and the wooded flood plains. The community is also conveniently located near some of Calgary’s major roadways, including Glenmore Trail, Barlow Trail and Deerfoot Trail. Riverbend residents can take advantage of easy access to the city’s pathway system, as well as easy access to the Bow River. There are also numerous green spaces in the community which offer recreational opportunities. Riverbend is also home to both a public and separate school. The Riverbend community association offers something for every age groups. For 3-5, the community Jazzer Tots program is popular. For older children and teens, dance, martial arts, and junior Jazzercise are just a few of the programs offered. For adults, Jazzercies, group fitness, strength training, Tae Bo and yoga have proved popular. Finally, for seniors, the Plus 55 group engages in activities such as aerobics and carpet bowling. A number of other activities and groups make use of the center as well, including Toastmasters, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, first aid, Youth Justice, jellybean dances, parents and tots group, the TOPS group (take off pounds sensibly) and skating classes. The community also recently installed a popular skateboard park, it was only for the City Skate park which travels every year. Riverbend also promotes community interests to the city, with their traffic committee acting as a voice for concerns. Schools go to top ^ Holy Angels Elementary School                Riverbend Elementary 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: Riverbend Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: May 4, 1987 Federal Charity Status-Registered: No Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Facility Fax Number: (403) 236-1821 Community Website: Contact 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: No Gym: No Sound System: Yes Kitchen: Yes – Standard Outdoor BBQ: Yes Lounge: No Indoor Fireplace: No Games Room: Yes Facilities Rates go to top ^ Room Capacity Daily Rate (10am-2am) Hourly Rate (up to 4 hrs) Bow River Room 176 $700 $65 ($100 setup and clean) Elbow River Room 70 $500 $50 ($75 setup and clean) Elbow River Room & Bow River Room $1100 $100 ($125.00 setup and clean) Carburn Park Room 120 $350 $35 ($100 setup and clean) Wild Rose Room 50 $250 $30 ($75 setup/clean) Heritage Room 35 N/A N/A Rivervalley N/A N/A N/A 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: Yes Hockey Rink: No Other: Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association Bingo: No Youth Justice: Yes Sports: Yes Seniors Program: Yes Fitness: Yes Child Care: No Dance: Yes go to top ^
