Community Association Boundaries

North: Glenmore Trail
East: 24 Street
South: Douglas Glen Community Association north boundary
West: Bow River
City Quadrant: SE

 

Community Established

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1982

 

Community Description

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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

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Holy Angels Elementary School                 Riverbend Elementary

Demographics

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Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site.

Community Association Information

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Provincial Society Registered Name: Riverbend Community Association
Provincial Society Registered Date: May 4, 1987
Federal Charity Status-Registered: No
Facility Located at: 19 Rivervalley Drive SE
Facility Phone Number: (403) 236-7270
Facility Fax Number: (403) 236-1821
Community Website: riverbendcommunity.ca
Contact Email: info@riverbendcommunity.ca


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Please Call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs.

Community Association Facilities

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Main Hall Licensed Capacity: 170 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

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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

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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

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Offered by the Community  Association

Bingo: No Youth Justice: Yes
Sports: Yes Seniors Program: Yes
Fitness: Yes Child Care: No
Dance: Yes

 

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