Altadore - River Park Calgary Community and Real Estate Info - 403-775-7376

Altadore - River Park Calgary Community and Real Estate Info. Provided by Remax Real Estate (Central)

Altadore/River Park comprises one of the largest neighborhoods in Southwest Calgary, offering a wide variety of homes built since the 1950s. The area, also known as Garrison Green and Garrison Woods, is bordering Crowchild Trail and CFB Currie to the west; 14th Street SW and Mount Royal to the east; 26th Ave SW and the community of South Calgary to the north, and 50th Ave SW and North Glenmore Park to the south.

Altadore/River Park real estate is comprised of a large redevelopment of business and residential. Established in 1945, the area features beautiful character homes, in a mature setting. There has been a gradual increase in housing density here and in the surrounding neighborhoods. The trendy Marda Loop is a successful Business Revitalization Zone in Calgary, making way for new and emerging community events and facilities brought about by the younger population.

Older residential areas are giving way to stylish single level townhomes and condo developments in some parts of Altadore/River Park. A variety of high density condos in the area add an attractive touch of urbanity, and help to preserve the community's spacious layout.

Altadore borders River Park and Sandy Beach Park, providing numerous bike paths and access to a favorite tubing route. There is no shortage of recreational facilities including several playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, and the Glenmore Athletic Park. The Centennial Arenas are utilized by both hockey and curling lovers. The Museum of the Regiments is open for public tours and summer camps.

Altadore and River Park homes benefit from several daycare facilities as well as a number of public and private schools

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