Rio Terrace is a neighbourhood in west

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. It is bounded by the Patricia Heights neighbourhood across 156 Street to the west, the

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neighbourhood across

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to the north, the Quesnell Heights neighbourhood across 149 Street to the east, and the

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valley to the south. The community is represented by the Rio Terrace

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, established in 1960, which maintains a

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, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 155 Street and 76 Avenue.

History

Development of Rio Terrace began in the 1950s, with most construction (roughly 70%) occurring during the 1960s.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Rio Terrace had a population of living in dwellings, a -2.1% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Transportation

Vehicle access to Rio Terrace is limited to the 156 Street overpass over Whitemud Drive and the 159 Street interchange along Whitemud Drive via Patricia Heights to the west. The

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provides bus service to the neighbourhood via 156 Street to the north and 76 Avenue/159 Street to the west through Patricia Heights.

Education

The Rio Terrace Elementary School, operated by

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, is located within the neighbourhood.

Amenities and facilities

Rio Park, which includes a playground, is located on the east side of 156 Street between 76 Avenue and 76A Avenue. Rio Terrace Park is located along the south edge of the neighbourhood overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The Rio Terrace Moravian Church is located in the neighbourhood on 76 Avenue.

Housing

In 2005, all of the 501 dwelling units in Rio Terrace were single-family dwellings, of which only 20 were occupied by renters.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton