Parkridge is a residential community in western

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, located on land annexed by the city between 1975 and 1979. Development of the subdivision initially began in the early 1980s. The extreme west end of the neighbourhood remained undeveloped until the subsequent creation of the adjacent Blairmore Urban Centre led to the final phase of Parkridge being built out in the early 2010s. Whereas the majority of residents are employed in the sales and service sector, the next highest employer is business, finance and administration. The two main age groups are those in their 40s and teenagers as of 2005. Until recently Parkridge was the farthest western neighbourhood of Saskatoon south of 22nd Street. However, new construction will soon see Neighbourhood 2 of the Blairmore SDA bear that distinction. Populace Spring 2006
URL accessed April 9, 2007 In comparison, the neighbourhood of Parkridge with a 2001 census population of 4,505 is larger than the Saskatchewan city of Melville which had a population of 4,149 in 2006, and 4,453 in 2001 and Parkridge is a little smaller than the provincial city of

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which was 4,998 in 2006, and 5,161 in 2001. In

rural towns must maintain a population above 5,000 to apply for city status. According to

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data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $327,072.

History

The roadways are to the most part named after those people who contributed significantly to the City of Saskatoon.

Education

*James L. Alexander School - public elementary, part of the

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*St. Marguerite School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of

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Two high schools,

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and

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, are located in the nearby Blairmore Urban Centre.

Area parks

*Parkridge Park *James Girgulis Park 18.04 acres Parkridge is serviced by two

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routes: Route #9 (Riversdale/CityCenter) services the neighbourhood boundary on Fairlight Drive while Route #5 (McComack/City Center) goes west on McCormack Road.

Government and politics

Parkridge exists within the federal electoral district of

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. It is currently represented by

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of the

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, first elected in 2019. Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Fairview. It is currently represented by

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of the

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, first elected in a 2017 by-election. In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Parkridge lies within ward 3. It is currently represented by David Kirton, first elected in 2020.

Layout

Parkridge goes no further west than

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. 22nd Street is the northernmost limit for this neighbourhood.

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rail line is as far south as this neighbourhood will venture. Fairlight Drive creates a curved eastern boundary. The neighbourhood is of uneven shape, and even though there are main thoroughfares west, south and north, the community nestles around Parkridge Park with courts and crescents. Parkridge Park is centrally located with James L. Alexander School at the north end, and St. Marguerite School at the south end of the park. The community's main access road, McCormack Road, winds through the district. In 2009, the city honored a request to convert the Kinloch development from a crescent to two

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streets.

Shopping

The neighbouring subdivision of Fairhaven hosts a few neighbourhood convenience stores, and a strip mall alongside Confederation Inn. Major commercial development, including hotels and big-box retail, is available in the Blairmore Urban Centre to the immediate northwest. Additional commercial services are to the northeast in the Confederation Urban Centre.

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is the closest enclosed shopping centre.

Amenities

The Shaw Centre recreation facility is located to the north of Parkridge in the Blairmore Suburban Centre. Parkridge Centre is a long-term care facility for 240 residents who vary in age from pre-school to elderly.Programs and Services - Volunteer Services - Parkridge Centre
URL accessed April 10, 2007

References

External links

Local Area PlanningCity of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps Populace Spring 2006
{{Neighbourhoods of Saskatoon, selected=Confederation SDA Neighbourhoods in Saskatoon