High Park is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood became a part of Edmonton when the Town of Jasper Place amalgamated with Edmonton in 1964.

High Park
Neighbourhood
High Park is located in Edmonton
High Park
High Park
Location of High Park in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°33′18″N 113°34′59″W / 53.555°N 113.583°W / 53.555; -113.583
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]Nakota Isga
Sector[2]Mature area
Area[3][4]Jasper Place
Government
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorAndrew Knack
Area
 • Total
0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi)
Elevation
675 m (2,215 ft)
Population
 (2012)[7]
 • Total
1,389
 • Density1,929.2/km2 (4,997/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
Decrease−8%
 • Dwellings
646

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 111 Avenue, on the south by 107 Avenue, on the east by 149 Street, and on the west by 156 Street.

Most of the residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II and 1970. It was during this period that about 85% of the residences were built. According to the 2001 Federal Census, approximately four out of five residences in the neighbourhood are owner occupied with only one out of five being rented. The residences in the neighbourhood are almost exclusively single-family dwellings, which make up approximately 96% of the residences.[8]

There is a single school in the neighbourhood, High Park Elementary School.

The community is represented by the High Park Community League, established in 1959, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 154 Street and 110 Avenue.[9][10]

Demographics

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In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, High Park had a population of 1,389 living in 646 dwellings,[7] a -8% change from its 2009 population of 1,510.[11] With a land area of 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi),[6] it had a population density of 1,929.2 people/km2 in 2012.[6][7]

High Park Industrial

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The industrial area directly north of High Park is referred to as High Park Industrial.[12] This area is bordered by 114th Avenue to the north, 111th Avenue to the south, 149 Street to the east, and 156 Street to the west.[13]

Surrounding neighbourhoods

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The neighbourhood is surrounded by a mixture of residential and industrial neighbourhoods. Residential neighbourhoods include Britannia Youngstown, Canora, Grovenor, Mayfield, and McQueen. In addition to High Park Industrial, two other surrounding industrial neighborhoods are Huff Bremner Estate, and Sheffield Industrial.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 7, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. ^ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. ^ [1] [2] and [3]
  9. ^ "High Park Community League". High Park Community League. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Kuban, Ron (2005). Edmonton's Urban Villages: The Community League Movement. University of Alberta Press. ISBN 9781459303249.
  11. ^ "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  12. ^ "1992 Crime Profile For West Division". Edmonton Journal. April 5, 1993. pp. B1.
  13. ^ a b "Oasis of Calm Amid the Bustle". Edmonton Journal. January 7, 1995. pp. G2.
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