Richmond Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
|---|---|
| Richmond Heights | |
| Lawson Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 940 |
| Average Family Income: | $57,275 |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $121,111 |
| Average Household size: | 2.3 |
| Homeownership: | 73.5% |
| Municipal Ward: | 1 |
| Statistics c2006 - [1] | |
Richmond Heights along the South Saskatchewan River features walking trails along the Meewasin Valley. G.D. Archibald Park North hosts plenty of baseball and soccer games. Luther Heights is a Luther care community for those aged 60 and over.[2]
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[edit] Location
Within the Lawson Suburban Development Area (West Side), the neighborhood of Richmond Heights is bordered on the North by Circle Drive. Warman Road lies to the west side. To the south is Hazen Street, and finally the eastern perimeter is the geophysical boundary of the South Saskatchewan River upon which G.D. Archibald Park North is found.
[edit] History
Land was annexed for the Richmond Heights neighborhood for the city of Saskatoon in 1955-59. [3] The majority of dwellings were part of the original construction which took place in the 1960's[4]
[edit] Layout
The crescents / avenues are fashioned around Archibald Park West. The roads have been mainly named with a royal connection:
- Rupert Drive
- Eddy Place, Street
- Alexandra Avenue
- Noble Crescent
- Wales Avenue
- Empire Avenue[5]
[edit] Education
No schools are part of this neighborhood. To the south would be the schools of North Park
[edit] Shopping
There are some amenities withing the neigborhood such as New Red Lantern Inn in a strip mall located on Alexandra Avenue.
[edit] Area Parks
- G.D. Archibald Park North (N) 8.40
- hosts a wading pool, playground and many baseball and soccer games.[6]
- G.D. Archibald Park West (N) 2.60
[edit] Transportation
Spadina Crescent provides scenic transportation between the Central Business District and communities to the north which are part of the Lawson SDA. Warman Road is a main access road between Central Business District and the North West Industrial SDA which bypasses Richmond Heights with limited arterial access into the neighborhood.
[edit] City Transit
Richmond Heights is serviced by City Transit Bus Routes Saskatoon Transit.
[edit] Life
The North Park / Richmond Heights Community Association has amalgamated to provide community services for the Saskatoon area between 33rd Street East and Circle Drive utlizing facilities available at North Park-Wilson, River Heights, and St. Paul Schools. [7]
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°9'13"N 106°38'32"W
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Street map from Mapquest or Google Maps
- Satellite image from Google Maps
- Topographical map from Maptech
| North: River Heights | ||
| West: Kelsey/Woodlawn | Richmond Heights | East: South Saskatchewan River | U of S Management Area |
| South: North Park |
[edit] References
- ^ Richmond Heights URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ Luther Heights (Seniors' Directory- Saskatoon Public Library)URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ Richmond Heights URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ Meewasin URL accessed April 2, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ... URL accessed April 1, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External Links
- Local Area Planning
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- Saskatoon Neighbourhoods Word Search Puzzle
- Map of Facilities, Park Sites, and Trails located in the city's ...
