City Park, Saskatoon

History

City Park was originally known as Central Park and first had a golf course. In 1903, the annual exhibition was moved from the Louise Grounds in Nutana to City Park, and a horse racing track and grandstand were constructed. By 1910, the exhibition had moved to its permanent home in the city's south end.{{cite web | access-date = 2011-07-05 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110624210119/http://www.saskatoonexhibition.ca/about-us.php?p=history-of-the-ex | archive-date = 2011-06-24 | url-status = dead

City Park was one of the first areas annexed by the city after its incorporation in 1906.{{citation | access-date = 2012-07-01}} It was designated a municipal heritage property on May 12, 2001.{{cite web |access-date = 2012-07-01 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727043806/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/DevelopmentReview/HeritageConservation/HeritageProperties/Pages/AlexanderResidence.aspx |archive-date = 2010-07-27 |url-status = dead

Government and politics

City Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Sheri Benson of the New Democratic Party, first elected in 2015.

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin. It is currently represented by Ryan Meili of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in a 2017 by-election.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, City Park lies within ward 1. It is currently represented by Darren Hill, first elected in 2006.

Institutions

Education

• City Park School - a K-8 school operated by Saskatoon Public Schools. Originally opened as City Park Collegiate in 1929,{{cite book | url-access = registration

City Park Collegiate was re-established in 1986 as an alternative education program to meet the needs of students having difficulty in the regular school setting. In 2003–2004, the timetable was expanded to a fully modified program. This program offered modified versions of compulsory high school courses along with many regular-level, hands-on electives.

The facility was renovated in 2015 and is now a multi-use school hosting various division programs including an elementary Montessori program, an online learning center, Ecoquest, Outdoor School and more.{{cite web | access-date = 2018-02-21}}

Health

• Saskatoon City Hospital - originally opened in 1909 as western Canada's first municipal hospital. The original building was on 6th Avenue North; by 1927 a larger facility was built at the present site on Queen Street. It was expanded in 1930 and again in 1950. In the 1990s, part of the hospital was demolished and replaced the current building, completed in 1993. The hospital offers full acute care services, surgical facilities, and other specialized services. Unlike Saskatoon's other two hospitals, Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital, the emergency department of City Hospital is not open 24 hours a day.{{cite web | access-date = 2011-02-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20031023220949/http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ch_sch_home.htm | archive-date = 2003-10-23 | url-status = dead

Parks and recreation

• Wilson Park - 6.4 acres
• Mendel Site Park - 8.3 acres
• Meewasin Park - 9.3 acres
• Kinsmen Park - 29.0 acres

The Mendel Art Gallery was Saskatoon's major public art gallery, containing works of art from local, national and international artists, until its closure in 2015. Attached to the gallery was Saskatoon's civic conservatory, containing seasonal flower displays as well as tropical and arid plants.

The City Park Community Association organizes social and leisure programs, such as adult fitness, children/youth sports and preschool playgrounds. The association also maintains the outdoor rink at the former First Nations University of Canada campus.{{cite web | access-date = 2012-07-01 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120527151509/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/Communitydevelopment/Community%20Associations/citypark/Pages/Citypark.aspx | archive-date = 2012-05-27

Public services

City Park is a part of the central division of the Saskatoon Police Services patrol system.{{cite web | access-date = 2011-02-11 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706203448/http://www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca/index.php?page_id=3&loc=divisions%2Fcentral.php | archive-date = 2011-07-06 |access-date=2011-01-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706202903/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Fire%20and%20Protective%20Services/Operations%20Division/Divisions/Pages/Central.aspx |archive-date=2011-07-06 |access-date = 2011-02-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110515223543/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/Saskatoon%20Transit/Documents/Route12.pdf |archive-date = 2011-05-15 |url-status = dead |access-date = 2011-02-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706202935/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/Saskatoon%20Transit/Documents/Route14.pdf |archive-date = 2011-07-06 |url-status = dead

Commercial

City Park contains several business districts. On the west side and south sides of the neighbourhood are commercial zones immediately adjacent to the Central Business District. Several professional businesses line Queen Street, which runs past Saskatoon City Hospital. There is a small collection of businesses near the center of City Park, at 7th Avenue North and Princess Street. Finally, there are businesses along the north edge of the neighbourhood, parallel to the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. There are 66 home-based businesses in City Park.

Location

City Park is located within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by the South Saskatchewan River to the east, railway tracks to the west, 33rd Street to the north, and 25th Street to the south. Most Streets are laid out in a grid plan, with avenues running north–south and streets running east–west. Some roads in the south and west parts of City Park are angled to align with their continuations in the Central Business District. Spadina Crescent roughly follows the course of the river on the east edge of the neighbourhood.

References

References

2. "Current Members of Parliament".
3. "Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Members of the Legislative Assembly".
4. "City Councillors - Saskatoon.ca".
5. "Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs".