Sitting on both sides of Calgary’s Elbow River is the SW neighbourhood of Elbow Park. With primarily all single-family homes, Elbow Park real estate draws homeowners seeking a quiet neighbourhood nearby parks and downtown. Here are all the current homes for sale in Elbow Park and read more about this community below.
Elbow Park is a SW Calgary community that is directly south of downtown. It straddles both sides of the Elbow River and is between Elbow Drive and 14 Street West. Elbow Park is nearly all detached houses, widely ranging in size and style.
This pedestrian bridge connects Elbow Park with Britannia.
The Elbow River starts in the Rocky Mountains and flows into the Bow River in downtown Calgary, right near Fort Calgary. As it winds through residential communities like Elbow Park, most banks of the river are public parks. Elbow Park does have a few properties that back onto the river, along Riverdale Avenue and Sifton Boulevard. With riverfront property being to rare in Calgary, these homes are highly sought after.
Nearby communities include Britannia and Elboya to the south, Parkhill and Rideau Park to the east, and Upper Mount Royal to the north.
With 14 Street West and Elbow Drive offering easy access into Elbow Park, commuters can quickly get to downtown and to major routes. Calgary Transit bus routes go up and down Elbow Drive and 14 Street West, connecting quickly to downtown.
Elbow Park School is located in the community. There is also an active community association.
There are a variety of scenic parks right on the boundaries of Elbow Park. River Park is an off-leash park that connects to Sandy Beach. Downstream the river is Stanley Park. All parks are well connected by paved pathways, and paths lead either to downtown or the Glenmore Reservoir.
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