Silverspring, Saskatoon
Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of low-density, single detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 4,936 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $85,084, an average dwelling value of $322,670 and a home ownership rate of 97.8%.[1][2] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171.[3]
Silverspring | |
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Neighborhood | |
Silverspring entrance sign | |
Silverspring location map | |
| Coordinates: 52°9′31″N 106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | University Heights |
| Neighbourhood | Silverspring |
| Annexed | 1955-1959 |
| Construction | 1986-2001 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 10) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | Zach Jeffries |
| • MLA | Paul Merriman |
| • MP | Corey Tochor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 4,936 |
| • Average Income | $85,084 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (UTC) |
| Website | www |
| List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon | |
History edit
The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the late 1980s and through the 1990s, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959;[2] however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.[1]
Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour.[2] They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.
Government and politics edit
Silverspring exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—University. It is currently represented by Corey Tochor of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.[4]
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland. It is currently represented by Paul Merriman of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016.[5]
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012.[6]
Institutions edit
Education edit
| École St. Mother Teresa School | |
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| Location | |
738 Konihowski Road , , S7S 1M4 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | 2001[7] |
| School board | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Guy Werbicki |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 587[8] (2017) |
| Education system | Separate |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Feeder to | St. Joseph High School |
| Website | Mother Teresa School |
| École Silverspring School | |
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| Location | |
610 Konihowski Road , , S7S 1M5 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| School board | Saskatoon Public School Division |
| Principal | Jennifer Haywood |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 444[8] (2017) |
| Education system | Public |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Feeder to | Centennial Collegiate |
| Website | Silverspring School |
- École St. Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools[9]
- École Silverspring School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[10]
- Adjacent to University of Saskatchewan lands, with some U of S lecture and research facilities located across Central Avenue from Silverspring. The main campus is several kilometres away.
- The Regional Psychiatric Centre is located on Central Avenue, between Garvie Road and Somers Road
Parks and recreation edit
- Christine Morris Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
- Dave King Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
- Silverspring Park - 19 acres (7.7 ha)
The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres (14 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.[11] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.[12] Sutherland Beach, a popular park and off-leash area along the east shore of the South Saskatchewan River, is accessible via a roadway off Central Avenue immediately adjacent to Silverspring.
Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.[13]
Commercial edit
At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1] The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.
Location edit
Silverspring is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Agra Road to the north, Attridge Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to the east. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Road as the northern boundary.
References edit
- ^ a b c (PDF). City of Saskatoon. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ a b c Populace Spring 2006, vol. 8, City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch, Spring 2006, p. 5
- ^ "Silverspring". Saskatoon Realty. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ^ Current Members of Parliament, retrieved 2019-10-25
- ^ Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Members of the Legislative Assembly, retrieved 2017-04-16
- ^ City Councillors - Saskatoon.ca, retrieved 2017-04-16
- ^ Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning - A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
- ^ a b Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2018-02-10
- ^ "Mother Teresa School". Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ^ "Silverspring School". Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ^ "Saskatoon Natural Grasslands" (PDF). Meewasin Valley Authority. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Saskatoon Nature Society President's Annual Report". Saskatoon Nature Society. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Silverspring Community Association". City of Saskatoon. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
External links edit
- Silverspring Community Association