Wildwood, Saskatoon

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subdivision_name3 = Lakewood
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government_type = Municipal (Ward 9)
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established_title = Annexed
established_date = 1970-1974
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established_date2 = 1971-1980
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website = [http://www.ourwildwood.ca/ Wildwood Community Association]
footnotes = City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods

Wildwood is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes part of the 8th Street business district. The majority of its residents live in townhouse or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings, with a sizeable minority of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 8,185 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $65,545, an average dwelling value of $149,689 and a home ownership rate of 64.1%.cite web
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title = Wildwood neighbourhood profile
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch
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url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/wildwood.pdf
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accessdate = 2007-10-04]

History

The land where Wildwood now exists was annexed in the period between 1970 and 1974,cite web
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title = Populace Spring 2006
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch
date = 2006
url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf
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accessdate = 2008-03-14] and home construction was at its peak from 1971 until 1980. Bishop Pocock School opened in 1978, and the Lakewood Civic Centre was opened in 1988.cite web
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title = City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office
date = July 2007
url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/clerks_office/municipal_manual.pdf
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accessdate = 2008-03-14]

Government and politics

Wildwood exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone. It is currently represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Wildwood lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.

Institutions

Education

*Wildwood School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division [cite web
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url = http://www.sbe.saskatoon.sk.ca/index.aspx?section=schools&page=WWS
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*Bishop Pocock School - separate (Catholic) elemenatary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division [cite web
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title = Bishop Pocock School
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*Cliff Wright Branch Library - officially opened on January 9, 1989, as part of the Lakewood Civic Centre. [cite web
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title = Cliff Wright Branch Library
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Public Safety

* Fire Station #6 - covers the southeast area of Saskatoon. This hall has a one captain and four firefighters that work on each of the four shifts. [cite web
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url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/fire_protective/department_operations/east.asp
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Parks and recreation

*Heritage Green (1.65 acres)
*Heritage Park (9.1 acres)
*Lakewood Park, district section (14.51 acres)
*Wildwood Park (20.61 acres)
*Lakewood Park, multi-district section (25.34 acres)

Parts of Lakewood Park are landscaped with natural prairie grassland vegetation. As well, the park contains a constructed wetland area, designed to remove pollutants from stormwater and control runoff. The wetland's waters and native plants in turn provide habitat for native aquatic animals, insects, and birds.

The Wildwood Community Association coordinates recreational programs and social activities, maintains the park and outdoor rink, and promotes the well-being of residents. The volunteer-run association also provides a voice for the community on issues of local concern. [cite web
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title = Wildwood Community Association
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The Lakewood Civic Centre houses a spacious pool and waterslide, fitness facilities, meeting and recreational space, and the Cliff Wright Branch Library all in one facility. [cite web
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title = Lakewood Civic Centre
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services Branch
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The Wildwood Golf Course is an 18 hole course that has an intermediate level of play. It includes a practice green, pro shop and coffee shop. [cite web
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Commercial

Wildwood's northern border includes the eastern end of the 8th Street business district. The Wildwood Mall, an enclosed shopping mall opened in 1978, was the area's first major commercial development. Today it is the east part of the Centre Mall and linked via an underground tunnel to the west part, the former Circle Park Mall. A few satellite businesses are located in freestanding buildings along 8th Street, straddling the mall property.

Location

Wildwood is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the north, Boychuk Drive to the east, Taylor Street to the south, and Circle Drive to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local, collector roads. McKercher Drive, a north-south arterial road, roughly bisects the neighbourhood; Acadia Drive is another north-south arterial road in the west half of Wildwood.

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Wildwood
North = College Park
Northeast = College Park East
East = Briarwood
Southeast = Lakewood Suburban Centre
South = Lakeview - Lakeridge
Southwest = Nutana Suburban Centre
West = Brevoort Park
Northwest = Greystone Heights

References

External links

* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/wildwood.pdf Wildwood neighbourhood profile - 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/zam_maps/index.asp City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf Populace Spring 2006]
* [http://www.ourwildwood.ca Wildwood Community Association]
* [http://www.scs.sk.ca/saskatoon100/students/funstuff/wordsearches/neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods.html Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle]