Chaparral Community Information
Chaparral Community Overview
Chaparral is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of the Marquis de Lorne Trail. To the east it is bordered by the Bow River Valley, to the south by 194 Avenue SE, and to the west by Macleod Trail.
Chaparral was established in 1995, and named for the mediterranean climate biome. The centerpiece of the neighbourhood is a 32 acre artificial lake and a 21 acre park with two waterfalls. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Linda Fox-Mellway.
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Chaparral Elementary School. (K-4) This neighborhood has one Catholic elementary school: Saint Sebastian Elementary School. (k-6)
Community overview from Wikipedia.
Chaparral Closest Bus Routes
| Route # | Name |
|---|---|
| 78 | Sundance/Chaparral |
| 178 | Sundance/Chaparral |
| 444 | Chaparral Valley/ Walden |
| 878 | Father James Whelihan/Chaparral |
Chaparral Closest LRTs
| Station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Somerset - Bridlewood CTrain Station | 1.78 km |
| Shawnessy CTrain Station | 2.36 km |
| Fish Creek - Lacombe CTrain Station | 3.14 km |
| Canyon Meadows CTrain Station | 3.83 km |
| Anderson CTrain Station | 5.05 km |
Chaparral Apartment Rental Stats
| Property Type | # of Listings | Min Price | Max Price | Ave Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basements | 2 | $750 | $1200 | $975 |
| Condos | 3 | $1300 | $1425 | $1375 |
| Houses | 12 | $1900 | $3500 | $2370 |
| Shared | 1 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Townhouses | 3 | $1525 | $1695 | $1590 | Total Rentals | 21 | $500 | $3500 | $1894 |
| City Section | # of Listings | Min Price | Max Price | Ave Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 1094 | $1275 | $4995 | $1353 |
Chaparral Closest Schools
| School | Board | Type | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Sebastian School | Separate | All Grades | 65 Chaparral Drive SE | 0.32 km |
| Chaparral School | Public | Elementary | 480 Chaparral Dr SE | 0.85 km |
| Fish Creek School | Public | Elementary | 1039 Suncastle Dr SE | 1.75 km |
| Sundance School | Public | Elementary | 200 Sunmills Dr SE | 1.82 km |
| Father James Whelihan School | Separate | All Grades | 70 Sunmills Dr SE | 2.37 km |
| MidSun School | Public | Junior High | 660 Sunmills Dr SE | 1.78 km |
| Samuel W. Shaw School | Public | Junior High | 115 Shannon Dr SW | 4.59 km |
| Wilma Hansen School | Public | Junior High | 963 Queensland Dr SE | 5.27 km |
| Mountain Park School | Public | Junior High | 312 Mt. Douglas Close SE | 5.51 km |
| Nickle School | Public | Junior High | 2500 Lake Bonavista Dr SE | 6.44 km |
| Centennial High School | Public | High School | 55 Sun Valley Blvd SE | 2.56 km |
| Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School | Public | High School | 220 Canterbury Dr SW | 7.87 km |
| Lord Beaverbrook High School | Public | High School | 9019 Fairmount Dr SE | 9.82 km |
| Henry Wise Wood High School | Public | High School | 910 75 Ave SW | 11.66 km |
| Central Memorial High School | Public | High School | 5111 21 St SW | 14.66 km |
Distances are estimated from a central point within the community.
Chaparral Closest Libraries
| Name | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnessy Branch | 333 Shawville Blvd SE | 2.50 km |
| Fish Creek Branch | 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE | 7.55 km |
| Southwood Branch | 924 Southland Drive SW | 9.38 km |
| Glenmore Square Branch | 7440 18 Street SE | 11.29 km |
| Alexander Calhoun Branch | 3223 14 Street SW | 16.07 km |
Distances are estimated from a central point within the community.
Chaparral Distance to Local Landmarks
| Landmark | Distance |
|---|---|
| Alberta Children's Hospital | 21.51 km |
| Alberta College of Arts and Design (ACAD) | 20.29 km |
| Ambrose University College | 20.64 km |
| Bow Valley College | 18.00 km |
| Calgary Airport | 27.31 km |
| Calgary Zoo | 17.57 km |
| Chinook Centre Mall | 12.71 km |
| City Hall | 17.81 km |
| Cross Iron Mills | 44.34 km |
| Deerfoot Mall | 24.76 km |
| Devry Institute of Tech | 18.27 km |
| Downtown Calgary | 18.58 km |
| Foothills Hospital | 21.09 km |
| Market Mall | 23.65 km |
| Mount Royal University | 15.52 km |
| Peter Lougheed Hospital | 21.71 km |
| Rocky Mountain College | 23.70 km |
| Rockyview Hospital | 12.48 km |
| SAIT | 20.24 km |
| South Health Campus | 5.71 km |
| Southcentre Mall | 7.63 km |
| Sunridge Mall | 21.18 km |
| University of Calgary | 22.43 km |
Distances are estimated from a central point within the community.
Neighboring Communities
Chaparral Map View
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