







Calgary community guide
Community at a glance
Woodlands is an established southwest Calgary community known for its mature residential streets, access to Fish Creek Provincial Park and convenient location near schools, shopping, recreation and major transportation routes.
The community offers a mix of established homes surrounded by mature trees and green spaces. Its location beside Fish Creek Provincial Park provides residents with convenient access to one of Calgary's largest natural areas, while neighbourhood amenities such as Woodlands School, Woodlands Plaza and the Woodcreek Community Association provide everyday services and recreation close to home.
Woodlands combines the character of an established southwest neighbourhood with access to natural areas, local amenities and major routes connecting residents with the rest of Calgary.
- Woodlands is located in southwest Calgary beside the neighbouring community of Woodbine and immediately north of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
- The community is situated south of Anderson Road SW, with 24 Street SW providing an important north-south connection along the eastern side of the Woodbine-Woodlands area.
- One of the community's defining geographic features is its proximity to Fish Creek Provincial Park, providing residents with convenient access to pathways, trails and natural areas.
- Nearby communities include Woodbine, Cedarbrae, Braeside and Canyon Meadows.
- City of Calgary – Woodlands Community Profile & Map
- City of Calgary – Woodlands Detailed Community Profile PDF
Housing and community character
- Woodlands is an established residential community developed primarily during Calgary's suburban expansion in the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The neighbourhood contains a variety of housing styles, with detached homes forming an important part of the community. Housing includes two-storey homes, bungalows, split-level designs and attached housing options.
- Mature trees, established yards, winding residential streets and neighbourhood green spaces give Woodlands a noticeably different character from Calgary's newer suburban developments.
- Some properties provide convenient access to Fish Creek Provincial Park, while others are located close to Woodlands School, local shopping and neighbourhood recreation.
Schools in or near the community
- Woodlands has its own Calgary Board of Education elementary school.
- Woodlands School, located at 88 Woodgreen Drive SW, provides the CBE Regular Program for students from Kindergarten through Grade 6.
- The nearby Woodbine-Woodlands area also includes Woodbine School and St. Jude School, providing additional public and Catholic education options in the surrounding area.
- William Roper Hull School is located at 2266 Woodpark Avenue SW. It is a specialized Calgary Board of Education school operated in partnership with Hull Services and provides highly specialized and individualized educational programming for students in Grades 1 through 12.
- School designations can depend on a property's exact address, grade and educational program and may change over time. Home buyers should confirm current designated schools directly with the appropriate school board.
- Woodlands School – Calgary Board of Education
- William Roper Hull School – Calgary Board of Education
- St. Jude School – Calgary Catholic School District
- Calgary Board of Education – Schools by Area
Parks and playgrounds
- Woodlands contains neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and green spaces that provide recreational opportunities throughout the community.
- Residents also have access to recreational facilities operated by the Woodcreek Community Association, which serves both Woodlands and neighbouring Woodbine.
- The main boarded skating rink and basketball courts are located beside the Woodcreek Community Centre at 1991 Woodview Drive SW. Additional recreation facilities within the Woodbine-Woodlands area include tennis, pickleball, basketball and skateboarding facilities.
- These neighbourhood amenities provide residents with opportunities for both organized and casual outdoor recreation throughout the year.
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
- Woodcreek Community Association
Pathways and natural areas
- Access to Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of Woodlands' most significant recreational and lifestyle amenities.
- Fish Creek is immediately south of the community and provides access to an extensive network of pathways, trails and natural areas for walking, running, cycling and exploring Calgary's natural environment.
- Neighbourhood pathways and green spaces also provide pedestrian connections throughout Woodlands and between residential areas, schools and parks.
- For people looking for southwest Calgary homes with convenient access to a major natural area, Woodlands' location near Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the community's most distinctive features.
- Fish Creek Provincial Park – Alberta Parks
Recreation facilities
- Woodlands and Woodbine are jointly served by the Woodcreek Community Association, which operates from its community centre at 1991 Woodview Drive SW.
- Community recreation facilities include outdoor skating, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts and a skateboard park. The association also offers programs, community events and facility rentals throughout the year.
- Residents can also access Southland Leisure Centre at 2000 Southland Drive SW. This major City of Calgary recreation facility offers aquatic recreation, indoor skating, fitness facilities, gymnasium space and a variety of recreational programs.
- Woodcreek Community Association
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
- Southland Leisure Centre – City of Calgary
Golf courses
- Golf is a notable nearby recreational amenity for Woodlands because Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club is located immediately southeast of the community.
- Located at 12501 14 Street SW, Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club is an established private golf club featuring an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities. The club is also known as the home of Calgary's annual Rogers Charity Classic professional golf tournament.
- Its location near Woodlands provides convenient access to golf and contributes to the established green-space character of this part of southwest Calgary.
- Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club
Shopping and restaurants
- Woodlands residents have convenient access to neighbourhood shopping, restaurants and everyday services.
- Woodlands Plaza, located at 11808 24 Street SW, provides local businesses and services within the community.
- Nearby Woodbine Square provides additional neighbourhood shopping, restaurants and services, while larger retail and dining areas along Macleod Trail and around Southcentre are also accessible from Woodlands.
- The combination of neighbourhood commercial areas and larger nearby shopping destinations gives residents convenient access to everyday necessities, restaurants and services.
Transit
- Woodlands is served by Calgary Transit bus service, providing connections between the community and Calgary's broader public transit network.
- Bus service provides connections toward the Red Line CTrain system and other southwest Calgary destinations.
- Woodlands does not currently have a CTrain station within the community itself, so residents using Calgary's LRT system generally connect by bus, bicycle or vehicle.
- Transit routes and schedules can change, so residents and prospective home buyers should check Calgary Transit for current routes, stops and schedules.
- Calgary Transit
Major roads
- Woodlands has convenient access to several important southwest Calgary transportation routes.
- Anderson Road SW is located immediately north of the Woodbine-Woodlands area and provides an east-west connection toward Macleod Trail and other major routes.
- 24 Street SW provides an important north-south connection along the eastern side of the area.
- Internal roads including Woodpark Boulevard SW, Woodview Drive SW and Woodlands Road SW provide access throughout the neighbourhood and connections with surrounding communities.
- Residents can also reach Tsuut'ina Trail and Calgary's southwest ring road through nearby routes, providing additional connections around western and southern Calgary.
Community association
- Woodlands and neighbouring Woodbine are served by the Woodcreek Community Association.
- The two communities originally had separate associations before amalgamating in 1987 to create the Woodcreek Community Association. The volunteer-run organization provides programs, events, recreational facilities and neighbourhood advocacy for both communities.
- The community centre is located at 1991 Woodview Drive SW.
- Facilities and activities include outdoor skating, basketball, tennis, pickleball, a skateboard park, community programs, seasonal events and facility rentals.
- Woodcreek Community Association
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
Medical facilities
- Woodlands residents have access to medical clinics, pharmacies and other health services within southwest Calgary.
- Woodlands Medical Clinic is located in Woodlands Plaza at 11808 24 Street SW, providing convenient access to community-based medical services.
Other notable amenities
- Woodlands residents have access to medical clinics, pharmacies and other health services within southwest Calgary.
- Woodlands Medical Clinic is located in Woodlands Plaza at 11808 24 Street SW, providing convenient access to community-based medical services.
- For hospital and emergency care, Rockyview General Hospital is a major hospital serving southwest Calgary. Located at 7007 14 Street SW, the hospital provides a 24-hour emergency department along with a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and surgical services.
- Additional medical clinics, dental offices, pharmacies and health services are available throughout Woodlands and surrounding southwest Calgary communities.
- Rockyview General Hospital – Alberta Health Services
