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Community at a glance
Woodbine is an established southwest Calgary community known for its mature tree-lined streets, predominantly detached housing and exceptional access to Fish Creek Provincial Park. Developed primarily around the late 1970s and early 1980s, Woodbine offers the character of a mature neighbourhood while remaining well connected to shopping, schools, recreation and major transportation routes.
One of Woodbine's defining features is its location directly along the northern edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Residents have convenient access to pathways, natural areas and outdoor recreation without having to leave southwest Calgary.
With mature landscaping, established homes, neighbourhood amenities and Fish Creek immediately to the south, Woodbine offers a distinctive setting among Calgary's southwest communities.
Woodbine's combination of established homes, mature trees and proximity to one of Calgary's largest natural areas gives the community a distinctive character compared with many newer suburban neighbourhoods.
- Woodbine is located in southwest Calgary, approximately 14 kilometres southwest of downtown.
- The community is bordered by Anderson Road SW to the north, 24 Street SW to the east, Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south and Tsuut'ina Trail to the west.
- Its western location provides convenient access to Calgary's southwest ring road, while its southern boundary places one of Calgary's largest natural areas immediately beside the community.
- Woodbine is adjacent to Woodlands and is close to other established southwest Calgary communities including Cedarbrae, Braeside and Oakridge.
- City of Calgary Community Profiles
Housing and community character
- Woodbine is primarily an established residential community, with much of its development dating from the late 1970s and 1980s. The neighbourhood includes detached homes in a variety of styles, including two-storey homes, bungalows and split-level designs commonly found in Calgary communities developed during this period. Attached housing options can also be found within the community.
- One of Woodbine's most recognizable characteristics is its mature landscaping. Established trees, residential yards and winding streets give the neighbourhood a noticeably different appearance from Calgary's newer suburban communities.
- Homes in the southern portion of Woodbine offer particularly convenient access to Fish Creek Provincial Park, while other areas of the neighbourhood are within easy reach of schools, parks, shopping and community recreation facilities.
Schools in or near the community
- Families living in Woodbine have access to public and Catholic education options.
- Woodbine School is located within the community and is operated by the Calgary Board of Education. It currently provides Kindergarten through Grade 6 programming.
- St. Jude School also provides Catholic education within the Woodbine community.
- Students in older grades may attend designated schools outside the immediate neighbourhood. School designations depend on a property's address, grade and educational program and can change over time. Home buyers should confirm current school designations directly with the appropriate school board.
- Woodbine School – Calgary Board of Education
- Calgary Board of Education – Schools by Area
Parks and playgrounds
- Woodbine contains neighbourhood green spaces, playgrounds and outdoor recreation areas throughout the community.
- The Woodcreek Community Association maintains several recreational facilities serving residents of Woodbine and neighbouring Woodlands.
- The main boarded skating rink and basketball courts are located beside the community hall at 1991 Woodview Drive SW. Additional basketball courts are located at Woodborough Park at 36 Woodborough Road SW, where the courts are converted into pleasure skating rinks during the winter.
- The Woodbine sports area at 36 Woodborough Road SW also includes a skateboard park as well as tennis and pickleball facilities.
- These neighbourhood amenities give residents opportunities for recreation throughout the year without having to travel far from home.
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
Pathways and natural areas
- Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of Woodbine's most significant natural amenities and forms the community's southern boundary.
- The park provides access to an extensive network of pathways, trails and natural areas used for walking, running, cycling and other forms of outdoor recreation.
- For residents living near Woodbine's southern edge, the proximity of Fish Creek makes a major natural area accessible directly from the neighbourhood rather than requiring a drive across the city.
- Pathways and green spaces within Woodbine also provide pedestrian connections between residential areas, parks, schools and recreational facilities.
- Woodbine's location beside Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the features that most clearly distinguishes the community from many other southwest Calgary neighbourhoods.
Recreation facilities
- Woodbine residents have access to recreational facilities both within the community and nearby.
- The Woodcreek Community Association operates its community centre at 1991 Woodview Drive SW and provides programs, events and recreational facilities serving Woodbine and Woodlands.
- Community facilities include outdoor skating, basketball courts, tennis and pickleball courts and a skateboard park. The association also offers programs and activities throughout the year and provides community spaces for meetings, events and rentals.
- Southland Leisure Centre, located at 2000 Southland Drive SW, is another major recreation facility accessible from Woodbine. The City-operated facility provides aquatic recreation, arenas, fitness facilities, gymnasium space and a variety of recreational programs.
- Woodcreek Community Association
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
- Southland Leisure Centre
Shopping and restaurants
- Woodbine residents have access to neighbourhood shopping, restaurants and everyday services within the community and in surrounding southwest Calgary.
- Woodbine Square, located along Woodview Drive SW, provides convenient neighbourhood-scale shopping, restaurants and services.
- Additional shopping and dining options are available throughout neighbouring southwest communities, while larger retail destinations in the Southcentre and Macleod Trail areas are accessible by vehicle.
- The combination of local shopping and access to larger commercial areas allows residents to handle many everyday needs without travelling far from the community.
Transit
- Woodbine is served by Calgary Transit bus service, providing connections between the community and other parts of southwest Calgary.
- Bus service connects Woodbine residents with Calgary's broader public transit network and provides access toward the Red Line CTrain system.
- Woodbine does not currently have a CTrain station located within the community itself.
- 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
- Woodbine has convenient access to several important southwest Calgary transportation routes.
- Anderson Road SW forms the northern boundary of the community and provides connections east toward Macleod Trail and other major routes.
- Tsuut'ina Trail, part of Calgary's ring road system, is located immediately west of Woodbine and provides connections around Calgary's western and southern edges.
- 24 Street SW runs along the eastern side of the community, while Woodview Drive SW, Woodpark Boulevard SW and Woodbine Boulevard SW provide important connections within the Woodbine and Woodlands area.
- Access to Anderson Road and Tsuut'ina Trail gives Woodbine residents multiple options for travelling to other areas of Calgary.
Community association
- Woodbine and neighbouring Woodlands are served by the Woodcreek Community Association.
- The volunteer-run association serves the two southwest Calgary communities by organizing programs, activities and seasonal events while also representing residents on neighbourhood issues.
- The association operates from its community centre at 1991 Woodview Drive SW.
- Community amenities include a community hall, outdoor skating, basketball, tennis, pickleball and a skateboard park. The association also offers year-round programs for different age groups, community events and facility rentals.
- Woodcreek Community Association
- Woodcreek Community Facilities
Medical facilities
- Woodbine residents have access to medical clinics, pharmacies and other health services within southwest Calgary.
- For hospital and emergency services, Rockyview General Hospital is a major hospital serving southwest Calgary. Located at 7007 14 Street SW, Rockyview provides a 24-hour emergency department as well as a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and surgical services.
- Additional medical clinics, dental offices, pharmacies and health services are available throughout Woodbine and surrounding southwest Calgary communities.
- Rockyview General Hospital – Alberta Health Services
