Forest Lawn, Calgary facts for kids
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Forest Lawn
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 Forest Lawn, Calgary
Location in Calgary
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 9 |
| Founded | 1910 (approximately) |
| Incorporated (village) Amalgamated (Albert Park) Incorporated (town) |
July 4, 1934 August 1, 1935 1952 |
| Annexed (by Calgary) | December 30, 1961 |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
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| • Total | 7,857 |
| • Average Income | $40,396 |
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| Website | Forest Lawn Community Association |
Forest Lawn is a neighbourhood in the southeast part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It used to be a separate town. The neighbourhood is bordered by 26 Avenue SE to the south and 36 Street SE to the west. It also has 8 Avenue SE to the north and parts of 52 Street SE and 48 Street SE to the east.
The old town of Forest Lawn included the current neighbourhood. It also covered parts of nearby areas like Southview and Albert Park/Radisson Heights. You can find parts of Penbrooke Meadows and Forest Lawn Industrial to the east.
Both the neighbourhood and the former town are split by 17 Avenue SE. This avenue is known for its many different cultures. Forest Lawn is part of the International Avenue Business Revitalization Zone. This zone helps local businesses grow.
The community is represented by a councillor from Ward 9 in the Calgary City Council. For federal matters, Forest Lawn is in the electoral district of Calgary Forest Lawn. It is currently represented in the House of Commons by MP Jasraj Hallan.
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History of Forest Lawn
People first started settling in the Forest Lawn area in the early 1900s. It was originally part of a larger rural area called the Municipal District of Shepard No. 220.
Forest Lawn and a nearby place called Albert Park became villages on July 4, 1934. A village is a small, organized community. Just over a year later, on August 1, 1935, Forest Lawn and Albert Park joined together. They became one larger village called the Village of Forest Lawn.
On December 29, 1952, Forest Lawn officially became a town. A town is usually larger than a village. In 1958, the town tried to become a city, but it didn't happen.
Forest Lawn was later joined with the City of Calgary on December 30, 1961. This process is called annexation. Parts of other rural areas also became part of Calgary at that time.
Community Population Facts
In 2012, the City of Calgary counted the population of Forest Lawn. There were about 7,487 people living in 3,352 homes. This was a small increase from 2011.
The land area of Forest Lawn is about 2.3 square kilometers. This means there were about 3,255 people living in each square kilometer in 2012.
In 2000, the average household income in Forest Lawn was about $40,396. About 18.6% of the people living there in 2000 were immigrants. This means they had moved from other countries.
About 29.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments. Also, 57.7% of the homes were rented out.
Schools in Forest Lawn
The Forest Lawn community has several schools for students. These include both public and Catholic schools.
Public schools serving the area are:
- Forest Lawn Senior High
- Jack James Senior High
- Ian Bazalgette Junior High
- Ernest Morrow Junior High
- Patrick Airlie Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
Catholic schools in the community are:
- Holy Trinity Elementary
- Father Lacombe Senior High
- Holy Cross Elementary/Junior High
Fun and Fitness
Forest Lawn has two swimming pools for people to enjoy.
The Bob Bahan Aquatic and Fitness Centre opened in October 1974. It was named after a well-known community member. This center offers many fitness classes and programs. You can find activities both in the pool and on dry land.
The Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool is another great place for swimming. It is managed by Benchmark Projects Ltd.
See also
In Spanish: Forest Lawn, Calgary para niños
