About Southwood

Established in the 1960s, Southwood is located in the southwest of Calgary in Ward 11. It is bordered by Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south, 14th Street to the west, and Southland Drive to the North. The community is bisected by Elbow Drive, a great street that leads people into the core of Calgary. Southwood is also home to two LRT stations and multiple bus routes. People living in Southwood have many options to move around Calgary with ease.

Southwood is a community that offers the space and tranquility of the suburbs, the amenities and walkability of an established neighbourhood, and fantastic community spirit. Home to variety of schools, the Southwood Public Library, parks, sports facilities, and close proximity to the Glenmore Reservoir and Fish Creek Provincial Park, which make Southwood a community over 6,000 Calgarians call home.

Come grab a coffee and check out our rinks, skatepark, and enjoy our annual Rhubarb Fest and Winterfest and see what Southwood has to offer. 

Walk Score: 60     Transit Score: 61

Schools

Ethel M. Johnson Elementary – Public (K to 6)
Harold Panabaker Junior High – Public (7 to 9)
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy - Charter
St. Stephen Elementary & Junior High - Separate (K to 9)
Learning Tree Preschool - Meghan Collyer (owner and director) 403-479-4952

Community Gardens

Southwood is fortunate to have two community gardens, by the Community Hall and behind the Southwood Library. 

Amenities

Southwood Library
Trico Centre (located in Willow Park)
Southland Leisure Centre (located in Palliser)

Resources and clubs

Calgary Police Service Community Resource Officer: Cst. Pavel Adaikin, 403-428-6642
Girl Guide Leader: Vicky Klassen, 403-255-4810
52 City of Calgary Royal Canadian Air Cadets: Contact

Elected Representatives

Calgary Board of Education Trustee: Nancy Close
Calgary Separate School Board Trustee: Cathie Williams
City Councillor: Kourtney Penner
MLA: Tyler Shandro
MP: Bob Benzen