Official Name: | Silverspring |
Settlement Type: | Neighborhood |
Mapsize: | 270px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Type2: | City |
Subdivision Name2: | Saskatoon |
Subdivision Type3: | Suburban Development Area |
Subdivision Name3: | University Heights |
Subdivision Type4: | Neighbourhood |
Subdivision Name4: | Silverspring |
Government Type: | Municipal (Ward 10) |
Leader Title: | Administrative body |
Leader Name: | Saskatoon City Council |
Leader Title1: | Councillor |
Leader Name1: | Zach Jeffries |
Leader Title2: | MLA |
Leader Name2: | Paul Merriman |
Leader Title3: | MP |
Leader Name3: | Corey Tochor |
Established Title: | Annexed |
Established Date: | 1955-1959 |
Established Title2: | Construction |
Established Date2: | 1986-2001 |
Area Total Km2: | 1.78 |
Population As Of: | 2006 |
Population Total: | 4,936 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Average Income |
Population Blank1: | $85,084 |
Timezone: | UTC |
Utc Offset: | -6 |
Coordinates: | 52.1586°N -106.5903°W |
Footnotes: | List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon |
Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of low-density, single detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 4,936 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $85,084, an average dwelling value of $322,670 and a home ownership rate of 97.8%.[1] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171.[2]
The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the early 1990s Till 2000, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959; . Development started in 1986 however due to the recession and housing downturn, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.
Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour. They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.
Silverspring exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—University. It is currently represented by Corey Tochor of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland. It is currently represented by Paul Merriman of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012.
École St. Mother Teresa School | |
Location: | 738 Konihowski Road |
City: | Saskatoon |
Province: | Saskatchewan |
Country: | Canada |
Postalcode: | S7S 1M4 |
Opened: | [3] |
Schoolboard: | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
Religion: | Catholic |
System: | Separate |
Type: | Elementary |
Language: | English, French Immersion |
Grades: | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
Principal: | Guy Werbicki |
Enrollment: | 587 |
Enrollment As Of: | 2017 |
Feeder To: | St. Joseph High School |
Website: | Mother Teresa School |
École Silverspring School | |
Location: | 610 Konihowski Road |
City: | Saskatoon |
Province: | Saskatchewan |
Country: | Canada |
Postalcode: | S7S 1M5 |
Schoolboard: | Saskatoon Public School Division |
System: | Public |
Type: | Elementary |
Language: | English, French Immersion |
Grades: | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
Principal: | Jennifer Haywood |
Enrollment: | 444 |
Enrollment As Of: | 2017 |
Website: | Silverspring School |
The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34acres of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.[6] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.[7] Sutherland Beach, a popular park and off-leash area along the east shore of the South Saskatchewan River, is accessible via a roadway off Central Avenue immediately adjacent to Silverspring.
Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.[8]
At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area. The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.
Silverspring is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Agra Road to the north, Attridge Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to the east. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Road as the northern boundary.