Elbow Park School
721 38 Ave SW
In the community
Calgary Neighbourhood Guide · Inner-City Calgary
Elbow Park Real Estate Guide
The neighbourhood snapshot
QuadrantInner-City Calgary
Detached price range$1.2M–$4M+
Construction eraPre-1960 character + selected new
Buyer profileEstablished luxury, multi-generational families
Walkability & Transit
Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
47
Some Transit
Bike Score
80
Very Bikeable
Walk Score® by Redfin, retrieved 2026-10-11. Measured at the middle of the community's street addresses. A home closer to the edge can score higher or lower. 
Elbow Park sits along the Elbow River between Mount Royal and the Glenmore Reservoir corridor. The community is defined by pre-1960 character detached homes, mature trees, and direct Elbow River pathway access.
Pricing runs slightly below Mount Royal proper, which makes it the natural choice for buyers seeking inner-city SW luxury who want river proximity and slightly more value.
The community feel is residential and quieter than Mount Royal. Listings are infrequent.
Schools in and near Elbow Park
Elbow Park School and William Reid School both run K–6 inside the community. Rideau Park School picks up K–9 600 metres north, and St. Anthony covers Catholic K–12 at 1.2km.
Elbow Park has 2 schools inside the community boundary, listed first below.
William Reid School
1216 36 Ave SW
In the community
Rideau Park School
829 Rideau Rd SW
0.6 km away
St. Anthony
4811 6th St. SW
1.2 km away
Montessori School of Calgary
2201 Cliff Street SW
1.4 km away
Rundle College Academy
4330 16 Street SW
1.6 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes
1916 2nd Street SW
1.8 km away
Connect Charter School
5915 Lewis Drive SW
4.5 km away
FFCA South High School Campus
315 86 Avenue SE
5.2 km away
School names, addresses and grade ranges come from the City of Calgary open data catalogue, retrieved 2026-09-14. This is where the schools are, not which one a given address is zoned for. Attendance areas are set by address and get redrawn between years, so confirm yours with the CBE school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before you write an offer.
Lifestyle and amenities
Elbow River pathways, Stanley Park, Glenmore Aquatic Centre nearby. Walking distance to Mission's 4 Street SW.
Frequently asked questions
How does Elbow Park compare to Mount Royal?
Slightly less expensive, river-focused, more residential pace. Mount Royal has more retail proximity and slightly larger lots on average.
Educational. Specific street, school area, and price outcomes depend on the property and current Calgary market segment. Always verify school areas with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District for your exact address.
