# Riverbend Features 24 Parks and 25 Transit Stops Among 54 Mapped Amenities Riverbend features 54 mapped amenities, led by 24 parks and 25 transit stops. The area includes two schools and a community centre. Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12. ## Key facts and reporting periods - Benchmark Price: 569800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 744300 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 690500 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 415200 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 295400 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 508800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 608400 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg) - Benchmark Price: 569800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/) ## Market summary Riverbend features 54 mapped amenities, led by 24 parks and 25 transit stops. The area includes two schools and a community centre. ## Central finding Riverbend's mapped amenities include 24 parks, 25 transit stops, and the Riverbend Community Centre. Sources: [Riverbend School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/450459391) ## Amenity Distribution in Riverbend Riverbend contains 54 mapped amenity points across five categories. Parks represent the largest group with 24 locations, followed by 25 transit stops. This distribution highlights the neighbourhood's focus on green space and public transportation access within its boundaries. The remaining amenities include two schools, one grocery store, and two recreation facilities. These points are attributed directly to the Riverbend neighbourhood scope. The count reflects the current mapping dataset rather than a comprehensive audit of all local services. The presence of 24 park points suggests significant green infrastructure throughout the area. Named parks include Riverbirch Park and Carburn Park among the mapped locations. Transit stops are distributed along streets such as 18 St SE and Riverbend DR. This network provides multiple entry points for residents using public transit. The single grocery point is identified as Sobeys. Two recreation points include the Riverbend Community Centre. Sources: [Riverbend School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/450459391) ## Educational and Recreational Facilities Two schools are mapped within Riverbend: Riverbend School and Holy Angels School. These institutions serve different educational sectors within the neighbourhood. The mapping confirms their physical presence but does not specify catchment areas. Residents must verify enrollment eligibility through separate district records. The Riverbend Community Centre is one of two recreation facilities in the area. It likely hosts various programs and events for the community. The second recreation point is unnamed in the provided data. Both facilities contribute to the social infrastructure of the neighbourhood. City-wide recreation programs number 382, though none are specifically scoped to Riverbend facilities in this dataset. Programs like adaptive fitness and arts classes are available at other Calgary centres. Residents may access these city-wide offerings if they align with their interests. The local community centre remains the primary hub for neighbourhood-specific activities. The proximity of Edmonton, 285.4 km away, provides broader regional context. Sources: [Riverbend School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/450459391) [Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr recreation programs](https://data.calgary.ca/resource/q9hh-gfbx.json?$limit=1000) ## The strongest counter-case The local evidence consists solely of static point locations without data on service quality, frequency, or market performance. Sources: [Riverbend School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/450459391) ## City market context From the Calgary market article, 22 September 2026: Calgary's August 2026 real estate data reveals a market where falling supply is outpacing falling demand, pushing the sales-to-new-listings ratio above 60 percent. Despite this apparent tightness, apartment prices have corrected 13 percent from their 2024 peak, signaling a segment-specific softening that complicates the overall outlook. Calgary's August 2026 market shows a divergent signal: while total residential sales fell 16% year-over-year to 1,660 units, the sales-to-new-listings ratio pushed above 60% due to a sharper 10% drop in new listings. This suggests a short-term absorption spike rather than a broad-based demand recovery, as apartment prices remain 13% below their 2024 peak. ## Sources - [Riverbend School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/450459391): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood. - [Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr recreation programs](https://data.calgary.ca/resource/q9hh-gfbx.json?$limit=1000): date unavailable. Scope: city. Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.