Oriole Park Features One School, Ten Parks, and Eight Transit Stops

Key facts and reporting periods

Market summary

Oriole Park includes Oriole Park Elementary School and multiple park and transit points. The specific service levels for these amenities are not detailed in the available records.

Central finding

Oriole Park features a mapped elementary school, ten park points, and eight transit stops within its boundary. Sources: [Oriole Park Elementary School]

Educational and Recreational Infrastructure

Oriole Park Elementary School is the sole educational facility mapped within the neighbourhood boundary. This single school point serves as the primary local reference for families considering residence in this area. The absence of additional school points suggests a concentrated educational resource rather than distributed options.

Ten park points are recorded across the neighbourhood, indicating a significant allocation of green space relative to other amenity categories. These parks provide potential areas for community gathering and outdoor activity. The high count of park points compared to other facilities highlights a focus on recreational land use. Sources: [Oriole Park Elementary School]

Transit Access Points

Eight transit stops are mapped within Oriole Park, including locations along Oleander Drive, Taylor Drive, Overdown Drive, and 60 Street. These stops offer potential access to public transportation networks serving the broader Red Deer area. The distribution of stops across different street intersections suggests coverage of multiple entry and exit points.

One recreation facility is also identified in the neighbourhood's amenity profile. This facility complements the existing park infrastructure by providing dedicated space for organized activities. Together with the schools and parks, these elements form the core physical infrastructure of the neighbourhood as documented in the source data. Sources: [Oriole Park Elementary School]

The strongest counter-case

The amenity data consists of point locations without service details, catchment boundaries, or usage metrics. Sources: [Oriole Park Elementary School]

City market context

From the Red Deer market article, 22 September 2026:

Red Deer's housing market shows a tight balance with an 85 percent Sales to New Listings Ratio and 2.3 months of inventory. Financing conditions remain stable, but rising bond yields may pressure fixed mortgage rates in the coming weeks. Red Deer's Sales to New Listings Ratio reached 85 percent with 178 sales against 210 new listings, while months of inventory stood at 2.3. This combination indicates a seller's market where demand outpaces new supply, but the absolute transaction volume limits the statistical weight of the ratio.