# Bells Turn Maps 13 Transit Stops and Two Parks Within Its Boundary

Bells Turn features 13 mapped transit stops and two parks. The McMorran Community Centre provides a local recreation anchor.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Sales Volume: 1779 count. Property type: All. Scope: St. John's, NL. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://blog.remax.ca/st-johns-newfoundland-housing-market-outlook/)
- Months of Inventory: 4.3 months. Property type: All. Scope: St. John's, NL. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://blog.remax.ca/st-johns-newfoundland-housing-market-outlook/)

## Market summary

Bells Turn features 13 mapped transit stops and two parks. The McMorran Community Centre provides a local recreation anchor.

## Central finding

Bells Turn maps 13 transit stops alongside two parks and the McMorran Community Centre within its boundary. Sources:
[Brophy Place Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/766383292)

## Infrastructure Inventory

OpenStreetMap data identifies 13 transit stop points across Bells Turn, including locations on Hunts Lane, Higgins Line, and Gloucester Street. These stops cluster along major arterial roads, suggesting a structured network for public transportation access within the neighbourhood boundary. The density of these points indicates significant transit infrastructure relative to other residential areas in St. John's.

Two park points are mapped within the area, with Brophy Place Park providing a named green space for residents. The McMorran Community Centre serves as the sole recreation facility attributed to this specific neighbourhood scope. Together, these amenities form the core physical infrastructure available to households residing in Bells Turn according to current geospatial records. Sources:
[Brophy Place Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/766383292)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data confirms point locations but does not establish service frequency, route coverage, or resident usage patterns. Sources:
[Brophy Place Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/766383292)

## City market context

From the St. John's market article, 11 October 2026:

St. John's housing market shows a sharp divergence between low inventory levels and declining sales volumes. The city maintains a seller's environment with 4.3 months of stock against an 8.3-month historical norm. St. John's housing inventory sits at 4.3 months, roughly half the long-run average of 8.3 months, creating a persistent seller advantage despite recent sales declines.

## Sources

- [Brophy Place Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/766383292): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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