Parkland is fortunate to have two associations that have independent boards and mandates that work for the benefit of all Parkland residents. To most community members, they see the Parkland Community Hall at the intersection of Parkland Blvd and ParkValley Drive, and the fenced in area on the other side, and believe they are the same entity. They actually operate independently, and the following describes how they came to be for the benefit of Parkland residents.

The Calgary Parkland Community Association (CPCA) like many community associations in Calgary, represents the residents of Parkland at the neighbourhood and municipal level. The CPCA operates and maintains the community Hall on land leased from the City of Calgary. The CPCA also has a volunteer board which is responsible for directing operations of the facilities and programs offered by the community association.

The CPCA is funded by facility rentals, an optional annual community membership ($25), the AGLC Casino and grants through various civic and provincial agencies. However, unlike Park 96, the CPCA can rent the hall facilities to any individual or group from anywhere in the city and is not restricted to Parkland residents. Some of the programs and events that the CPCA administers and supports are the Community Garden, Canada Day Celebration, Winterfest, Soccer Programs, Halloween party, Parkland Cares, Monthly Parkland Newsletter, and various beautification projects such as the mural mosaic at the hall and the Boulevard planters.

Website and contacts for Calgary Parkland Community Association is www.parklandyyc.ca and parklandca@telus.net

Park 96 is a parcel of land that was set aside and sold to the residents of Parkland by developer “Keith Homes” in 1975 to create a private gated recreational area for the residents of Parkland. Park 96 is governed by a non-profit volunteer board and owned by the property owners of Parkland. A mandatory annual tax of $200 is levied per household to maintain and operate the park and its events. The fees collected are used to staff, maintain and improve the facilities inside the park, and include a water park, tennis & basketball courts, playgrounds, skating rinks, cook houses, disc golf and a community building.

Some of the annual events that occur at Park 96 are Summerfest, Movie in the Park, Summer Sunday Music and skating events. The hall and cookhouse facilities within Park 96 are available for rental, however rentals are limited to Parkland residents only.

Website and contacts for Park 96 are www.park96.com and park96@telus.net.