West Springs and Area Recreation
West Springs in Southwest Calgary has some of the most exciting indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities in Calgary. Its Southwest location close to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with its wooded areas and open spaces, allow for an abundance of outdoor opportunities. And because West Springs is one of the newest areas of Calgary, area indoor infrastructure and state of the art facilities are some of the best in the City.
Westside Recreation Centre
Located less than 5km away from The Rise at West Grove Estates in West Springs, Westside Recreation Centre is a multi-functional leisure lifestyle facility offering a host of programs, events and activities.
Westside Recreation features are too numerous to name: a multi-functional exercise gym with hundreds of machines and 432m running track, aquatic park complete with waterslide and lazy river, youth wellness centre, leisure ice and hockey arenas, climbing wall, fitness studios, outdoor skate park, babysitting facility and so much more.
Also known as one of the top camp destinations, Westside offers hundreds of summer and seasonal camps for preschool, youth and teens.
WinSport's Canada Olympic Park (COP)
Formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Area, Canada Olympic Park is located in the Southwest Bow River Valley Escarpment and owned by WinSport Canada. This year-round recreational area offers an extensive range of outdoor and indoor activities, as well as historical 1988 Olympic Winter Games memorabilia and museums.
In the winter months, enjoy luge, bobsled, ski and snowboarding adventures, as well as indoor recreational classes, winter camps and more. During the summer, the park is alive with music festivals, zip-lining, mountain biking and mini-golf. They offer one of the most extensive summer camp programs in Calgary and a highly-respected skating and hockey school for kids of all ages.
Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Also located in Canada Olympic Park, Calgary Gymnastic Centre is one of the premier providers of gymnastics instruction in Calgary. Along with its adult, child and preschool competitive and recreational gymnastics classes, the facility boasts a state of the art facility that hosts birthday parties, camps, events and more.
YMCA Camp Chief Hector
Synonymous with Calgary youth, Camp Chief Hector is quite simply a Calgary summer camp staple. Located in the foothills of Kananaskis Country, it is a quick jaunt out of the West Springs neighbourhood down Highway 1.
With everything from horses, to climbing structures, swimming pools, archery, canoeing and campfire fun, Camp Chief Hector is fun for all ages. It is also available for weddings, rentals, parties and more.
Parks, Gardens and Bike Paths
Whether you prefer to jog, stroll or bike, The Rise at West Grove Estates has over 0.763 km of community pathways that wind through natural and manicured parks and connects to over 800 km of regional pathways.
Enjoy a picnic in the neighborhood park, a boot camp or yoga class at West Springs park or participate in the Community Garden Project.
Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis Areas
When you live at The Rise at West Grove Estates, you have the advantage of living with the Rocky Mountains in your backyard. In under 10 minutes time, you can be on Highway 1A and on your way west out of the City. Enjoy the Towns of Banff and Canmore with their world-class cuisine and extensive all-season indoor and outdoor activities and the natural landscapes of Kananaskis Country. Enjoy skiing, camping, hiking and all the other perks of living in a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Banff Canmore Kananaskis Country
The Rise West Grove Estates
These amazing indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities are all located in close proximity to The Rise at West Grove Estates in West Springs. Contact us now for more information or come and take a look!
What Rise Home Owners are Saying
“Our downtown apartment became too small for our needs and all of our toys. We love everything about the west side. It’s the perfect location between downtown and the mountains and has all the amenities only minutes away. We really like the clean, modern look of the community with beautiful homes, parks and pathways and the reasonable price really caught our attention!”
- Axinya and Maxim
“The area was exactly what we were looking for. It is close to our 3 year old’s school. It has numerous parks and walking paths and we liked the idea of being around younger families. The price point really grabbed our attention and we feel we got very good value. The amenities, a family-oriented community and the parks and greenspaces are all things we really enjoy in the neighbourhood. And when I forget my wallet when I go grocery shopping, it’s a quick drive home!”
- Megan and Steve
“We had a friend move into the neighbourhood so we followed on his coattails. We love the location to so many amenities – restaurants, groceries and public transit. The location of The Rise makes for a reduced commute to downtown. It was really nice moving into a community that was already developed. Our home, backing onto a greenspace was a huge win!“
- Kayla and Russell
“We have a growing family and wanted to be in a community that was family-oriented with great schools. It’s rare that you can find a new development in such a great location within the city. We like the greenspace and that there are pathways within the community connecting neighbouring areas. Having groceries and schools right in the community is wonderful!”
- Kesa and Darren
“We have always lived in the west end of Calgary and love the quick commute to our downtown offices, ease of heading to the mountains and all of the amenities the west side has to offer. We wanted to get off a busy street and a useful back yard were specific things we were looking for in our search for a new home. The Rise attracted us because it’s close to our daughter’s school, shopping, Calaway Park and C.O.P and there are two parks on our street!”
- Carla and Robert
“For the first time, our girls can ride their bikes and play outside in our community. We enjoy the sense of peace, and living next to really great neighbours who watch out for each other which we didn’t experience living in the inner city. The stores and restaurants in the area offer a great selection, whether it’s grocery shopping or a night out!”
- Jennifer and Cameron
“We recently got married and living in a condo wasn’t what we wanted for the long-term. We are both very active and love being in the mountains. We wanted our first home to be extremely accessible to the mountains while maintaining easy access to downtown and to all the amenities. Before choosing to move, we knew we wanted to live in a neighbourhood that had a great pathway system connection, transit close by and was within walking distance to a grocery store. The Rise in the West End of Calgary met all of our criteria. It offered a unique opportunity of building the home of our dreams, while working with a great builder.”
- Carolyn and Steve
“We had moved here from Denver and were looking to build rather than buy a resale home. We liked the idea of a new community and growing with the neighbourhood. We really like the access to amenities such as, Springbank rink, COP, Westside Rec Centre, the mountains as well as schools. The access to downtown was non-negotiable and would be very hard to replace. We take a lot of driving trips so quick access to get out of Calgary means so much to us. It is really everything we could ask for.”
*Vik Dhalla is the current West Grove Estates HOA President- Sharan and Vik
“We were initially attracted to The Rise due to the proximity to great amenities that we are accustomed to, currently living downtown. We have been in the Beltline area for the past 7 years, and maintaining our social lifestyle is really important to us as we move out of the core. Being a stones-throw from Mercato, Vin Room and Crave, we will make the transition into “the burbs” that much easier for us. Also, we plan to grow our family so the proximity to the reputable retailers, schools, and established Montessori’s will undoubtedly re-affirm that our choice was the right one.”
- Tiffany and Brad
