Douglasdale/Glen Community Reviews & Ratings

Douglasdale Glen is located in southeast Calgary. Douglasdale is the main neighbourhood, while Douglasglen refers to the northern section. The community is bordered by the Bow River to the west, Deerfoot Trail to the east, Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south, and Glenmore Trail to the north.

The Douglasdale Golf Course is an 18-hole semi-private course that winds through the heart of the community, offering scenic fairways and river views. Many homes back directly onto the course, and the clubhouse is a local gathering spot.

Yes. Fish Creek Provincial Park forms the southern border of Douglasdale, providing direct access to over 100 km of trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas, wildlife viewing, and Sikome Lake beach.

Douglasdale is served by Douglasdale Elementary School (K-4) and Douglas Woods School (5-9). Nearby high schools include Lord Beaverbrook (IB program) and Joane Cardinal-Schubert in Seton.

From Douglasdale, downtown is about a 12-15 minute drive via Deerfoot Trail. Several Calgary Transit bus routes (92, 131, 153) also connect to Anderson and Somerset LRT stations.

Yes. Douglasdale is very family-friendly with excellent schools, parks, playgrounds, and the Douglasdale Golf Course. It also has a very high homeownership rate (over 98%) and easy access to Fish Creek Park.

The Bow River pathway runs along the western edge of Douglasdale, offering paved and gravel trails popular for walking, jogging, cycling, and dog walking. It connects directly to Fish Creek Park, Carburn Park, and Quarry Park.

Nearby shopping includes Quarry Park Village (Save-On-Foods, Shoppers), the 130th Avenue SE corridor (Walmart, Superstore, Home Depot, Canadian Tire), and Deerfoot Meadows (IKEA, Costco).

Yes. The Bow River pathway and Fish Creek Park offer extensive off-leash areas and walking trails. Carburn Park, just north of Douglasdale, is one of Calgary's most popular off-leash dog parks.

Douglasdale primarily features single-family detached homes built from the late 1980s through the 1990s, many on larger lots with mature trees. Townhomes are available in certain areas. The homeownership rate is over 98%.