Riverdale, Edmonton
Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Riverdale is a river valley neighbourhood located just east of the downtown core in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its boundaries on the east and south are the North Saskatchewan River from which the name of the community is associated with. Immediately across the river to the south is another Edmonton river valley neighbourhood--Cloverdale. Riverdale shares the approaches to the Low Level Bridge with a third river valley neighbourhood, Rossdale. To the north, is the neighbourhood of Boyle Street. Riverdale's boundary with the downtown core runs approximately along Grierson Hill Road.
Riverdale | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Riverdale in Edmonton | |
Coordinates: 53.543°N 113.473°W / 53.543; -113.473 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Edmonton |
Quadrant[1] | NW |
Ward | O-day’min |
Sector[2] | Mature area |
Area[3] | Central core |
Government | |
• Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
• City Councillor | Anne Stevenson |
• Provincial MLA | Janis Irwin |
• Federal MP | Heather McPherson |
Area | |
• Total | 1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi) |
Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
Population (2019)[6] | |
• Total | 2,004 |
• Density | 1,926.9/km2 (4,991/sq mi) |
• Change (2012–19) | 0.01% |
• Dwellings | 1,020 |
The community is represented by the Riverdale Community League, established in 1920, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 92 Street and 100 Avenue.[7][8] The Riverdale Community League also publishes a regular community newsletter, The Riverdalian.[9]