DOVER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

North: 26 Avenue East: CNR Mainline South: Peigan Trail West: Irrigation Canal; 24 Street City Quadrant: SE

Dover is located in Calgary’s southeast. It is bordered on the east by 36th Street and on the west by Calgary’s irrigation canal. The community was annexed in 1961 and developed in 1970. It is named after Mary Dover, a historic alderman and environmentalist. She was the daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary’s initial “Big Four” businessmen. Dover is close to major transport routes and offers recreational opportunities in the nearby Bow River Valley, as well as in the parks and tot lots throughout the area. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the city in the area. Nearby industrial parks provide employment for many residents. Dover is home to both public and separate schools.

Dover’s community association offers a number of activities to residents. Regular game nights, featuring pool, darts, and shuffleboard in the community centre pub are popular. Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, before and after school programs, jellybean dances, indoor and outdoor soccer, t-ball, and hockey are also facilitated by the community centre. Hockey takes place at the nearby centennial arena, while shinny and pleasure skating are common on the community’s outdoor rink. For community adults, crib nights and dance lessons have proved popular. The police, the Boys and Girls Club, the Valleyview Park Development and Youth Justice groups also make use of the centre, as does the West Dover Patch Project. This project offers direct grassroots support to families and children in low income housing. Dover hosts a number of annual special events, including an Easter party, a Halloween part, Breakfast with Santa and Dover Days. Dover Days, held on the first weekend in June, include a parade complete with floats, a carnival, games, rides and a petting zoo. Dance and event nights are also held in connection with St. Patrick’s Day and New Years Eve. In addition to these activities, the community association also seeks to improve the area. A new park was recently established, complete with 12 beach volleyball courts, a water fountain, benches, and a pathway. There are plans to develop a baseball diamond and soccer field as well.

Father Damien Elementary - Separate
Harold W. Riley Elementary - Public
Holy Cross Elementary & Junior High - Separate
Ian Bazalgette Junior High - Public
Valley View Elementary - Public
West Dover Elementary - Public

Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site.

Please Call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs.

Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation

Offered by the Community Association

Block Watch, Block Parent, Boys & Girls Club, Scouts and Guides