Amenities within Granville
Parks, Schools and Open Space
A 21 acre school/park site will be centrally located in the neighborhood, acting as a focal point, and designed to accommodate active recreational needs.
Ponds, Walkways and Trails
Granville will be home to two beautifully manicured ponds with upgraded landscaping, a bridge, and walkways connecting the community. The Granville trail system will also integrate into the adjacent Grange and Hampton communities, providing an extensive trail system.
Mixed Use Commercial Site
An 8 acre mixed use commercial site is located on the NE corner of Granville along the Whitemud Drive for live, work and play.
Retail Services
In addition to the mixed use site, Granville provides for two neighborhood retail shopping centers, as well as a large retail common accessible from 215 Street.
Surrounding Area Amenities
Transit Station
Consistent with public transit principles, Granville will feature a comprehensive bus system and is nearby the new LRT hub at 87 Avenue and the Anthony Henday.
The Grange Centre
(located across the street from Granville)
Anchored by a Safeway grocery store and gas bar, this centre is also home to TD Bank, Scotia Bank, ATB Bank, Original Joes, Subway, Liquor Depot, Blockbuster Video, medical clinic, dental clinic, a variety of restaurants and more.
The Hampton Market
(located at the South end of Granville)
Anchored by Save-On Foods, this centre is also home to a Dairy Queen, Shoppers Drug Mart, Boston Pizza, TD Bank, Bank of Montreal, HSBC Bank, Royal Bank, Husky Gas, M&M Meats, Liquor Depot, Starbucks, a medical clinic and an assortment of restaurants.
West Edmonton Mall
A destination point for West Edmonton, the world’s largest mall is home to a wave pool, amusement park, ice rink, mini golf, hotel, restaurants and shops that accommodates the needs of most people, all in one convenient place.
Lewis Estates Golf Course
Lewis Estates Golf Course is one of Edmonton’s finest public golf courses in Edmonton’s west end. Lewis Estates is located on the NW corner of the Anthony Henday and Whitemud freeway, with the golf course a 2 minute drive north of Granville.
Jamie Platz YMCA
The YMCA of Edmonton creates life-enhancing opportunities for the growth and development of all people in spirit, mind and body, with strong kids, healthy families, and thriving communities. It features a swimming pool, gymnasium, track and workout facility, and is located 4 minutes away, off 69 Avenue and 178 Street.
Misericordia Hospital
An acute care facility, located just off 170 Street and 87 Avenue, that has 228 beds and offers 24-hour Emergency care, general medicine and surgery.
Schools
The Sister Annata Brockman Catholic Elementary/Junior High (K-9) in the Hamptons opens for classes in the fall of 2010. There are a number of other future school sites in the area. In the meantime, there are a variety of schools available just across the Anthony Henday.