Patricia Heights, Edmonton
Patricia Heights is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by the Patricia Ravine of the North Saskatchewan River valley and ravine system to the south and southwest, the Westridge neighbourhood to the west, the Elmwood and Lynnwood neighbourhoods across Whitemud Drive to the north, and the Rio Terrace neighbourhood across 156 Street to the east.
The community is represented by the Rio Terrace Community League, established in 1960, which maintains a community hall, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 155 Street and 76 Avenue.
History
Approximately 59% of the homes in Patricia Heights were built during the 1960s with 28% being built in the 1970s.Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Patricia Heights had a population of living in dwellings, a -2.3% change from its 2009 population of. With a land area of, it had a population density of people/km2 in 2012.Transportation
Vehicle access to Patricia Heights is limited to the 159 Street interchange along Whitemud Drive and the 156 Street overpass over Whitemud Drive.The Edmonton Transit Service provides bus service to the neighbourhood via 159 Street and 156 Street from the north.
Pedestrian access to the neighbourhood is available by a trail from Westridge through the Patricia Ravine to the southwest and from Elmwood via a pedestrian bridge over the Whitemud Drive.