Absolutely! You can inquire about childcare/caregiver cards at the front desk.
Children aged 10 and older are eligible for their own access card. A parent or guardian is required to be with them to get their card. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver (16+) at all times.
No, each resident (aged 10 or older) must have their own card for access. You are unable to use a card that belongs to your siblings, parents or friends.
Yes! Adults may bring up to 5 guests per household per day. Youth (10+) coming on their own can bring 2 guests. Please note that youth guests must be 10+.
Absolutely! Stop my the front desk to fill out our Day Home form. Cranston resident kiddos won’t be eligible for cards just yet, but you are welcome to accompany them. Any littles in your care that are not Cranston residents count towards your 5 guests per day.
As long as all non-residents fit within the 5 guest policy, they are more than welcome to attend with you.
Unfortunately not, due to risk, liability and insurance purposes. If you have a great program idea, or you operate a business that could provide a great program for residents, we would love to connect! Email us at programs@cranstonra-ca.preview-domain.com and we can discuss!
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own sports equipment (basketballs, pickleball/tennis racquets, volleyballs, etc.), however please remember that you are doing so at your own risk.
Bikes are not permitted inside the park or in the skatepark, but we do offer free locks if you need to borrow one to lock up your bike outside.
We sure do! We are always looking for volunteers who are looking to give back to their community. Click here to fill out the volunteer application form and we can get you connected.
Yes, absolutely! We recently launched a brand new program called the “Empowering Communities – School Program”! This program is FREE to any Cranston school and teacher, and is available for students aged 6 to 17 years old. The program focuses on teaching youth the importance of community, community organizations and how they can get involved. We can facilitate here at Century Hall or come to you in your classroom. If you are interested in bringing this program to your students, feel free to contact us at programs@cranstonra-ca.preview-domain.com.
We do not offer group bookings on any amenity spaces. These include the splash park, outdoor park space, rink/skatepark or parking lot. We do however offer a variety of booking options in Heritage Hall, Vista, Riverside & Legacy rooms, as well as in the gymnasium. Contact rentals@cranstonra.ca for more information.
No, we own and operate various areas within Cranston, such as the Century Hall & Park, the Art Park, the Windmill, a handful of decorative corners as well as the small gazebo on Cranston Ave.
The majority of Cranston, with the exception of areas still under development by Brookfield, is owned by the City of Calgary. Depending on the area, we work with the City through Greenspace and SNIC (Snow & Ice) agreements to support supplemental maintenance on City owned land. Click here to learn more about this program and what areas are included.
Although similar in name, the Residents Association and the Community Association are two completely separate organizations working within Cranston.
The RA oversees operations of Century Hall and it’s amenities, as well as property owned offsite: Windmill, Art Park, Cranston Ave gazebo and some decorative corners throughout the community. In addition, the RA offers valued added services like community events, programs and maintenance agreements.
The CA supports through community advocacy, such as schools, urban planning and community & civic issues. They also oversee and run the annual community clean-up. The CA does not have a facility, but are run by a volunteer board. The CA offers an optional $20 annual membership.
No, annual fees are not optional as they are a legal encumbrance attached to your property title and are in favour of the Residents Association. Fees are due every year on April 1st, allowing property owners a 30-day grace period until April 30th to pay without interest. As of July 1st, all outstanding accounts are sent to Walsh LLP to further collect, where additional fees may apply.
As the property owner, you reserve the right to decide if you want to keep privileges or transfer them to your tenants. If you do want your tenants to have access, you just need to fill out the Transfer of Privilege form, which will expire at the end of their annual tenancy agreement.
There was a two-tier structure built in Cranston which was decided at inception from the developers. As per the bylaws, Riverstone fees can be 3.5 times more than those of Upper Cranston.
The main difference between Riverstone and Upper Cranston is the services provided, specifically regarding maintenance and landscaping. We have partnered with the City of Calgary to provide supplemental maintenance on City owned property in Riverstone, which is not offered in Upper Cranston. The two contracts we have are called the Greenspace Agreements and the SNIC (Snow & Ice) Agreements.
Greenspace Agreements allow the RA to complete supplemental work on City owned property, in designated approved areas. For example, the RA completes additional additional mowing, weeding, mulch replacement and weed spraying in 5 of the main Riverstone parks, and a 6th to be added after turnover has been completed between the developer and the City.
SNIC (Snow & Ice) Agreements allow the RA to complete snow and ice removal on designated City of Calgary owned pathways in Riverstone.
The City of Calgary is responsible for all tree planting, repair, maintenance and removal. The RA is not permitted to touch any trees in Cranston as regulated by the City of Calgary.
Medians (middle of the road) are the responsibility of the City of Calgary, unless they have developer pageantry in which case they are the responsibility of the developer until that area has been turned over to the City.
Boulevards (between sidewalk and home) in most cases are the responsibility of the homeowner. If you are unsure you check your land title!
The City of Calgary is responsible for garbage pick-up, both residential and within parks and pathways. If you have concerns with overflowing garbage cans, please contact 311.
Depending on the type of fence or where it is locate may differ in responsibility. We recommend that you review your land title and/or call the City for confirmation. The majority of fences in the community are the responsibility of the property owner, but if you are unsure please contact 311.
The RA has a governance focused board, made up of 10 resident volunteers. They support the Association by building the strategic plan, reviewing the bylaws, approving the annual operating budget and facilitating the Annual General Meeting. The Board does not oversee day to day operations of the Residents Association, a team of hired professionals are responsible for operational oversight.
Throughout the year the RA offers a variety of community focused events. For example, but not limited to and may change annually:
Family Focused
- Easter Event
- Summer Kick Off
- Family Movie Night
- Harvest Festival
- Halloween
- Winter Wonderland
Adult Focused
- Paint & Pour
- Adult Movie Night
- Farmers Market & Beer Gardens
- Christmas Market
- Wine Tasting Events
Neutral
- Stampede Breakfast
- Amazing Race
