Chaparral is a suburban community in southeast Calgary, established in 1995. Built around the man-made Lake Chaparral, it is known for its lake lifestyle, pathways, and family-friendly streets.
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Guide To Chaparral
Parks And River
Chaparral’s centrepiece is Lake Chaparral, a man-made lake with a beach, docks, and clubhouse for residents. The community also has parks, playgrounds, and pathway connections to Fish Creek Provincial Park nearby.
Main Street
Chaparral is a residential lake community without a traditional main street. Shopping and services are found at nearby Shawnessy Towne Centre and along 162 Avenue SE.
Community Resources
The Chaparral Community Association serves the community, while the Lake Chaparral Residents Association manages lake access and the beach clubhouse for residents.
Explore The Area
Chaparral sits in Calgary’s deep southeast, near Stoney Trail and Macleod Trail, with Fish Creek Provincial Park to the north.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #78 Sundance / Chaparral
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Chaparral but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Chaparral news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Chaparral
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Chaparral
Chaparral was established in 1995 as a master-planned lake community in Calgary's southeast. The man-made Lake Chaparral gives the community its identity, with residents enjoying beach access, boating, and lakeside pathways.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Association
There is no Business Improvement Area or business association for this community. Local businesses are supported through the community association and the City of Calgary.
Chaparral Community Association
The Chaparral Community Association serves the community, while the Lake Chaparral Residents Association manages lake access and the beach clubhouse for residents.
Ward 14 Councillor
Landon Johnston
Ward 14 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Landon Johnston is the Ward 14 councillor, elected October 20, 2025, representing the area as an Independent.