Monterey Park is a residential neighbourhood in northeast Calgary with a California-inspired theme in its street names and design. Established in 1985 on land annexed between 1979 and 1983, it is home to more than 10,000 residents with the Monterey Community Centre at its heart.
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Guide To Monterey Park
Parks And River
Monterey Park’s green spaces, playgrounds and sports fields wind through the community. The Monterey Community Centre grounds host outdoor recreation and events.
Main Street
Local shops and services line the community’s commercial areas, with Marlborough Mall and Sunridge Mall a short drive west for larger retail.
Community Resources
The Monterey Park Community Association (montereyparkcalgary.ca) runs the community centre with programs for all ages. The area is served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
Look for the California-themed street names as you explore, or visit the community centre for programs and events.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No. The nearest CTrain station is McKnight-Westwinds (Blue Line).
Main bus route: Route 57 (Monterey Park / McCall Wy NE) serves the community.
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Monterey Park but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Monterey Park news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Monterey Park
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Monterey Park
The area was annexed between 1979 and 1983, and Monterey Park was established in 1985. The neighbourhood was planned with a California theme, reflected in street names like Monterey Avenue.
It grew through the late 1980s and 1990s into one of northeast Calgary's larger communities, centred on the Monterey Community Centre.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area (BIA) in this community. Local businesses are supported through the City of Calgary and community initiatives.
Monterey Park community association
The Monterey Park Community Association is the community association for Monterey Park. It runs local programs and events for residents.
Ward 5 Councillor
Raj Dhaliwal
Ward 5 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Raj Dhaliwal is the Ward 5 councillor, elected October 20, 2025. He is an engineer by background with a focus on infrastructure, local business and transit, including the Blue Line extension toward the airport.