Elementary Schools

Your main option is Elsie Chicken Elementary, which sits right in Parkridge. It's a public K-8 school, so your kids stay there from kindergarten through Grade 8—no switching schools mid-elementary. It's a solid neighbourhood school with the programs you'd expect, and a school community that's invested because so many families live within walking distance. The catchment feeds kids from Parkridge and a couple of other nearby communities.

If you're interested in Catholic education, there are options nearby like St. Pius X Elementary, though it's not in the neighbourhood itself. Some families choose Catholic schools for the values fit, others for programs, and some just for the school community. All of that's available, but you'll be driving. I'm not going to tell you that's a dealbreaker—tons of families do it—but it's worth factoring into your morning routine.

One thing I tell families looking at homes in Parkridge is that you'll want to verify the exact catchment boundaries with the Regina Public Schools website before you commit—catchments can shift, and I've seen that surprise people.

High Schools

For high school, you're looking at Campbell Collegiate and Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School as your main options. Campbell's the public route and it's a solid school—good athletics, strong academics, and it's close enough that the commute isn't rough from Parkridge.

Dr. Martin LeBoldus is the Catholic option, and families who go that route tend to like the smaller community feel and the faith-based programming. Both schools are in southeast Regina, so the drive isn't bad from here.

If your kid's into sports—hockey, volleyball, cross-country, whatever—both schools have competitive teams. What I hear most from clients is that it depends on the student and what they're looking for. Some kids thrive in a bigger school with more clubs. Others prefer the tighter-knit Catholic environment. No rush, no pressure to decide right now, but it's worth touring both if you've got teenagers.

Childcare and Early Learning

Finding childcare in Regina is like finding a parking spot downtown—everyone's looking and nobody's got enough. Parkridge has a couple of licensed daycares, but they fill up, and there are usually waitlists. That's true all over the city, so I'm not singling out Parkridge here, but I want to be honest about it. If you've got a toddler and you're counting on full-time daycare, get on those lists before you even move.

The Regina school division also runs before and after school programming, which helps if you've got school-age kids. Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre has some programming too. Again, spaces are competitive, but they exist.

Family-Friendly Features

Here's where Parkridge shines: green space and access to pathways. The neighbourhood has several parks with playgrounds, and you're not far from the Wascana Creek pathway system, which is genuinely one of the nicest things about southeast Regina. If your family likes biking, walking, or just getting outside without feeling like you're on a busy road, that's built in here.

Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre is accessible for swimming, fitness classes, and kids' programming—a resource a lot of families use, especially in winter. The streets themselves feel safe—quiet, established, lots of eyes on the community. You see kids playing outside in Parkridge, and that's a real indicator of how families feel about the neighbourhood. If you want more details on the day-to-day vibe, I've written a full guide to living in Parkridge.

What Parents Should Know

Catchment verification is essential. Go to reginapublicschools.ca and double-check your address against the boundaries. Schools can adjust catchments, and I'd rather you know upfront than get that surprise email in August.

The neighbourhood is older. Most homes here were built decades ago, which is part of the charm—they've got character and established yards. But older infrastructure can mean older utilities, older roofing, and older surprises. Get a solid home inspection. Don't skip that.

There's limited walkable retail within the neighbourhood. You'll drive to Quance Street East for shopping and restaurants, which is close but not walking distance. Some families love that separation—quieter, more residential. Others find it inconvenient.

Want to look at what's available? Check out current Parkridge listings, or if you're still exploring, here's the full east Regina breakdown. And if you want to compare Parkridge to nearby Wood Meadows—another family-friendly neighbourhood with a similar vibe—I've got that covered too. No rush, no pressure.

Approved in 1983 and built through the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s — with townhomes added as recently as 2017 — this is a neighbourhood that's had time to settle in. The trees have 40-plus years of growth. The neighbours know each other. Children walk to school. It's close to the action but tucked far enough back to avoid the noise. If you've been searching east Regina and wondering where the sweet spot is, this is it.

Who Lives in Parkridge?

Parkridge draws people who've done the math and realized they don't need to overpay for a good life. You'll find families who moved up from smaller homes in other parts of the city, young couples who wanted more space than a condo could offer, and long-term residents who bought here 20 or 30 years ago and never had a reason to leave.

It's a tight-knit community in the truest sense. Kids play in the streets. People wave from driveways. The kind of neighbourhood where someone notices if your garbage cans are still out and checks in on you. That doesn't happen overnight — it takes decades of the same families staying put and investing in each other, not just in their properties.

If you're coming from a newer subdivision where nobody's had time to learn anyone's name yet, Parkridge is going to feel different. That difference is one of the main reasons people move here.

What You'll Pay

The median sale price in Parkridge sits between $280,000 and $330,000. New listings have been coming on around $329,000, while active listing prices average closer to $269,450. That range puts Parkridge solidly in the affordable-for-what-you-get category — especially when you compare it to what's happening next door.

Wascana View, which borders Parkridge, runs $600,000 and up. For a comparable home — similar square footage, similar lot size, similar condition — you're saving $50,000 to $75,000 by choosing Parkridge instead. That's real money. That's a renovation budget, a college fund, or simply a mortgage payment that lets you sleep at night.

Here's what you need to know about inventory: there are currently only 2 active listings in Parkridge. That's not a typo. Two. The median days on market is 52, which is reasonable, but the real challenge isn't how long homes sit — it's how rarely they come up. When a move-in ready Parkridge home hits the market, it doesn't stay quiet for long. If this neighbourhood is on your radar, keep an eye on current Parkridge listings so you're not finding out after it's already sold.

Schools and Families

For families with kids, Parkridge has one feature that's hard to put a price on: most children can walk to Henry Braun School without crossing a single major road. That's not a small thing. It changes your mornings. It changes your afternoons. It means your kids build independence earlier, and you're not sitting in a car lineup twice a day.

The street layout was designed with families in mind. The roads are quiet enough that kids ride bikes and play out front without you holding your breath. It's the kind of setup that newer subdivisions try to replicate with traffic calming measures and speed bumps, but Parkridge got it right from the start just by how the streets were laid out.

For errands, you're a five-minute drive to Costco, Superstore, and Walmart along the east Regina shopping corridor. That's one of the real advantages of living here — you've got everything you need close by without any of it being right on top of you.

Parks, Trails, and Things to Do

Parkridge Park is the summer hub of this neighbourhood, and the spray pad is the reason. On any hot July afternoon, you'll find dozens of kids running through the water while parents sit on the grass and actually talk to each other. It's one of those spots where the community gathers without anyone organizing it — people just show up because it's where everyone goes.

Beyond the spray pad, the mature landscaping throughout Parkridge is something you can't replicate in a newer subdivision. Forty-plus years of trees and gardens give the whole neighbourhood a canopy feel in summer. The lots are generous enough that backyards are actually usable — not the narrow strips you get in newer developments where you can hand your neighbour a cup of sugar from your deck.

For getting around the city, Parkridge gives you something that's easy to overlook until you don't have it: a 15- to 20-minute commute to pretty much anywhere in Regina. North end, south end, downtown, the airport — none of it is far. That might be the biggest gift of all, which is time. Time you're not spending in your car is time you're spending with your family, on your hobbies, or just not being stressed about traffic. In a city like Regina, that commute advantage is worth more than most people realize.

The Honest Downsides

I'd rather you hear this now than discover it after you've bought. Parkridge is a great neighbourhood, but it's not for everyone.

The homes are 25 to 40 years old. That means roofs, furnaces, windows, and hot water tanks may be nearing the end of their lifespan or already past it. The builds are solid, but everything ages. Budget for a thorough inspection and have a maintenance fund ready. Un-renovated homes will have older kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes that reflect the decade they were built in.

Inventory is extremely limited. With only 2 active listings at any given time, you may wait weeks or months for the right home to appear. If you're on a tight timeline, that can be frustrating. Patience isn't optional here — it's required.

It's not new or modern. If you want open-concept layouts, contemporary finishes, and a home that feels like it was built yesterday, Parkridge isn't going to deliver that. The floor plans are products of their era. Some buyers love the solid construction and generous lot sizes enough to overlook the dated interiors. Others don't. Know which camp you're in before you start looking.

There's no commercial within the neighbourhood. No corner store, no coffee shop, no walkable retail. You're driving for everything, even if it's only five minutes. That trade-off is what keeps the streets quiet, but it's still a trade-off.

If Parkridge sounds like it could be the right fit, browse current homes for sale in Parkridge to see what's available. And if you're exploring the broader area, nearby neighbourhoods like Creekside and Glencairn offer different price points and character worth considering. For the full picture of what this part of the city has to offer, take a look across East Regina. I'll truly listen to what matters to you and help you figure out the right fit — no rush, no pressure.