Elementary Schools
You'll have real choice when it comes to getting your kids into school here, and that's a good thing.
Dr. A.E. Perry School is probably the most central to University Park proper. It's a public K-8 school, so you're not bouncing your kids between buildings for a few years. Perry's got a good reputation in the neighbourhood—solid programming, involved parent community, and they're close enough that a lot of kids can walk there.
Ruth M. Buck School is another public K-8 option serving the area. Similar setup—same grade range, good community ties. Both schools feed into the high school system, so you'll want to verify which catchment your address falls into before you commit to buying. I always tell families looking at homes in University Park: don't assume. Call the school division or check the Regina Public Schools website.
St. Elizabeth School is your Catholic elementary option. It serves K-6, which means you'll need to plan for a middle school transition around grade 7. Catholic programming, active parent community, the usual faith-based curriculum. All three schools are within reasonable distance of most homes in University Park.
High Schools
University Park feeds into a couple of different high school catchments depending on exactly where your house is.
Campbell Collegiate is one option—solid public high school, good academics, active athletics program. Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School serves the Catholic students in the area with strong faith-based programming and good extracurriculars.
And then there's the bonus: the University of Regina is literally right there. Your teenagers can volunteer at campus events, use the Dr. John Chicken Recreation Centre for hockey and swimming, and get exposed to post-secondary life without leaving the neighbourhood. That's genuinely a perk most neighbourhoods don't have.
Childcare and Early Learning
Childcare spots in Regina are tight—I hear this from every family I work with. University Park doesn't have a ton of licensed daycares right in the neighbourhood, so you'll likely need to use private daycares, home-based providers, or look just outside the boundaries.
Before you buy, I'd suggest calling ahead to daycares you're interested in and getting on waitlists early. Some have waiting lists that stretch months, and you don't want to move in and then realize childcare is two neighbourhoods over. There are some daycares in the broader east Regina area (including Varsity Park and nearby), so you're not completely stuck, but do your homework on this one.
Family-Friendly Features
University Park's got solid bones for families, especially if you like being outside.
The Wascana Creek pathway system runs right through and beside the neighbourhood. It's one of Regina's best pathways—great for walking with strollers, biking, jogging. In the warmer months, it's actually a really nice place to spend an afternoon with the kids.
Dr. John Chicken Recreation Centre (right on the U of R campus) has a pool, gym facilities, and hosts camps in the summer. Even if you don't go to the university, as a neighbourhood resident you can access a lot of what's there.
The neighbourhood has parks and playgrounds scattered throughout. Safety-wise, University Park is a stable neighbourhood—most people have been there a while, and it feels pretty quiet. If you want more details on the day-to-day, I've written a full guide to living in University Park.
What Parents Should Know
Here's the honest stuff: University Park's housing stock is aging. Most homes were built in the '70s and '80s. That means you're getting good bones and affordability, but you'll also likely need to budget for updates—kitchens, roofs, windows, furnaces. Some homes have been well-maintained; others haven't. Walk with your eyes open.
Because you're close to the University of Regina, there are rental properties mixed in—which is fine, but it does mean you'll get some student turnover and rental activity on certain streets.
Before you make an offer, verify the school catchment for your specific address. I can't stress this enough. Call Regina Public Schools or check their website. Don't assume based on what your neighbour's kid does.
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