College Park, Oakville: Neighborhood Guide
College Park is a central Oakville neighborhood bordered by Sixteen Mile Creek, home to Sheridan College and the historic Oakville Golf Club, offering an affordable, diverse mix of high-rise condos, townhomes, and detached homes near Glen Abbey Golf Course.
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Location | Central Oakville, bounded by Sixteen Mile Creek (west), the QEW (south), Upper Middle Road (north), and Trafalgar Road (east) |
Developed | Starting in the 1950s, with demand accelerating after Sheridan College opened in 1967 |
Notable institutions | Sheridan College, Oakville-Trafalgar campus; Oakville Golf Club, founded 1921 |
Housing stock | High-rise and mid-rise condominiums, townhomes, and detached homes including bungalows and side-splits |
School district | Halton District School Board (public); Halton Catholic District School Board (Catholic) |
Boundaries and development history described from local Oakville neighborhood profiles. Sheridan College and Oakville Golf Club founding dates sourced from local Oakville neighborhood guides. School and board details sourced from hdsb.ca and hcdsb.org.
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Welcome to College Park
A centrally located, affordable Oakville neighborhood shaped by two golf courses, one of Canada's leading arts colleges, and a genuine mix of ages.
Carved away by Sixteen Mile Creek along the western boundary of College Park, this natural border is privileged by spectacular views of the world renowned Glen Abbey Golf Course at the north end, and at the south end sits the Oakville Golf Club. Another claim to fame for College Park is the award-winning Sheridan College. The diverse demographics include students, families, and seniors, creating a vibrant mix of age groups and a wide range of housing options, from high-rise condominiums to townhomes and detached homes. Residents cherish the abundant parks and trails and the proximity of the Uptown Core, with a transit terminal, Oakville Place Mall, highways, and the GO Train Station.
Development of College Park began slowly in the 1950s, and it was not until Sheridan College arrived in 1967 that demand in the neighborhood really took off. Today, Sheridan is known for its programs in animation, design, film, creative writing, music, and television, and the neighborhood has a reputation as one of the more affordable areas in Oakville.
What to Love About College Park
- Sheridan College: Oakville-Trafalgar campus, offering degree programs to more than 7,500 students in fine arts, liberal arts, business, and applied technology.
- Oakville Golf Club: founded in 1921, an executive 9-hole private course with dining and social activities, one of the oldest private golf clubs in the GTA.
- Views of Glen Abbey Golf Course: across Sixteen Mile Creek from the neighborhood's north end.
- The Enclaves: a collection of luxury cul-de-sacs backing onto Sixteen Mile Creek that consistently sell above one million dollars.
Local Lifestyle in College Park
College Park's mix of students, families, and seniors gives it a genuine cross-generational feel, with condominium high-rises attracting students and downsizers, and detached homes on mature lots suiting long-term families. The McCraney Valley Trail connects much of the neighborhood's northern half behind Sheridan College, linking to local parks and White Oaks Secondary School.
Demographic and trail details described from local Oakville neighborhood guides.
Dining, Entertainment and Shopping
Oakville Place Mall is close by for shopping and dining, with a solid selection of stores and a food court, and the broader Uptown Core adds a transit terminal and additional retail nearby. For golfers, Oakville Golf Club offers dining and social activities on site.
Shopping and dining details described from local Oakville neighborhood guides.
Things to Do
- Oakville Golf Club: a historic 9-hole executive course founded in 1921, with dining and social activities.
- McCraney Valley Trail: connecting the neighborhood's northern half behind Sheridan College to local parks.
- Sixteen Mile Creek trails and green space along the neighborhood's western boundary.
Recreation details described from local Oakville neighborhood guides.
College Park Associated Schools
Catholic
St. Michael CES (RT) Grade JK to 8
St. Mary CES (FI) Grade 4 to 8
St. Marguerite d'Youville CES (FI) Grade 1 to 3
Our Lady of Peace CES (ExF) Grade 5 to 8
St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS (FI) Grade 9 to 11
Holy Trinity CSS (RT and ExF) Grade 9 to 12
RT: Regular Track. FI: French Immersion. ExF: Extended French.
Public
Montclair PES (ET) Grade JK to 8
Sunningdale PES (FI) Grade 2 to 8*
White Oaks Secondary School PSS (ET and FI) Grade 9 to 12
ET: English Track. FI: French Immersion. *Redirection.
School assignments provided by the client's local area knowledge and cross-checked against the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board directories. School catchment boundaries are set by the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board and may change, and the redirection note above indicates the assignment can shift. Buyers should confirm current boundary assignments directly with the applicable board before purchasing.
College Park Real Estate Market
College Park offers one of Oakville's broadest price ranges in a single neighborhood: bungalows, split levels, and older two storey homes on decent sized lots at more accessible price points, semis and townhouses as reasonably priced options for young families, condominium high-rises favored by students and seniors, and, at the top end, The Enclaves along Sixteen Mile Creek consistently selling above one million dollars.
For buyers navigating these different housing options, working with an experienced oakville real estate agent can help provide a clearer picture of current market values and available properties. Housing type and pricing context is based on local Oakville neighborhood real estate guides, but current pricing should be confirmed with a licensed agent before making a decision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College Park in Oakville?
College Park sits in central Oakville, bounded by Sixteen Mile Creek to the west, the QEW to the south, Upper Middle Road to the north, and Trafalgar Road to the east. It sits directly across the creek from Glen Abbey Golf Course.
What is Sheridan College known for?
Sheridan College's Oakville-Trafalgar campus, which opened in 1967, is known for its programs in animation, design, film, creative writing, music, and television, and serves more than 7,500 students. Its animation program in particular has a reputation for attracting recruiters from Hollywood and the Canadian film industry.
What kind of homes are in College Park?
College Park has one of Oakville's most varied housing mixes, including bungalows, split levels, and two storey homes on mature lots, along with townhomes, semi-detached homes, and both mid-rise and high-rise condominiums. The Enclaves, a collection of luxury cul-de-sacs on Sixteen Mile Creek, sell for a million dollars or more.
What schools serve College Park?
Public students in College Park typically attend Montclair PES, Sunningdale PES, or White Oaks Secondary School, all Halton District School Board schools. Catholic students typically attend St. Michael CES, St. Mary CES, St. Marguerite d'Youville CES, Our Lady of Peace CES, St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS, or Holy Trinity CSS, all Halton Catholic District School Board schools.
Is College Park an affordable Oakville neighborhood?
Yes, relative to many other Oakville neighborhoods. College Park has a reputation as one of the more affordable areas in Oakville, though pricing varies significantly, from more accessible bungalows and condos to The Enclaves' luxury cul-de-sacs, which consistently sell above one million dollars.
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