Jumping Pound Ridge Real Estate & Community Guide
The prestigious community of Jumping Pound Ridge is one of Cochrane’s newer developments built on the west side of Cochrane. Boasting magnificent views of the mountains and spectacular views of the Toki Nature Reserve, this exclusive community is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who love having nature on their doorstep. Commuters working in Calgary have direct access to George Fox Trail, only minutes to Cowboy Trail which quickly brings you to the 1A and the Trans-Canada Highway for shopping and entertainment in Calgary, or hiking and adventure in Canmore and Banff.
So Much to Love in Jumping Pound Ridge
Jumping Pound Ridge offers the feeling of rural small-town living. There are great views from every angle of the neighbourhood. Heading to downtown Cochrane gives you the same small-town feeling with an added historical and western atmosphere. Walmart, restaurants (including ethnic cuisines such as Thai, Indian and Sushi), an indoor recreational center, movie theatre, several grocery and home improvement stores, medical offices, library, salons and ice-cream parlours are just some of the many amenities residents of Jumping Pound Ridge can enjoy. The Jumping Pound Ridge Community Association is a great way to connect with your neighbors and get involved in neighbourhood activities.
A pre-school sits just north of the community, while there are 12 schools throughout Cochrane that serve families with public, private, Catholic and French Immersion School options. Cochrane schools fall under Rocky View Schools and the Calgary Catholic School District. There is also an active home-schooling network, Cochrane Home Educators.
What you Need to See in Jumping Pound Ridge
Outdoor Amenities
Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle enjoy the number of paved walking and biking trails throughout the community and the easy access to the river. The trails connect to Cochrane’s extensive pathway system that links each community to each other. Jumping Pound Community Park and Bow Ridge Field are filled with summer days at the playground, biking paths, soccer games and baseball fields. Winter months are filled with kids flying down the toboggan hill, building snowmen and having snowball fights.
Jumping Pound Ridge Loop
A beautiful and quiet 1.4km trail that offers tranquillity and gorgeous scenery with lush foliage and a river. The trail is friendly for all skill levels and is mostly used for walking and running. Dogs are welcome to join their families but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
A short drive from your home in Jumping Pound Ridge will have you at Cochrane’s popular and modern recreation centre. With everything from swimming, skating, curling, climbing, fitness centre, turf for soccer and lacrosse, and more, keeping the kids entertained is a breeze! A great place to host your child’s birthday party, the building also rents out space for corporate events or private functions.
Flourish Clinic
An alternative medicine practitioner office just north of Jumping Pound Ridge. Attention here is focused on helping clients regain their health and energy so they can pursue their passions. The wellness clinic offers massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, nutritionists, coaching, various therapies and more. Visit their website to view their care options and meet their practitioners.
Jumping Pound Ridge Real Estate
Jumping Pound Ridge is made up of primarily single-family homes and townhomes. As of November 2021, the average price of a home is $500,000. Townhomes in the neighbourhood provide low maintenance and start around $240,000, while single-family homes offer more space and yards for entertaining, starting at around $400,000.
Jumping Pound Common
A community of affordable townhomes within Jumping Pound Ridge that offers buyers the best value and price for quality construction by Slokker Homes. 139 units, ranging from 1137-1907 square feet offer buyers with modest budgets a chance to be a part of the highly sought after community of Jumping Pound Ridge.
Jumping Pound Ridge is perfect for anyone with an active lifestyle, those who commute to Calgary for work, as well as being family-friendly and dog friendly. Enjoy the quiet and calm of rural living while having access to shopping, dining and entertainment. With move-in-ready homes and fantastic views, Jumping Pound Ridge may just be the perfect fit for you and your family! Contact our office at 403-253-1901 and we will be glad to match you with the best agent to move you into your next home!
