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Rocky Ridge

Calgary · NW

About Rocky Ridge

A northwest neighbourhood with detached homes, attached housing and apartments, Ranch recreation and the separate Shane Homes YMCA. Identify the property's actual association and account before assuming which facilities come with the home.

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Painted view of Rocky Ridge red windmill and landscaped path
Artwork based on REPYYC Rocky-Ridge-35 community photograph

Does this community have an HOA or RA?

Yes

Does every property participate?

Requires title / association confirmation
Research requiredNo source — Research required

Special-pass terms acknowledge unencumbered homes; a complete parcel audit is outstanding.

Separate community association

Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association

Private amenity

Ranch park, courts, seasonal water recreation and skating

Condominium overlays

The Lakes development has a separate HOA assessment and condominium charges. Review the actual unit records; its Lake Club membership does not include Ranch access.

Fee snapshot

RRRHA · Mandatory

$250.00

Posted annual homeowner rate - effective year unconfirmed

RRROCA · Optional

$30.00

Posted annual membership - effective year unconfirmed

Lake Club HOA · Mandatory

$300.00

2026

Who charges what

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Where the rules change

Sub-areas and phases

  • The Lakes at Rocky Ridge / Lake Club

    Separate HOA with its own indoor club, owner assessment and condominium overlays. Its membership does not include Ranch access.

    Association-published

Development history

The Ranch's development history is not the whole neighbourhood's

Association-published

RRRHA dates completion of its subdivision's final phase and transfer of amenity responsibilities to 2003. Its history describes an elected volunteer board. This timeline does not establish the construction date of every property in the larger municipal community.

Housing & households

Housing mix and construction periods

Government-published

2021 Census of Canada

The City's 2021 profile records 62% detached houses, 7% semi-detached homes, 8% row homes and 22% apartments below five storeys. It reports 82% owner households and 18% renter households.

Among occupied dwellings, 28% were built in 1991-2000 and 54% in 2001-2010. These rounded historical figures describe the neighbourhood, not today's inventory or any property's maintenance condition.

Parks & recreation

Ranch recreation and the YMCA are different destinations

Government-published

The City-owned Shane Homes YMCA at 11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW opened January 15, 2018. Its facilities include pools, ice surfaces, gyms, fitness spaces, a theatre and library. YMCA Calgary operates it; confirm admission separately from the Ranch account.

The Ranch's park has its own guest and seasonal operating rules. A listing that mentions nearby recreation should identify the operator and the exact entitlement it promises.

Getting around

Check the connection to Tuscany station

Government-published

Calgary Transit provides a Tuscany-Rocky Ridge station map in its northwest Red Line resources. Use it to check the station-side access, then plan the trip from the actual home at the time you travel. Neighbourhood proximity alone does not establish a walk time or service frequency.

Schools & enrollment

Use the address and program for school research

Government-published

CBE's school finder assigns results by home address and chosen program and links to school details and overflow information. Check the intended grade and entry year directly; a school near the Ranch or across the Royal Oak boundary is not automatically the designated school.

Community photography

A closer look at Rocky Ridge

What to verify

Buyer checklist

Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association

  1. 01Match the legal title to the Ranch account and check for other associations or condominium charges.
  2. 02Have the closing office obtain the Ranch fee-search response and current invoice.
  3. 03Resolve the published deadline conflict and any arrears or collection costs.
  4. 04Arrange the property card and new-owner registration.
  5. 05If renting, secure written approval for the intended household and owner overlap.
  6. 06Check current boating instructions and any special-pass availability directly.

Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association

  1. 01Identify each homeowner or condominium organization separately from RRROCA.
  2. 02Check event registration requirements before buying membership for a particular program.

The Lakes at Rocky Ridge Homeowners Association

  1. 01Confirm the unit belongs to this HOA and obtain its separate condominium records.
  2. 02Ask Simco for a current account statement, payment instructions and any outstanding charges.
  3. 03Review current governing documents and title; no registered instrument is verified here.
  4. 04Arrange fob handover and manager activation before move-in.
  5. 05For tenants, complete the landlord agreement and household registration.
  6. 06Do not treat the Lake Club name as private lake access or Ranch membership.

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