Living in Clayton Park, Halifax NS: Neighbourhood Guide and FAQ

Homes in Clayton Park

A mix of detached homes and apartment and condo buildings. The Shaw company, the prime developer, required a high share of brick, and many houses follow mid-century post-and-beam styles in earthy tones. Recent listings show detached homes around 60 years old and condo apartments along Parkland Drive, on municipal water and municipal sewer.

Who Clayton Park suits

People who want a brick or mid-century home, or a condo apartment, close to a major bus terminal, the Canada Games Centre and Bayers Lake shopping.

Schools near Clayton Park

Duc d'Anville ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 6, English), 12 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax
Grosvenor-Wentworth Park ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5 English; Primary to grade 5 French), 4 Downing Street, Halifax
Rockingham ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5, English and French), 31 Tremont Drive, Halifax
Clayton Park Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8, English), 45 Plateau Crescent, Halifax
Fairview Junior HighJunior high for French Immersion students (grades 6-9), 155 Rosedale Avenue, Halifax
Halifax West HighSenior high (English grades 9-12, French grades 10-12), 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax

Clayton Park is in the Halifax West family of schools. English students from these elementary schools go to Clayton Park Junior High, then Halifax West High starting in grade 9; French Immersion students go to Fairview Junior High. HRCE has said a new school is in early planning for the Clayton Park and Fairview area. Families should confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder (Home Address Lookup), because boundaries can change.

Parks, lakes and recreation

Belchers Marsh Park off Parkland Drive, an easy 1.5 km gravel loop with a lookoff platform for birdwatching
Mainland North Linear Parkway, a wooded trail of about 4 km
Mainland Common, with the Canada Games Centre, Keshen Goodman Public Library and sports fields
Neighbourhood parks including Glenbourne Sports Field, Veterans Memorial Park, Langbrae-Turnmill Park, Stratford Way Park, Armstrong Court Park, D.J. Butler Park and Willett Street Park

Shopping, transit and services

Lacewood Terminal (Halifax Transit) at 320 Lacewood Drive, served by routes including 2, 3, 4, 21, 28, 30, 39, 135, 136, 137, 138 and 433
Express routes 135, 136, 137 and 138 run to the IWK Health Centre; route 4 runs to Dalhousie University
Canada Games Centre (opened 2011) with a 25-metre pool, leisure pool, field house, running track and fitness centre
Keshen Goodman Public Library on the Mainland Common
Bayers Lake Business Park next door, with large-format retailers such as Costco and Walmart

Commute from Clayton Park

Main routes out are Dunbrack Street, Lacewood Drive and Highway 102, with the Lacewood Drive interchange (Exit 2A) and a Dunbrack-Lacewood underpass opened in 2011. Bayers Lake Business Park, beside Clayton Park, is about 11 km from downtown Halifax according to the municipality. No sourced drive time for Clayton Park specifically.

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Clayton Park FAQ

Where is Clayton Park?

Clayton Park is on the Halifax mainland, between Fairview to the south and Rockingham to the north, with Clayton Park West next door. Main roads include Dunbrack Street, Lacewood Drive and Parkland Drive.

When was Clayton Park built?

The development was approved by Halifax County on 12 July 1962, and the main phase was finished in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Halifax annexed the area in 1969.

What schools serve Clayton Park?

Clayton Park is in the Halifax West family. Elementary schools include Duc d'Anville, Grosvenor-Wentworth Park and Rockingham, then Clayton Park Junior High (or Fairview Junior High for French Immersion) and Halifax West High. Confirm with HRCE's School Finder for your address.

What kind of homes are in Clayton Park?

You will find detached homes, many with brick and mid-century post-and-beam styles, plus apartment and condo buildings. Recent listings show detached homes around 60 years old and condos along Parkland Drive, on municipal water and sewer.

What is there to do in Clayton Park?

The Canada Games Centre has pools, a track and a fitness centre, and the Keshen Goodman Public Library is on the Mainland Common. Belchers Marsh Park and the Mainland North Linear Parkway offer easy walking trails.

Is Clayton Park well served by transit?

Yes. The Lacewood Terminal at 320 Lacewood Drive is a hub for many Halifax Transit routes, including express buses to the IWK Health Centre. Check Halifax Transit for current schedules.

Where can I see homes for sale in Clayton Park?

Use the map search on this site and choose Clayton Park in the neighbourhood filter. Save the search and you'll get new Clayton Park listings by email, or book a showing and Chris will meet you there.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Clayton Park?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, works with buyers and sellers in Clayton Park and across Halifax, from the peninsula to the mainland suburbs. Call or text 902-914-5455 or book a call on this site.

Sources

Neighbourhood information is a general guide compiled from public sources and recent listings. Confirm school catchments, services and zoning for a specific property before you buy.

Living in Clayton Park