Empire Park is a diverse neighbourhood, with residential, commercial, institutional and industrial land uses. Development of the neighbourhood began during the 1960s and for the most part was complete by the 1970s.
Most homes are contained within row housing and apartment complexes. Southgate Shopping Centre is the primary commercial development within the neighbourhood and the major shopping facility for residents of nearby areas. Civic ward: papastew. District: Scona. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.