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Southwest Edmonton · pihêsiwin Ward

Terwillegar Towne

One of Edmonton's most sought-after family communities — master-planned, safe, and beautifully connected to nature and the city alike.

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6,627+Residents
80%Single-Family Homes
$500–600KAvg. Home Price
Top 10Safest Neighbourhoods
7+Schools Nearby
1995+Modern Infrastructure
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Community Overview
"Terwillegar Towne is like a small city within the city — walk to schools, parks, rec facilities, and shops, all within a safe, master-planned community with unmatched natural surroundings."
Location
Southwest Edmonton · NW Quadrant · pihêsiwin Ward
Bounded by Terwillegar Blvd (S), 156 St / Terwillegar Dr (W), 142 St (E), 23 Ave (N)
Community Area
1.87 km² (Terwillegar Towne)
Broader TCL area: includes Terwillegar South, Magrath Heights & Mactaggart
Housing Mix
80% single-family · 7% duplexes/triplexes · 5% condos · 3% row houses
100% owner-occupied (Federal Census)
Home Prices
$500K–$600K single-family homes
Magrath Heights: avg. ~$692K
Development
All residential construction post-1995
Modern roads, utilities and stormwater management throughout
Governance
City Councillor: Michael Elliott (pihêsiwin Ward)
HOA: Terwillegar Towne Homeowners Association (TTHOA)
Community League: Terwillegar Community League (TCL)
HOA Annual Fee
Mandatory for all designated TTHOA lands
Due January 1 each year · $35 late fee after Jan 31
Pay via e-transfer or credit card at terwillegartowne.org
HOA Rules
Fences must be white · Exterior renovations require TTHOA approval
Distinctive coloured front doors are encouraged · No city bylaw violations
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Schools

Terwillegar Towne offers exceptional school access — both public and Catholic options spanning every grade level, most within walking distance from the community.

School Board Grades Notes
Esther Starkman School Public K–9 Terwillegar Common & Taylor Green — shared playground with Monsignor Irwin
Monsignor William Irwin School Catholic K–9 Adjacent to Esther Starkman — community TSNAP playground
Nellie Carlson School Public K–6 Mactaggart Drive — Mactaggart Park adjacent
Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School Catholic 10–12 Behind Terwillegar Rec Centre — venue for annual TRAC Run/Walk
Lillian Osborne High School Public 10–12 Serves the broader Terwillegar Heights area
Holy Trinity Catholic High School (Riverbend) Catholic 10–12 Nearby in Riverbend — additional Catholic high school option
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Parks & Green Spaces

The TCL has invested heavily in playgrounds and parks throughout the neighbourhood. Direct ravine and river valley trail access sets Terwillegar apart from virtually every other Edmonton community.

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South Terwillegar Playground & Splash Park
Towne Centre Blvd & South Terwillegar Drive. Popular splash park, playground, sledding hills. Outdoor Movie Night venue.
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TSNAP Playground
Terwillegar Common & Taylor Green. Shared by Esther Starkman and Monsignor Irwin schools. Community-funded facility.
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Mactaggart Park
At Nellie Carlson School on Mactaggart Drive. Peaceful park adjacent to the school — ideal for young families.
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Magrath Park
Magrath Blvd & Magrath Rd. Serves the Magrath Heights sub-community — open green space with playground.
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Tomlinson Common
North side of Tomlinson Common NW. Naturalized greenspace with trails and quiet walking paths.
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Terwillegar Park (Off-Leash)
244+ hectares along the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton's largest off-leash area — trails, river access, ravine scenery.
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Community Garden
TCL-operated garden plots available to residents. Great way to meet neighbours and grow your own produce.
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Town Square
Central community gathering space. Hosts festivals, the Farmers Market, outdoor events and seasonal celebrations.
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Blackmud Creek Ravine
Eastern boundary of the TCL area — naturalized ravine corridor with wildlife and connected trail systems.
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Recreation & Community Life
⭐ Crown Jewel — Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar
Saltwater pool · Wave pool · Lazy river · Waterslide · Twin arenas · Fitness centre · Indoor playground · Library branch. One of Edmonton's most complete recreation facilities, right in the neighbourhood.
  • Free Community League Swim — Saturdays 5–7 pm (TCL membership required)
  • SW Edmonton Farmers Market — Wednesdays 3:30–7:30 pm, May–October (15th season 2026)
  • Outdoor Movie Night — Annual summer event at South Terwillegar Spray Park
  • TRAC Community Run/Walk — Annual 10K / 5K / 3K / Kids 1K event
  • Free Neighbourhood BBQ Program — TCL + Magrath Save On Foods partnership
  • Community sports: soccer, skating, winter outdoor rinks
  • Terwillegar Tribune newsletter — published 5x per year
  • Neighbourhood Watch Program coordinated by TCL
  • TCL membership unlocks skating, swims, sports registrations and more
  • Annual General Meeting — vote for volunteer Board of Directors
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Safety & Crime Statistics
Top 10

Safest Neighbourhoods in Edmonton (2024–2025)

Terwillegar Towne is consistently named among Edmonton's safest communities for families. Southwest Edmonton ranks as the safest quadrant in the entire city by every police metric, with crime rates well below the city average. Edmonton's 2024 overall crime rate dropped 6% — the lowest in nearly a decade.

Crime Severity Index
SW Edmonton's CSI is significantly below Edmonton's city average of 109.3 — one of the lowest in all of Edmonton
2024 Edmonton Crime Trends
Overall crime ↓ 6% · Shootings ↓ 47% · Property crime ↓ 6.5%
Lowest overall crime in nearly a decade city-wide
Community Safety Programs
Active Neighbourhood Watch through TCL · TTHOA enforces community standards preventing nuisance neighbour situations · Regular community events build social cohesion
EPS Division
Southwest Division · Edmonton Police Service
edmontonpolice.ca → Contact EPS → Southwest Division
Family Rankings (2024–2025)
Named among Edmonton's "Best Neighborhoods for Families" — below-average crime rates, excellent schools, parks, and active residents' associations
Emergency Contacts
Emergency: 911
EPS Non-Emergency: 780-423-4567
City of Edmonton 311: 311
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Transit & Getting Around
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Downtown Edmonton
~25–30 min via Terwillegar Drive & Whitemud Freeway
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YEG Airport
~25 min via Anthony Henday Drive & Airport Road
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South Edmonton Common
~20 min — Canada's largest open-air retail hub
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LRT — Century Park Station
~10 min drive — Metro Line NW connects to downtown
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ETS Bus Routes
Routes 59, 60, 131, 132+ connect to Century Park LRT
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Bike & Trail Network
Connected to Edmonton's river valley pathway system — 160+ km of trails
Major Roads
Terwillegar Drive · Anthony Henday Drive (ring road) · 23 Avenue · Rabbit Hill Road · Terwillegar Blvd
Leduc / Nisku Industrial
~20 min south via QEII Highway — major employment corridor for energy sector workers
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Waste Collection & City Services
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Garbage PickupCity of Edmonton bi-weekly residential collection — check edmonton.ca for your specific pick-up schedule by address
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Recycling (Blue Cart)Blue cart program collected on alternating weeks from garbage — paper, plastics, glass, metals
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Organics (Green Cart)Weekly in summer / bi-weekly in winter — food scraps, yard waste, compostable materials
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Large Item PickupBulky item collection — schedule through 311 or edmonton.ca/waste
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Eco Station (Hazardous Waste)South Edmonton Eco Station — 4629 97 St NW — nearest drop-off for hazardous household materials
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Snow RemovalPriority 3 residential streets — City of Edmonton snow clearing schedule applies
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Water & Sewer (EPCOR)EPCOR Water service — 780-442-4311
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ElectricityChoose your own electricity retailer — EPCOR or Enmax most common in SW Edmonton
311 — Your City Connection
Call 311 or visit edmonton.ca/311 for all City of Edmonton service requests: potholes, bylaw concerns, snow removal, waste queries, permits and more.
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Shopping, Dining & Services
📍 Within Terwillegar
Magrath Save On Foods · Terwillegar Town Centre shops · Cafés & restaurants · Medical clinics · Dental offices · Pharmacies · Banks & professional services
🏬 Windermere (5–10 min)
Costco · IKEA · Best Buy · Winners · HomeSense · Fine dining restaurants · Windermere Crossing · Currents of Windermere
🏪 South Edmonton Common (20 min)
One of Canada's largest open-air retail centres — 200+ stores · Cineplex · Major restaurant chains · Sporting Life · Canadian Tire
🥦 Farmers Market
SW Edmonton Farmers Market — every Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm, May–October at the Rec Centre parking lot E. Make, bake or grow market — local producers only
🍽️ Dining Out
Terwillegar area offers casual dining, fast food and local eateries. Windermere has upscale restaurants 10 min away including Earls, Brown's Socialhouse, and more
🏥 Healthcare
Grey Nuns Community Hospital (~15 min) · Multiple walk-in clinics · Royal Alex Hospital (~25 min) · Stollery Children's Hospital (~25 min)
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Surrounding Communities
Windermere / Ambleside
5–10 min SW · Upscale newer development · #1 safest neighbourhood in Edmonton · Premium retail and dining hub
Magrath Heights
Adjacent · Avg. home $692K+ · Part of the broader Terwillegar safe corridor · Excellent schools shared with T-Towne
Mactaggart
Adjacent east · Blackmud Creek ravine access · Large lots · Quieter, established feel · Also in safe SW Edmonton corridor
Riverbend / Bulyea Heights
~10 min east · Bulyea Heights consistently top 5 safest Edmonton neighbourhoods · Mature trees, river valley access
University of Alberta
~20 min via Terwillegar Drive · Easy access for students and faculty in SW Edmonton
Leduc / Nisku / YEG
~20–25 min south · Edmonton Int'l Airport · Nisku Industrial Heartland · Major energy sector employment

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