Community Overview
Sherwood Park — "The Park"
Started in the mid-1950s as a satellite community for Edmonton's refinery workers, Sherwood Park has evolved
into one of Alberta's most desirable places to call home — blending small-town charm with every modern
convenience. It's big enough to have everything you need, and tight-knit enough to feel like community.
Founded1953 (as Campbelltown); renamed
Sherwood Park in 1956
StatusUrban hamlet within Strathcona
County (Specialized Municipality since Jan 1, 1996)
Population75,575 (2024 Municipal Census) —
Alberta's 6th largest city by population
LocationAdjacent to Edmonton's eastern
boundary, Strathcona County, Edmonton Metro Region
Elevation729 m (2,392 ft) above sea
level
Postal CodesT8A through T8H | Area codes:
780, 587, 825
Governing BodyStrathcona County Council —
Mayor Rod Frank | 780-464-8111
Major HighwaysHwy 14, Hwy 21, Hwy 216
(Anthony Henday), Hwy 630 (Wye Rd), Hwy 16 (Yellowhead)
Lifestyle & Amenities
A Community Built for Living Well
Sherwood Park residents enjoy a quality of life that sets the standard for communities in
the Edmonton Metropolitan Region — award-winning recreation, vibrant arts, and a culture of neighbourly
connection.
🌸
Spring
Trail walks, community clean-up events, outdoor fitness, and neighbourhood coffee meetups
as the community comes alive.
☀️
Summer
Canada Day festival, outdoor concerts at Festival Place, picnics at Broadmoor Lake, spray
pads for kids, and the famous Savour food festival.
🍂
Fall
Trail hikes through golden aspen forests, Culture Days events, Remembrance Day ceremonies,
and Stuff-A-Bus holiday food drives.
❄️
Winter
Outdoor skating rinks, cross-country skiing at Wilderness Centre, Celebration of Lights,
New Year's events, and cozy indoor rec centres.
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World-Class Recreation
9 recreation centres including the flagship Millennium Place — featuring an
Olympic-calibre aquatics facility, NHL-size arenas, fitness studios, and indoor tracks.
🎭
Arts & Culture
Festival Place hosts 100+ professional performances a year. Gallery@501, Smeltzer House
Visual Arts Centre, and the Strathcona County Museum round out the cultural scene.
📚
Library & Learning
The Strathcona County Library at Centre in the Park is a modern, award-winning facility
offering books, digital resources, and community programming for all ages.
Education
Exceptional Schools for Every Family
Sherwood Park is served by two publicly funded school divisions, a charter school for
gifted learners, and numerous private options — offering English, French Immersion, Catholic, and specialty
programs.
🏆 Salisbury Composite High School ('Sal Comp') is one of Alberta's top high schools — home to
the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and approximately 1,400 students. New Horizons Charter
School is Alberta's oldest charter school, serving gifted learners from Kindergarten through Grade 9
with no tuition fees.
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Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS)
- Salisbury Composite High (Gr. 10–12) — IB Programme
- Sherwood Heights & Rudolph Hennig Junior Highs
- SouthPointe School (K–9)
- Lakeland Ridge School (K–9)
- Heritage Hills Elementary (K–6, incl. French Immersion)
- Ecole Campbelltown (French Immersion)
- Strathcona Christian Academy (Elementary & Secondary)
- New Horizons Charter School (Gifted, K–9)
- Woodbridge Farms, Westboro, Pine Street & more elementaries
✝️
Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS)
- Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School (Gr. 10–12)
- Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help (French Immersion, Gr. 5–8)
- Holy Redeemer Catholic School
- St. Nicholas Catholic School (incl. Ukrainian Bilingual)
- St. Patrick, St. Theresa & St. John Paul II Catholic Schools
- Madonna Catholic School (Pre-K to Gr. 4)
- St. Jerome & St. Bernadette Catholic Schools
- Nature Kindergarten programs available
Parks, Trails & Outdoors
Green Spaces Around Every Corner
Sherwood Park is renowned for its parks, trails, and access to pristine natural areas —
from community spray decks to UNESCO Biosphere wilderness just minutes away.
🌊
Broadmoor Lake Park
The jewel of Sherwood Park's green network — scenic walking paths encircling a
beautiful lake, adjacent to Centre in the Park and Festival Place.
🌲
Sherwood Park Natural Area
A forested natural area within the community offering walking trails, wildlife habitat,
and a peaceful escape from daily life.
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Elk Island National Park
Just 20 minutes east — Canada's most fenced national park. Home to bison, elk, and
hundreds of bird species. Excellent for day hikes and camping.
| Heritage Trail System |
Interconnected paved multi-use trails linking all neighbourhoods, parks, and schools throughout Sherwood
Park |
| Cooking Lake-Blackfoot |
Provincial Recreation Area with 85 km of hiking trails across four staging areas — diverse wildlife and
habitat |
| Beaver Hills Biosphere |
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offering camping, hiking, fishing, and nature experiences across all four seasons
|
| Ministik Lake Sanctuary |
20,000-acre protected habitat for migratory birds including American white pelican, great blue heron, and
horned grebe |
| Islet Lake |
Strathcona Wilderness Centre — canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing programs |
| Spray Decks |
Multiple seasonal spray decks at neighbourhood parks throughout Sherwood Park for kids in summer |
| Dog Off-Leash Areas |
Designated off-leash parks throughout the community — check strathcona.ca for locations |
Healthcare
Excellent Medical Services On Your Doorstep
| Hospital |
Strathcona Community Hospital — full acute care, 24/7 emergency services, located
centrally in Sherwood Park |
| Ambulance / EMS |
Strathcona County Emergency Services — highly-rated paramedic service integrated with fire response |
| Walk-In Clinics |
Multiple walk-in medical clinics throughout all major commercial areas in Sherwood Park |
| Pharmacy |
Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Sobeys Pharmacy, and independent pharmacies across the community |
| Dental & Specialists |
Numerous dental, optometry, physiotherapy, and specialist clinics throughout the community |
| Mental Health |
Family & Community Services (county-run), private counselling, and crisis support available —
780-464-8111 |
| Health Insurance |
All Alberta residents covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) |
Transportation
Well Connected — By Car or Transit
| Highways |
Highway 14, Highway 21, Highway 216 (Anthony Henday Drive), Highway 630 (Wye Road), Highway 16
(Yellowhead) |
| Drive to Edmonton |
Approx. 20 minutes to downtown Edmonton via the Sherwood Park Freeway (Highway 14) |
| Local Transit |
Strathcona County Transit — comprehensive local bus network connecting neighbourhoods, schools, and
shopping |
| Edmonton Routes |
ETS express routes and Route 512 connect Sherwood Park to Edmonton's transit network |
| Park & Ride |
Park & Ride facilities at main transit terminals for Edmonton commuters |
| Mobility Bus |
Accessible transit (Mobility Bus) for residents with disabilities — contact 780-464-8111 |
| Cycling |
Extensive Heritage Trail network supports safe commuting and recreation cycling throughout the community
|
| Winter Roads |
County maintains urban snow clearing on roads, sidewalks, and trails — priority scheduling in place |
Utilities & Waste Collection
The Green Routine & Home Services
♻️ Strathcona County's Green Routine program provides weekly waste collection to all urban
Sherwood Park residences using a three-cart system. Subscription required — set up upon moving in.
🗑️
Black Cart — Waste
General household garbage. Collected every week on your scheduled day.
Must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM.
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Blue Cart — Recycling
Paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass. Collected every other
week. Check strathcona.ca for what goes in each cart.
🟢
Green Cart — Organics
Food scraps, yard waste, and compostable materials. Collected every
week. No need for plastic bags — paper or no liner preferred.
| Bulk Pickup |
Large item pickup available — contact Strathcona County at 780-464-8111 to schedule |
| Enviroservice Station |
Broadview Enviroservice Station — drop-off for hazardous materials, electronics, paint, and large items
|
| Schedule |
strathcona.ca/waste-collection-schedules or call 780-464-8111 to find your zone pickup day |
| Water & Sewer |
Strathcona County — contact 780-464-8111 to set up utility billing when you move in |
| Electricity |
ATCO Electric — 310-5678 | atco.com |
| Natural Gas |
ATCO Gas — 310-5678 | atco.com |
| Internet |
TELUS Fibre, Shaw/Rogers, Xplornet & others — fibre optic available in most areas |
| Property Tax |
Paid to Strathcona County — online (County Connect), bank, or in person at County Hall, 2001 Sherwood
Drive |
Safety & Security
One of the Region's Safest Communities
🛡️ Sherwood Park is consistently recognized as one of the safest communities in the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region. Safety is the #1 reason residents cite for choosing and remaining in Sherwood
Park.
| Police |
RCMP Strathcona County Detachment — Non-emergency: 780-467-7741 | Emergency: 9-1-1 |
| Fire Service |
Strathcona County Emergency Services — 6 strategically placed fire stations throughout Sherwood Park |
| Crime Mapping |
Live RCMP crime map available at strathcona.ca/rcmp-crime-map — updated regularly |
| Proactive Patrols |
Real-time proactive patrol map at strathcona.ca/proactive-patrols-map |
| Bylaw Enforcement |
Dedicated bylaw officers for noise, parking, property standards — 780-464-8111 |
| School Resource Officers |
SRO program assigns RCMP officers to local high schools for community safety |
| Emergency Alerts |
Sign up for county-wide emergency notification at strathcona.ca/emergency-notification |
| Victim Services |
Strathcona County Victim Services — support for crime survivors and family members — 780-467-7741 |
| Fire Insurance |
Excellent residential fire insurance rates — due to close proximity of multiple fire stations |
Community Events
A Year Full of Community Spirit
Sherwood Park has one of the most active community event calendars in Alberta. There's
always something to bring neighbours together.
- Canada Day Festival — July 1st celebrations at Broadmoor Lake Park
- Family Day in Strathcona County — February long weekend events
- New Year's Eve Celebration — annual community countdown
- Celebration of Lights — spectacular winter light displays
- Culture Days — celebrating arts and cultural diversity
- Savour Strathcona County — popular local food & drink festival
- Annual Golf Classic — Broadmoor Public Golf Course
- Active Aging Week — programs and events for seniors
- Play Days — outdoor family fun days for kids
- Remembrance Day Ceremonies — community-wide
- Stuff-A-Bus — holiday season food bank drive
- 2026 Alberta Summer Games — Sherwood Park is host community
