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Sherwood Park, Alberta
The community I know street by street.
Sherwood Park is the urban heart of Strathcona County — a community of lakes, trails and mature neighbourhoods just east of Edmonton. Here's what to know if you're buying or selling here.
Why People Love It Here
Close to the city. Nothing like the city.
Sherwood Park sits right on Edmonton's eastern edge, connected by the Sherwood Park Freeway, Baseline Road, Wye Road and the Anthony Henday ring road — so downtown, the refineries, the airport and the rest of the region are all a straightforward drive.
But it doesn't feel like a suburb of anything. It has its own town centre, its own recreation centres, its own festivals and a library people actually go to. Neighbourhoods are built around lakes and trail systems, and most of the housing is single-family homes on real lots — with townhomes and condos clustered near the centre and along the newer east side.
For families, it's the schools and the space. For downsizers, it's the amenities without the traffic. For anyone, it's the feeling of knowing your neighbours.
The Basics
Good to know before you move.
- Municipality: Sherwood Park is a hamlet within Strathcona County — your property taxes and services come from the County.
- Schools: Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools both operate here, with French immersion options. School boundaries matter when you're choosing a neighbourhood — ask me.
- Getting around: Strathcona County Transit runs local routes and commuter service into Edmonton. Most households still drive.
- Housing mix: Mostly detached homes from the 1960s onward, plus townhomes, duplexes and condo apartments. Newer construction is concentrated on the east side of the community.
- Acreages: Just outside the hamlet boundary, rural Strathcona County offers acreage living minutes from town.
Neighbourhoods
Every neighbourhood has its own personality.
Pricing, lot sizes, home ages and school catchments change from one to the next. Here's a quick orientation — I'm happy to go deeper on any of them.
Newer east side
The newest parts of Sherwood Park, built out over the last couple of decades around lakes, parks and the Emerald Hills shopping and recreation area. Expect newer construction, modern floor plans and a mix of detached homes, duplexes and townhomes.
- Emerald Hills
- Lakeland Ridge
- Summerwood
- Aspen Trails
- Clarkdale Meadows
- Foxboro
- Regency Park
- Davidson Creek
Established central & west
The mature heart of the community — tree-lined streets, bigger lots, and homes that range from well-kept originals to fully renovated. Close to Broadmoor Lake, the town centre, Festival Place and the main recreation centres.
- Brentwood
- Broadmoor
- Centre in the Park
- Glen Allan
- Maplegrove
- Mills Haven
- Sherwood Heights
- Village on the Lake
- Westboro
- Woodbridge Farms
- Nottingham
- Craigavon
- Cambrian
- Charlton Heights
- Chelsea Heights
- Heritage Hills
- Ordze
- Pinewood
- Salisbury
- Wye Gardens
Not sure which neighbourhood fits? Tell me what matters to you and I'll point you to the right streets.
Things To Do
Life in the Park.
Millennium Place
The community's flagship recreation centre — pools, arenas, fitness and field house, all under one roof.
Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Aquatics and fitness on the east side, next to the Emerald Hills shopping district.
Glen Allan & Kinsmen
Glen Allan Recreation Complex and the Kinsmen Leisure Centre round out the pools, rinks and programs in the established neighbourhoods.
Broadmoor Lake Park
The green centre of the community — walking paths around the lake, playgrounds, and the spot for summer festivals and winter skating.
Trails & golf
Multi-use trails connect most neighbourhoods, and Broadmoor Public Golf Course sits right in town. The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is a short drive east.
Festival Place
A performing arts theatre on Broadmoor Lake with concerts, comedy and community events year-round.
Strathcona County Library
A busy, modern library in the town centre — programs for kids, study space, and a reason to visit Centre in the Park.
Shopping & dining
Sherwood Park Mall, the Emerald Hills district, Baseline Road and Wye Road cover groceries, big-box and local restaurants without a trip into Edmonton.
Into Edmonton
The Sherwood Park Freeway and Baseline Road run straight into the city; the Anthony Henday connects to everywhere else. Downtown is a reasonable drive outside rush hour.
Buying Here
What I tell Sherwood Park buyers.
- Decide on new vs. mature first. East-side homes are newer with smaller yards; established neighbourhoods have bigger lots and older mechanicals. Both are great — they're just different.
- Check the school boundaries before you fall in love with a house, not after.
- Ask for the RPR early on any house — it tells you whether the garage, fence and deck are where they're supposed to be.
- Think about the drive you'll actually make. Baseline vs. Wye vs. the Henday changes your commute more than the neighbourhood does.
Selling Here
What I tell Sherwood Park sellers.
- Price against your neighbourhood, not the county average. A home in Mills Haven and a home in Emerald Hills attract different buyers at different numbers.
- Buyers here compare carefully. There's always another listing nearby, so presentation and the first two weeks matter.
- Get your RPR and compliance sorted before you list — it's the most common thing that delays an Alberta closing.
- Highlight what's walkable. Lakes, trails, schools and rec centres are the reasons people choose the Park — make sure your listing says so.
Sherwood Park Homes
Ready to look at homes in the Park?
Search what's on the market right now, or tell me what you're after and I'll keep an eye out.