The community of Sherwood Park is located just east of Edmonton. It is a community that has seen tremendous growth over the past two decades with well over two-thirds of Strathcona County residents residing here.

Growth is the abiding promise in Sherwood Park. Even now, there are several ongoing residential developments that make it the perfect place to put down roots in. There is the ambitious Centre in the Park at the heart of the community that will combine residential, retail and public spaces to make it a true urban centre of the future.

Both Salvi Group and Cameron Development are building contemporary mixed-use condos at Centre in the Park. Salvi (www.mysavona.ca ) offers luxury condo living and mixed-use retail for those who crave convenience, coupled with style and simplicity. While Cameron Developments (www.camdevcorp.com) is building a new mixed-use development that includes a multi-storey residential building and is located across from Strathcona County’s administrative offices and community centre, shopping mall, St. Theresa (middle school) and Salisbury Composite High School.

Sherwood Park also boasts the affluent Sherwood Golf and Country Cub Estates community (www.landrex.com). Developed by Landrex, it offers some of the most luxurious homes this side of Edmonton. Homebuyers also get a terrific amount of choice for front drive, laned and duplex homes in Qualico Communities’ Summerwood (www.summerwood.qualicocommunitiesedmonton.com). SummerWood is conveniently located near grocery stores, shopping, restaurants and recreation facilities. For ease of access, the Yellowhead Highway and Highway 21 are just minutes away.

But why will people want to live in Sherwood Park? Well, for one thing, there is no shortage of amenities, including boutique shops, delicious diners and various points of interests that make it a great place to live. Here are a few, as we Explore Sherwood Park.

Dine

You can’t get more family-run than Vicky’s! This landmark bistro and wine bar along Festival Avenue serves up a dizzying array of dishes that fuses traditional Greek and western cuisine.
Vicky’s Bistro and Wine Bar is located next to the Strathcona County Library and provides an elegant dining experience!
After over 30 years of experience and unforgettable cuisine, the Milonas family have integrated a new generation of family into a modern dining experience.
Try out their Paidakia prime char-broiled lamb chops with mint glaze. Or the popular Salmon Mediterranean that uses fresh, organic Chinook salmon with tomato, avocado and apples served on a bed of greens with house-made balsamic glaze.

Shop

It’s been over five decades since Greenland was first established. In 1960, John Chichak started the company, specializing in lawn maintenance with a small garden centre in north Edmonton. In 1989, John’s children - Deborah, Tim, Wayne, and son-in-law Rod, decided to build a garden centre that was to be a year-round destination for gardening, home décor and so much more. On April 23, 1991, the new Greenland celebrated it’ grand opening.

Since then, Greenland has grown to be one of the largest garden centers in Alberta. There is a wide array of products here ranging from garden décor and supplies to home décor. And plants, of course – roses, perennials, trees and shrubs, tropicals, and herbs. They can all be found at their location where Clover Bar Road (Exit 405) meets Yellowhead Trail (Highway 16) just a few minutes east of Edmonton.

Discover

This park is part of Edmonton’s River Valley Trail System, connected to Rundle Park by a pedestrian bridge. It is a four-season playground readily available to residents of Sherwood Park and the greater Edmonton area. Besides animal watching, bird watching and stargazing there are a ton of fun activities to be enjoyed in the park, including hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, trail running and a fertile ground for the photography enthusiasts. Permitted activities may vary within the park, so it’s best to check with park staff, especially regarding COVID-19 guidelines.