Sherwood Park

Just east of Edmonton in Strathcona County, Sherwood Park started as little more than an idea. In the fall of 1955, families toured a handful of showhomes on land with no trees, no shops, and no amenities, nothing but the promise of what it could become. Seven decades later, that promise has grown into one of Alberta’s largest and most beloved communities, without ever losing the small-town warmth its earliest residents fell in love with. That warmth is felt everywhere today. Broadmoor Lake Park anchors the community with its walking paths and open water, while Festival Place fills the calendar with concerts, plays, and cultural events year-round. Miles of trails wind through the county, connecting neighbourhoods, parks, and green spaces in a way that makes it easy to spend an entire weekend outdoors without ever leaving home. It’s a place built by people who wanted more room to breathe, and it still delivers exactly that. Catch a summer evening at the Farmers’ Market, walk the trails around Broadmoor Lake at sunset, or spend an afternoon exploring the galleries and heritage sites tucked throughout the community, and it’s easy to understand why generations of families have chosen to call Sherwood Park home.