SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA

STRATHCONA COUNTY


About Sherwood Park & Strathcona County

The urban service area of Sherwood Park is located in Strathcona County, Alberta, immediately adjacent to the city of Edmonton's south east side. One of the largest hamlets in Alberta, Sherwood Park is home to over 65,000 people living in 23,000 homes. In addition, there are over 27,000 people living in suburban and rural Strathcona County communities around Sherwood Park, bringing the total population of the area to approximately 92,000 people and over 32,000 homes. Sherwood Park is both a hamlet and an urban service area, allowing it to share a local government with the surrounding Strathcona County and also receive provincial grants and funding available to urban centres.

Strathcona County and Sherwood Park provide a wide range of residential lifestyle options, from lakeside living and hobby farming to suburban family neighbourhoods and luxury executive communities. Sherwood Park in particular is ideally placed for those searching for safe, comfortable communities with accessible city-class amenities, including recreational facilities, a first class education system, and local access to emergency and social services.

There are many fantastic parks and protected natural areas in and around Strathcona County. The popular Strathcona Wilderness Centre is located only 20 minutes east of Sherwood Park and features over 550 acres of natural central Alberta scenery and 12 kilometres of multi-use trails. Nearby is the amazing must-visit Elk Island National Park, home to herds of wild bison, moose and – of course – elk. And for those who prefer to enjoy the great outdoors closer to home, there are many parks and walking trails right in Sherwood Park.

Those who enjoy mixing work and pleasure will find Sherwood Park and Strathcona County the ideal place to get a business off the ground. With no business tax and no business license requirement, it is easier to provide specialized products and services in a home run business setting. As a result, Strathcona County provides residents an abundance of small, locally owned and operated businesses including tree farms, quaint country cafes, and bed and breakfast style inns.



Latest Listings in Sherwood Park

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18 Cavan Crescent, E4445708, Alberta,

Courtesy of Brendan Rost of MaxWell Polaris

4 beds 4 baths 1638 sqft

18 Cavan Crescent

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445708

$524,900
40 HAWKINS Crescent, E4445706, Alberta,

Courtesy of Taylor Nodeland of Royal LePage Prestige Realty

4 beds 2 baths 1238 sqft

40 HAWKINS Crescent

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445706

$465,000
7733 ELLESMERE Lane, E4445673, Alberta,

Courtesy of Vishal Shah of MaxWell Polaris

4 beds 4 baths 1622 sqft

7733 ELLESMERE Lane

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445673

$619,900
213 279 WYE Road, E4445667, Alberta,

Courtesy of Scott Macmillan of RE/MAX Elite

2 beds 2 baths 948 sqft

213 279 WYE Road

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445667

$299,702
 E4429218, Alberta,

Courtesy of Chris Squires of Realty Unleashed Inc

4 beds 4 baths 2539 sqft

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4429218

$944,990
19 GARFIELD Crescent, E4445549, Alberta,

Courtesy of Nicole Bosse of RE/MAX River City

4 beds 3 baths 1272 sqft

19 GARFIELD Crescent

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445549

$445,000
1191 SANDSTONE Boulevard, E4445519, Alberta,

Courtesy of Nikola Jankovic of Exp Realty

4 beds 4 baths 2778 sqft

1191 SANDSTONE Boulevard

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445519

$815,000
433 VILLAGE Drive, E4445497, Alberta,

Courtesy of Don McKay of Royal LePage Prestige Realty

3 beds 4 baths 2691 sqft

433 VILLAGE Drive

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445497

$799,900
33 GREAT Oaks, E4445367, Alberta,

Courtesy of Melanie Boles of RE/MAX Real Estate

3 beds 3 baths 1256 sqft

33 GREAT Oaks

Sherwood Park, Alberta

MLS® #E4445367

$290,000
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Learn More About Sherwood Park and Strathcona County

Get better acquainted with Strathcona County and Sherwood Park: learn more about our history, the emergency services, transportation and the local municipal government.

Arts & Culture

Strathcona County is proud to have a diverse and active local arts community, including galleries and museums.


Outdoor Parks & Recreation

Strathcona County is known for its wide open landscape, and is close to wildlife reserves and protected park land.


Fun & Recreation

There is not shortage of fun things to do in Strathcona County and Sherwood Park. Visit one of the many recreational centres, check out a local festival, enjoy a movie, or sample local wares at the Farmers' Market.