TRENDING | EXPLORE SHERWOOD PARK
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SHERWOOD PARK: A FAIRY TALE LIFESTYLE by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ The name Sherwood Park certainly sounds like a fairy tale town, and with its idyllic nature and romantic allure it can definitely live up to it. But what this hamlet of Strathcona County has become for many is a viable homeowning option where they can find their happily-ever-after. 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, Aspen Trails and Summerwood to its north, and Salisbury Village and the Sherwood Golf & Country Club to the south. “Sherwood Park is a great community that caters to all lifestyles,” says Eiblis Doherty, Business Development and Tourism Assistant at Strathcona County. “It has tons of fun outdoor recreation opportunities for any 24 New Home + Condo Guide | Jan. 7–Feb. 4, 2022
time of the year with its many hiking trails, snow-trekking and river valley access.” AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Doherty says that Sherwood Park had been a haven for senior living in the past, and it continues to be with several 55+ living facilities available, including the new Emerald Hills Landing that offers studio apartments up to twobedroom-plus den suites. But Doherty says younger families are now becoming more prominent in the hamlet, attracted by the affordable housing, plentiful amenities and easy-living lifestyle Sherwood Park offers. “Average housing price is about $465,000, and you get a lot more home for that price here compared to Edmonton,” Doherty says. Those working in the city will find its accessibility a big factor as well as Sherwood Park is just about a 25-minute drive to Edmonton’s downtown. “We’re also just half an hour drive to the international airport,” Doherty says. Residents have a wide choice of housing options to choose from, including multi-family housing,
single-family, and executive estate homes. The largest growth of structure type between 2011 and 2016 continues to be singledetached homes with 1,265 new homes added. The second largest growth in structure types was in low-rise apartment buildings (fewer than five storeys) and semidetached homes. NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Centre in the Park is the centrepiece of Sherwood Park as it combines municipal services, local government, residences, retail services and inviting public spaces. It will complete a core for the community, linking to existing amenities such as Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place, the trail
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