Elite's Guide to Sherwood Park - Edmonton Real Estate For Sale

Welcome to RE/MAX Elite Sherwood Park

About Sherwood Park

3km out of the city limits, on the southeast side of Edmonton, you will find the popular, residential community known as Sherwood Park. Sherwood Park is a breath of fresh air for those looking to escape the urban hustle and bustle of Edmonton. Sherwood Park is the seventh largest municipality in Alberta, with its claim to fame being that it is in fact the World’s largest Hamlet according to The Guinness World Book of Records.

There are great amenities located in Sherwood Park that are geared towards creating and fostering community, such as the gorgeous Centre in the Park, & Festival Place. Sherwood Park has all of the big city comforts too, including shopping, movies, restaurants, indoor and outdoor recreational centres, schools, and more.

Sherwood Park Economy and Jobs

Sherwood Park continues to be a growing, prosperous community using business investment to create private-sector jobs. Business and industry are the key tax generators for the municipality allowing financial support for the school systems, library, and county.

Sherwood Park is known as a business-friendly community with a well-educated population.

Weather and Climate in Sherwood Park

The climate in Sherwood Park is cold and temperate. July is typically the warmest month. January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging -14.2 °C. Even in the driest month, there is a lot of rain in Sherwood Park, while the average temperature in Sherwood Park is 2.3 °C. the average rainfall is 458 mm. The driest month is February when there is an average of 16 mm of precipitation.

Rain and Snow don’t stop the residents of Sherwood Park from getting out and enjoying all that there is to offer, from a fun family trip to Millenium Place where you can hit the waterslides all day, to go shopping at Sherwood Park Mall or kick back and catch a movie at The Galaxy. There’s always something to keep you busy in Sherwood Park!

Sherwood Park Educational Opportunites

There are over 40 elementary, junior and secondary schools located within Sherwood Park. Access to this many schools make life easy for growing families with children in different grades due to the proximity to major residential centres.

If you or your adult child are attending a post-secondary institution in Edmonton, then you have the choice between four major study centres just a short commute from home. The University of Alberta, which is regarded as one of Canada’s most prestigious universities. Grant MacEwan University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) or Concordia.

Transportation for Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park boasts an advanced public transit system for residents of this Edmonton suburb. Public transit routes are very accessible and community hubs that are designed as mixed-use also promote live-work balance to cut down on vehicle traffic. There are lots of bike routes, and great walking paths throughout the parkland within Sherwood Park.

Recreational Opportunities for Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park has so many things to do and see by design. Perhaps the most popular two attractions are the Centre in the Park, & Festival Place. Centre in the Park is a master planned retail, residential, and outdoor area that is known as the heart of the city. A core for the Sherwood Park community, Centre in the Park will link to existing amenities such as Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place, the trail system, businesses, and schools.

If you’re a sports fan, living in Sherwood Park is a great option to be close enough to catch a pro sports game. The Edmonton Elks, play at the 60,000-seat Commonwealth Stadium, and the beloved Edmonton Oilers play at the Rogers Arena. Both teams are a short commute for a day of tailgating and cheering.

Relocating to Sherwood Park

One of the main reasons people move to Sherwood Park is for a quieter family-focused lifestyle away from the busy and often hectic pace of the city. The small community feel being this close to the big city amenities is appealing for families looking for a more relaxed place to raise their families. However, Sherwood Park is still close enough to commute into the city for corporate work.

Some families also choose to make Sherwood Park their home base as they commute in and out for oil and gas jobs while providing a beautiful place for their family to grow.

Sherwood Park is also a thriving community for the private sector and for those entrepreneurs looking to establish business community roots. As the population continues to expand there is an ever-growing need for professionals in Sherwood Park. For more information on the business community and economic development in Sherwood Park, we encourage you to visit the local Chamber of Commerce website for Sherwood Park.

Welcome to RE/MAX Elite Sherwood Park

About Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park Economy and Jobs

Weather and Climate in Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park Educational Opportunites

Transportation for Sherwood Park

Recreational Opportunities for Sherwood Park

Relocating to Sherwood Park

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