Sherwood Park is located in Strathcona County in Alberta. It is a large hamlet that is very close to the City of Edmonton. The community was established in 1953 and its name was changed to Sherwood Park in 1956. This location is Alberta’s 7^th largest city and is considered an Urban Service Area. The total population is around 70,000 with a reasonable population density. As a result, people here can enjoy their privacy without feeling too detached from urbanized areas.

Despite the large population, the locality retains a very hamlet-like feel that families with children find appealing. You don’t have to deal with the hustle and bustle of the city, yet have access to all the amenities you need to thrive here. Sherwood Park has beautiful pastoral landscapes to please even the pickiest outdoor explorer. However, the new properties here are well-planned, well-constructed and suited to modern tastes.

Sherwood Park and Strathcona County area the perfect place to start a business. It is easier to provide specialized products and services in a home-run business setting with no business tax and no business license requirement. As a result, Strathcona County provides residents an abundance of small, locally owned and operated businesses including quaint country cafes, tree farms, and bed-and-breakfast style inns.