A boarded skating rink and leisure ice was installed adjacent to the Ardrossan Recreation Complex in 2015. A concrete base has been added to the rink to allow for seasonal activities.

The location of the leisure ice and trail project can be found here Ardrossan Boarded Skating Rink and Leisure Ice

In December 2018, Council approved funds to develop a multi-use trail and a paved parking lot in Ardrossan. The parking lot provides extra parking for local events and recreation complex users. The trail enhances the walkability from Main street to Queen street. 

Construction of the parking lot began in May 2020, and was completed in 2022.

Trail and parking lot location map

The Ardrossan Skateboard Park project was completed in June 2021. The new Ardrossan Skate Park took on cues from some local influences when creating the concrete surfaces and features.  The skate park is located at 45 Queen Street (Google Maps link) (the east side of the road, across the street from the Ardrossan Recreation Complex), Ardrossan.

Located behind the Ardrossan Recreation Complex at 80-1 Avenue, Ardrossan. View map.

This spray park and playground is located in the Ardrossan Regional Park and features a recirculating water system that collects, treats, and reuses the water. 

A 3-meter wide asphalt trail and pedestrian bridge which connects Creekside Drive with Third Avenue is now complete. This pathway allows pedestrians to access the Ardrossan Recreation Complex and the new boarded ice rink.

Location

Ardrossan Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Location Map

Broadmoor Lake Park Spray Park and Playground officially opened in July 1, 2015.

Visit www.strathcona.ca/spraydecks for more information and spray park hours.

The concrete walkway connecting the existing spray park to Jim Common Drive, the concrete pad for the portable toilet and the concrete apron along the existing spray pad were installed. Opening date for the spray park was June 22, 2012.

Visit www.strathcona.ca/spraydecks for more information and spray deck hours.

The Deermound Dog Off Leash Park is a multi-purpose park serving residents across the County. The Park is located just west of Highway 21 and Highway 628 and is Strathcona County's only off-leash site. It is also enjoyed by nearby residents as their local park and is a beautiful natural area.

Emerald Hills Regional Park and Sports Pavilion officially opened in the fall of 2016.

A new basketball court has been built in Emerald Hills Regional Park. This recreational amenity provides an inclusive and accessible court to support community connectedness and well-being.

Emerald Hills Regional Park basketball court

Council approved the Outdoor Aquatic Spray Deck and Spray Park Strategy in 2017 that provides direction on how to plan and implement future outdoor spray deck and spray park facilities. 

A review of park sites in Strathcona County was completed in 2018 and McPherson Park, in The Ridge, was chosen based on an extensive site selection process using a site assessment tool.  The tool assesses available services and site characteristics such as park size, demographics, adjacent land uses, vehicle and pedestrian access, shading, and parking.

A new spray deck in the works

• Designed to complement other play features in McPherson Park
• Conserves water with a "push-on" button and automatic shut-off feature
• Includes the addition of a portable washroom, shading, and seating
• Solar panels will be used to sustainably power the spray deck

What is the construction plan?

• Construction timeline is estimated to be July to Spring 2022
• Scheduled to open Summer 2022
• Existing park will remain open with fencing around the construction zone
• Construction may disrupt use of the park
• Impacts to the community will be minimal

Construction for this project is complete.

The South Cooking lake community asked for this amenity in 2010, as part of the input towards the South Cooking Lake Park Master Plan (2010). The Master Plan is a strategic guide to park improvements.

A multi-sport court is a fenced court which has line markings for more than one sport. It is a flexible space for two or more sports games such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, etc.

The County recently secured a Federal Grant to fund part of the construction.

South Cooking Lake multi-sport court

The Summerton Spray Deck features:

• New spray deck with 18 spray components
• Sidewalk around the spray deck to reach the playground
• A seasonal washroom
• Seating area and picnic tables

Learn more.

June 2010, the Sportsfield Strategy was approved by Council as a long-term strategic document that will guide outdoor sportsfield re-development, development and management.  This document promotes revitalizing existing sportsfield infrastructure before providing new.

Due to a 2011 project which re-aligns and reconfigures four diamonds at the Sherwood Heights park, there became a need to find a location that could fit a Bantam level diamond that has minimal residential conflicts and could be a noteworthy diamond for Provincial level baseball tournament play.

March 6, 2012, Council approved funds to expand the Centennial Park Ball Diamond #5.  This revitalized ball diamond will accommodate local minor Bantam level baseball.

Work to expand the Centennial Park Ball Diamond #5 is complete.

June 2010, the Sportsfield Strategy was approved by Council as a long-term strategic document that will guide outdoor sportsfield re-development, development and management. This document promotes revitalizing existing sportsfield infrastructure before providing new.

March 6, 2012, Council approved funds to expand the Heritage Hills Park Ball Diamond. The project included the expansion of the infield and the addition of foul line fencing.

Heritage Hills Park

Strathcona County, in association with the Sherwood Park Minor Ball Association (SPMBA), has completed the redevelopment of the baseball fields at Sherwood Heights Park. This revitalization project included the re-orientation of the four baseball fields, complete with new fencing, backstops, dugouts, sod and shale infields.

Sherwood Heights Park Baseball Field Redevelopment

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

Construction of the Ardrossan High School Trail is complete.

Ardrossan High School Trail Location Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

This missing link is made possible because of newly acquired lands and funding. 

Construction of the Balmoral Trail is complete.

Balmoral Trail location map

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Baseline-Broadmoor Trail is now complete.

Baseline-Broadmoor Trail Map (1.8 MB)

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Brighton Bay Trail is complete.

Location of the Brighton Bay Trail

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Cartwright Trail is complete.

Cartwright Trail map (2.5 MB)

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Centennial Wetlands East Trail is now complete.

Centennial Wetlands East Trail map (2.0 MB)

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Centennial Wetland North Trail is now complete.

Centennial North Trail Location Map

Centennial Wetland North Trail – Resting Area Project

Thanks to a contribution from Pembina Pipeline Corporation a new resting area has been developed along the Centennial Wetland North Trail. Design elements of the resting area include picnic tables, benches, trees, native shrubs, a granular pad and more.

Rest area plans

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

Construction of the Eastgate Lake Trail is complete.

Eastgate Lake Park Trail Location Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

Construction of École Père Kenneth Kearns School Trail is complete.

École Père Kenneth Kearns School Trail Location Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These trail linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to the surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Executive Estates Trail is complete.

Executive Estates Trail Location Map

Based on feedback collected at the September 29, 2009 open house, upgrades to the gravel trail at Heritage Hills Wetland were needed. Construction was completed Spring 2010.

The existing trail in Josephburg Heritage Park was built thanks to the efforts of the Josephburg Agriculture Society in 1989 when the Heritage Park was constructed. Over the years the trail has deteriorated and was identified in the Josephburg Community Recreation Master Plan as a rehabilitation project.

The Josephburg Community Recreation Master Plan was approved by Council on November 6, 2012 and was developed to help guide Strathcona County's attention and investment within the hamlet boundaries for the next 10+ years. Josephburg Community Recreation Master Plan

The plan is based on four themes:

1. Trails
2. Sports
3. Specialty Areas
4. Community Gathering

The trail rehabilitation project is the first project from the Josephburg Community Recreation Master Plan to move forward and is now complete. The new trail offers multi-use opportunities for the whole community.

Josephburg Trail Location Map

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Lakeland Ridge Trail is complete.

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the asphalt trail in Ordze Park is now complete.

Ordze Park Asphalt Trail Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These trail linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively and safely connect to the surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Beginning early to mid-July 2021, Strathcona County constructed a new asphalt trail connecting the existing trail in the Municipal Reserve (MR) adjacent to Sherwood Estates up to Range Road 232 and run along the east side of Range Road 232 to the Whitecroft Estates north access road (see enclosed map). A connection was also made on the north side of Estate Drive east of Range Road 232. These 3m wide multi-use asphalt trails help connect residents from the urban fringe areas to the Sherwood Park Urban Area. It also provides a paved surface for residents to visit Salisbury Greenhouse and Farmers Market.

Construction was completed in late 2021.

• Construction notice for RR232 South of Wye Trail
• RR232 South of Wye Trail Location Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

Construction of the RR 233 Sherwood Golf and Country Club Estates Trail commenced in early summer 2021.

• RR233 Sherwood Golf Trail Location Map
• Construction Notice for RR233 Sherwood Golf Trail

As part of the Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Construction of the Ridgepoint Trail is complete. This north/south missing link will connect to the existing Heritage Parkway Trail at Ridgepoint Way and run south to Wye Road.

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life. 

Construction of the Malvern Park Trail is complete. 

Malvern Park Trail Location Map

As part of the Strathcona County Trails Strategy, multi-use trails were identified as being an essential outdoor recreational amenity. These paved linkages provide residents with opportunities to actively connect to surrounding neighbourhoods and experience a greater quality of life.

Beginning in May 2022, Strathcona County constructed a new three (3) meter wide asphalt trail on the east side of Highway 21 from Wye Road north to the subdivision road. This trail helps connect residents safely from Wyecliff Estates to Sherwood Park. 

Construction for this project is complete.

Strathcona County is proud to be part of the regional trail system along the North Saskatchewan River. The Strathcona County Regional Trail portion is 22 kilometres long, and connects the Strathcona Provincial Science Park to Fort Saskatchewan. 

Strathcona County Regional Trail

Funding for this trail has been made possible through contributions by Strathcona County, Trans Canada Trail, River Valley Alliance and Inter Pipeline Ltd. 

Riverside Nature Trail (841.2 KB)

This 5.5 km riverside nature trail runs along the North Saskatchewan River and was constructed in partnership with the River Valley Alliance. One trailhead is at Township Road 540 and Range Road 232. The other trail head is west on Township Road 540, about 1 km. 

Riverside Nature Trail accessibility

• Riverside Nature Trail is accessible for wheelchair users. It has a hard packed surface with loose gravel on the surface. Please note that users need to manoeuvre a turn while going through the gate.
   
• The first 500 metres of trail is level and a rest bench is located about a 1 km from the entrance. Much of the trail is flat, with sections of rolling terrain with gradual small hills.
   
• During the winter the trail will be covered in snow.
   
• Dogs on leash are allowed on the trail.

Construction for this project is complete.

• Wye Road plantings from Ridgemont Way to Highway 21 (north side).
• Wye Road - Salisbury Way to Mitchell Street

• Median plantings along Baseline Road between Broadmoor Boulevard and Bremner Drive
• Baseline Road - North Boulevard (Broadmoor - Shivam)

Sod replacement along Clover Bar Road between the north and south section of Craigavon Drive