While the area was originally annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1913, residential development did not occur until after the end of World War II.

[4][5] According to the 2001 federal census, eight out of every ten (79.3%) residences in the neighbourhood were built between the end of World War II and 1960.

Ross Sheppard High School is located a short distance to the south of the neighbourhood.

Located within Coronation Park in Woodcroft is the Telus World of Science (formerly called the Edmonton Space and Sciences Centre), a major swimming pool, an ice arena, a small football stadium and a lawn bowling facility.

St. Albert Trail provides access, via Groat Road, to destinations on the south side, including the University of Alberta and Whyte Avenue.