Sherwood Park is a large hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County that is recognized as an urban service area.

Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216) separates Refinery Row, in a portion of the Sherwood Park Urban Service Area to the west, from the residential and commercial hamlet to the east.

In 1881, settlers arrived and started setting up homesteads in the area just north of where Sherwood Park is today.

At least 49 neighbourhoods are located within the portion of the Sherwood Park Urban Service Area east of Anthony Henday Drive.

[5] Sherwood Park has a strong economy with over $9.0 billion worth of major projects completed, announced, or under construction.

As a founding member of Alberta's Industrial Heartland, Strathcona County is home to Canada's largest hydrocarbon refining cluster.

This includes the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere as well as several provincial parks, trails, and natural areas: The Beaver Hills UNESCO Biosphere provides access to explore open spaces, hiking trails, lakes, and campsites for residents and visitors alike.

[40] Sherwood Park has a well-respected Midget "AAA" hockey program, dating back to the mid-1970s, that has produced several top calibre players including former and current National Hockey League players Gerald Diduck, Jim Ennis, Tyson Nash, Cam Ward, Daymond Langkow, Brendan Gallagher, Mark Pysyk, Sam Steel and Carter Hart.

Strathcona County hosted the 2007 Western Canada Summer Games with most of the events held in Sherwood Park.

The Strathcona Druids RFC, a Rugby club that plays its home games at Lynn Davies field.

According to data collected by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 2012, crime in Sherwood Park has been on the rise especially impaired driving and domestic violence.

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