You can find many different parks and trails in Strathcona County that can be used for walking, running, cycling and playing. During the winter months, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing can also be enjoyed.

Off-leash dog areas are also available throughout Sherwood Park and Ardrossan. At the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, you'll find world-class trail systems as part of the Beaver Hills Biosphere that extends into Elk Island National Park.

Mowing cycle standards

The majority of County-maintained open spaces are managed on a 7 to 10 day mowing cycle. The exceptions are for premier areas and high-use sports fields, which are mowed more frequently. Sides of rural trails, alleyways and utility operational sites are mowed less frequently.

This work is completed by County staff  (250+ hectares) and two contractors (161 hectares total), using three types of equipment to handle different mowing requirements. Often, the different types of equipment are not used on the same site at the same time, which can look like spots have been missed. The work may happen over several days depending on the site.

While the 2024 season started off in challenging circumstances due to the amount of precipitation, all issues have been addressed due to the heat and slowed growth.