Parkland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkland County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region | |
| Census division | 11 | |
| Established | 1969 | |
| Incorporated | 1969 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 2,375.67 km2 (917.25 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,205 | |
| • Density | 13.6/km2 (35/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
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Parkland County is a special type of local government area in central Alberta, Canada. It's called a municipal district. This area is located west of Edmonton. The main office for Parkland County, called Parkland County Centre, is just north of the town of Stony Plain.
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History of Parkland County
Wildfire Event in 2021
In May 2021, a wildfire started near Tomahawk. Because of the fire, people living in certain areas had to leave their homes for safety. These areas were between Highway 22 and Range Road 63, and Township Road 524 and Township Road 510. The evacuation orders were given on May 5th.
Geography and Communities
Parkland County is home to many different communities. Some are towns and villages, while others are smaller areas called hamlets or localities.
Urban Areas in Parkland County
These are bigger communities surrounded by Parkland County:
- Spruce Grove (a city)
- Stony Plain (a town)
- Spring Lake (a village)
Summer Villages in Parkland County
These villages are often popular for summer vacations:
Hamlets within Parkland County
Hamlets are smaller communities located inside Parkland County:
Population and Demographics
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the population of Parkland County. There were 32,205 people living in the area. These people lived in 11,914 homes. This number was a small decrease from the 32,737 people counted in 2016.
Population Density
Parkland County covers a large area of about 2,375.67 square kilometers. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 13.6 people living there in 2021.
Economy and Business
Acheson Industrial Area
A big part of Parkland County's economy is the Acheson Industrial Area. This area is designed for businesses and industries. It has about 4,000 hectares of land. Over 200 different businesses are located here, creating many jobs.
Fun Places to Visit
Parkland County has many exciting places to explore and enjoy!
Nature and Parks
- Wagner Natural Area: A special place to see nature.
- Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary: A protected area for wildlife.
- University of Alberta Botanic Garden: Beautiful gardens to walk through.
- Wabamun Provincial Park: A park with a lake for outdoor activities.
- Pembina River Provincial Park: Another great park along a river.
- Regional Parks and Campgrounds:
- Chickakoo Lake Park
- KoKoMoKo
- Ascot Beach Park
- Rich's Point Park
- Muir Lake Park
- Constable Chelsey Robinson Day Use Park
Lakes for Water Fun
You can find several lakes in Parkland County:
Golf Courses
If you like golf, there are many courses to choose from:
- Trestle Creek Golf Resort
- Cougar Creek Golf Resort
- Deer Meadows Golf Course
- Devon Valley Golf Course
- Edmonton Springs Golf Resort
- Grouse Nest Golf Course
- Indian Lakes Golf Course
- Ironhead Golf & Country Club
- The Links Spruce Grove
- Pineridge Golf Course
- The Ranch Golf & Country Club
- Stony Plain Golf Course
- Whitewood Links Golf & RV Park
Images for kids
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The official logo of Parkland County.
