Location: located just outside the City of St. Albert along the banks of the Sturgeon River
Classification | Natural Area |
Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
Park Size | 266.86 Acres / 108.00 Ha |
Legal Boundary | O.C. 221/87 |
Administration / Information | 780-464-7955 |
Regional Office | Central Regional Office |
District | Spruce Grove |
Natural Region |
Parkland - Central Parkland |
Natural Region Description | Riverlot 56 is one of the original parcels of land subdivided during settlement of the region during the 1900s. In 1965, the land was transferred to the provincial government. Since 1973, local groups have maintained the area for outdoor education and nature-based recreation. The area contains upland aspen forests, streambed communities and open meadows which provide habitiat for several wildlife species. |
Land Use Framework Region | North Saskatchewan |