Riverlot 56 Natural Area

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 780-464-7955 (Sherwood Park Public Lands)
(Spruce Grove district office) 780-960-8170

Location: located just outside the City of St. Albert along the banks of the Sturgeon River


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Park Management

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
Updated: Mar 8, 2024