Sherwood Homes for Sale: Parks, Pathways and Newer Family Homes in Symons Valley
Sherwood sits on Calgary's northwest edge between Sarcee Trail and Shaganappi Trail, just north of Stoney Trail, and is one of five Symons Valley communities. About 44 hectares of City parks and 9 km of pathway run through it, including part of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, and almost every home was built after 2001.
Blessed Marie-Rose School (Catholic, K-9) is inside the community, and Costco and The Home Depot are next door at Beacon Hill. The trade-off: CBE students travel south of Stoney Trail for school.
Sherwood Community Snapshot
Parks & Pathways
- 8 City park sites, about 44 hectares
- About 9 km of pathway in the community
- About 3 km of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway
- 3 playground sites, incl. Sherwood Castle Playground
- Several ponds
- Soccer and baseball fields; no off-leash area
Schools (2026-27 finders)
- Blessed Marie-Rose School: Catholic K-9, inside Sherwood
- St. Francis High School: Catholic 10-12
- Ranchlands School: CBE K-6
- H. D. Cartwright School: CBE 7-9
- Sir Winston Churchill High School: CBE 10-12 and IB
Shopping & What's Coming
- Beacon Hill next door
- Costco and The Home Depot
- Symons Valley Centre at 251 Sage Hill Blvd NW
- 18,000 sq ft library, targeted for mid-2028
- Bus terminal and park and ride planned after 2030
Getting Around
- Stoney Trail along the south edge
- 81% drove to work in 2021
- 30% had a 30 to 44 minute commute (22% citywide)
- Bus 129 to Dalhousie Station, 82 to Brentwood Station
Homes (2021 Census)
- 63% single-detached, 12% row homes
- 24% apartments
- 97% built between 2001 and 2021
- 72% of households own their home
- Average household of 3.2 people (2.6 citywide)
Who Lives in Sherwood?
Mostly families. In the 2021 Census, 23% of Sherwood's 6,520 residents were under 15, against 18% across Calgary, and the average household had 3.2 people, against 2.6. Only 8% were 65 or older. 72% of households owned their home and 28% rented.
A typical week might include a drop-off at Blessed Marie-Rose, an evening bike ride on the Greenway, a Saturday run to Costco at Beacon Hill and a drive along Stoney Trail to work.
Why Sherwood? Parks and pathways throughout, newer homes, a Catholic K-9 school inside the community and big-box shopping next door. The trade-offs: CBE students travel south of Stoney Trail, commutes run longer than the city average, the community association has no hall, there is no off-leash area in the community, and the area's new library is not due until mid-2028.
The 5 Closest Off-Leash Dog Areas to Sherwood
From the City of Calgary's off-leash dog area map, measured in a straight line from the middle of Sherwood to the nearest edge of each area. Driving distances are longer. There is no off-leash area inside Sherwood.
- Hidden Valley, Hidden Valley Drive NW at Shaganappi Trail NW: about 2.5 km
- Evanston Off-Leash Dog Area, 12708 Evanspark Boulevard NW: about 3.0 km
- Hidden Valley, 9900 Hidden Valley Drive NW: about 3.0 km
- Edgemont, 91 Edgepark Boulevard NW: about 3.6 km
- Hawkwood, 15R Hawkhill Mews NW: about 3.6 km
Living in Sherwood: A Complete Guide
Daily Life in Sherwood
Sherwood is bounded by Sarcee Trail to the west, Shaganappi Trail and Kincora to the east, Stoney Trail and the Hamptons to the south, and Symons Valley Parkway and Nolan Hill to the north. The community was established in 2002, and building ran through the 2010s: of the homes counted in 2021, 34% were built between 2001 and 2010, 33% between 2011 and 2015 and 30% between 2016 and 2021.
Day to day, Sherwood is a driving community. Beacon Hill, next door, covers the big errands with Costco and The Home Depot, and Stoney Trail along the south edge connects east and west.
Parks, Pathways & Playgrounds
Green space is one of Sherwood's strongest points. City of Calgary parks data shows eight park sites inside the community covering about 44 hectares, close to a fifth of Sherwood's 2.4 square kilometres. The largest is a district park of about 12 hectares on the east side, with three community parks of about 8 to 10 hectares each and the 4.5 hectare school grounds at Blessed Marie-Rose.
The Greenway
About 9 km of City pathway runs through Sherwood, and about 3 km of it is part of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, a 138 km network of parks and pathways that circles the city and connects 55 communities.
Playgrounds & Fields
The City lists three playground sites, including Sherwood Castle Playground with Sherwood Sandstone Citadel beside it, and the playground at Sherwood Park, off Sherwood Park NW. Sherwood Vista Point is a small park at 88 Sherwood Crescent NW. The Federation of Calgary Communities lists sports fields for soccer and baseball.
Ponds & Dogs
The City's hydrology map shows several ponds in Sherwood, the largest with about 850 metres of shoreline. There is no off-leash area in the community; the closest on the City's list is in Hidden Valley, at Hidden Valley Drive and Shaganappi Trail NW, about 2.5 km away.
Parks Tip: Ask which park or pathway a home backs onto, and walk the route to the nearest playground before you buy. Backing onto green space is one of the biggest differences between otherwise similar Sherwood homes.
Schools & Education
Blessed Marie-Rose School, a Calgary Catholic K-9 school at 999 Sherwood Boulevard NW, opened in September 2018 and is the only school in the community. These are the designations the school finders gave for Sherwood for the 2026-27 school year. School boundaries change, so check them again for the exact address.
- CBE: Ranchlands School (Kindergarten to Grade 6), H. D. Cartwright School (Grades 7 to 9) and Sir Winston Churchill High School (Grades 10 to 12, regular and International Baccalaureate). All three are south of Stoney Trail.
- Calgary Catholic: Blessed Marie-Rose School (Kindergarten to Grade 9) and St. Francis High School (Grades 10 to 12). The Catholic finder also lists French immersion and other program schools.
Education Note: School boundaries change regularly. Always verify a home's current designated school with the CBE school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before purchasing.
Sherwood Community Association
The Sherwood Community Association was registered in September 2008 and is run by volunteers. It has no hall of its own; the Federation of Calgary Communities lists sports fields for soccer and baseball, and soccer and Zumba among its programs. Its best-known event has been the summer Multicultural Festival. Ask the association about membership and what is planned this year.
The Symons Valley Centre
The Symons Valley Centre is a City project at 251 Sage Hill Boulevard NW, meant to serve Sherwood, Kincora, Sage Hill, Nolan Hill and Evanston. In January 2026, the City said the 18,000 square foot public library was on track to open in mid-2028, with non-market housing planned on part of the site and a bus terminal and park and ride after 2030. Until then, the area has no library of its own.
Getting Around
Most trips start in the car.
- By car: Stoney Trail runs along the south edge, with Sarcee Trail and Shaganappi Trail on either side. 81% of working residents drove to work in 2021.
- Commute times: 30% took 30 to 44 minutes, against 22% across Calgary, and 43% took 15 to 29 minutes.
- Bus to the CTrain: There is no CTrain station in Sherwood. Calgary Transit's stop data (November 2026) shows Route 129 (Dalhousie Station / Sage Hill) running through the community to Dalhousie Station and Route 82 (Nolan Hill) to Brentwood Station, both on the Red Line, with both stopping at Beacon Hill on the way.
- Other routes: Route 115 (Symons Valley Parkway) stops along the north edge between Tuscany Station and North Pointe, and Route 46 (MacEwan) stops at the edge on its way to Beddington and the 78 Avenue Terminal. 8% of working residents took transit in 2021.
- School routes: Calgary Transit runs school routes from Sherwood, including 703 (Churchill / Sherwood), 782 (H. D. Cartwright / Nolan Hill), 818 (St. Francis / Sherwood / Hamptons / Edgemont) and 881 and 882 for Blessed Marie-Rose. Check the current schedule before the school year starts.
Homes & Real Estate in Sherwood
In the 2021 Census, 63% of Sherwood's 2,030 homes were single-detached, 12% were row homes and 24% were apartments, and 97% were built between 2001 and 2021. The search above shows every home for sale in Sherwood right now.
Detached Homes
Built from the early 2000s to recent years, so compare age, finishes and whether the basement is developed, not just square footage.
Townhomes & Apartments
About a third of Sherwood's homes, and a good fit for first-time buyers and downsizers who want the same parks and schools for less. Before you write an offer on a condo-titled home, look over the fees and reserve fund plan so you know what you're buying into.
Buying a Home in Sherwood
Market Dynamics
With few homes for sale at any one time, the right match may only come up a few times a season. For recent prices, see the latest market data of Sherwood: average sale price, days on market and number of sales over the last 30 days. Check the listing search above often, and ask Justin for recent sales of comparable homes before you set your offer.
Buyer Considerations
School boundaries change, so confirm the designated schools for the exact address, and time the drive to them at school hours. For a newer home, ask what warranty coverage is left. For a townhome or apartment, read the condo documents carefully.
Compare to Other Communities
vs. Evanston
Evanston is another of the five Symons Valley communities, with its own parks and pathway network.
vs. Livingston
Livingston is newer still, on the city's north edge, with a homeowners association and The Hub.
vs. Panorama Hills
Panorama Hills is larger and more established, built around golf course living.
The Sherwood Advantage: Newer homes, a Catholic school in the community and Beacon Hill next door. Plan for the school drive and the commute, and Sherwood works well for a growing family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood
What affects home prices in Sherwood?
Home type first: most homes are detached, with townhomes and apartments making up the rest. Then size, lot, whether the basement is finished, and age, since homes here range from the early 2000s to recent builds. For recent prices, see the latest market data of Sherwood: average sale price, days on market and number of sales over the last 30 days.
Where is Sherwood?
On Calgary's northwest edge, between Sarcee Trail to the west and Shaganappi Trail to the east, with Stoney Trail along the south side and Symons Valley Parkway to the north. It is one of five Symons Valley communities, with Kincora, Nolan Hill, Sage Hill and Evanston. Beacon Hill, with Costco and The Home Depot, is next door.
What schools serve Sherwood?
For 2026-27, the CBE finder gave Ranchlands School (K-6), H. D. Cartwright School (7-9) and Sir Winston Churchill High School (10-12) for a Sherwood address. The Calgary Catholic finder lists Blessed Marie-Rose School (K-9), inside Sherwood, and St. Francis High School (10-12). School boundaries change, so confirm them for the address before you buy.
Is there a school in Sherwood?
Yes, one. Blessed Marie-Rose School, a Calgary Catholic K-9 school at 999 Sherwood Boulevard NW, opened in September 2018. There is no CBE school in the community, so public school students travel south of Stoney Trail.
What parks and pathways are in Sherwood?
City of Calgary data shows eight park sites in Sherwood covering about 44 hectares, including a district park of about 12 hectares and three community parks of 8 to 10 hectares each. About 9 km of City pathway runs through the community, and about 3 km of it is part of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, the 138 km pathway network that circles Calgary. There are three playground sites, including Sherwood Castle Playground, and the closest off-leash area is in Hidden Valley.
What is the Symons Valley Centre?
A City project at 251 Sage Hill Boulevard NW meant to serve Sherwood, Kincora, Sage Hill, Nolan Hill and Evanston. In January 2026, the City said its 18,000 square foot library was on track to open in mid-2028, with a bus terminal and park and ride planned after 2030.
Is Sherwood good for families?
Many families live here. In the 2021 Census, 23% of residents were under 15, against 18% citywide, and the average household had 3.2 people, against 2.6. Parks and pathways cover a large share of the community. The trade-offs are the trip to CBE schools and longer commutes than most of the city.
Are there townhomes or condos in Sherwood?
Some. In the 2021 Census, 12% of homes were row homes and 24% were apartments. On November 2, 2026, the search on this page showed 8 detached homes and 4 townhomes among 12 homes for sale, and no condos.
How long is the commute from Sherwood?
Longer than average. In 2021, 30% of working residents commuted 30 to 44 minutes, against 22% across Calgary, and 81% drove. For transit, Route 129 runs through Sherwood to Dalhousie Station and Route 82 to Brentwood Station, both on the Red Line.
Is Sherwood walkable?
Not for errands. Most trips start in the car.
Does Sherwood have a community association?
Yes. The Sherwood Community Association was registered in 2008 and is run by volunteers. It has no hall of its own. Its best-known event has been the summer Multicultural Festival, so ask the association what is planned this year.
Why work with Justin to buy in Sherwood?
With few homes for sale at any one time across detached homes and townhomes, Sherwood buyers need to compare carefully. Justin checks recent sales, confirms the schools for the exact address, and can show you Evanston or Panorama Hills on the same day.
REALTOR® with eXp Realty, licensed in Alberta since 2019 for residential, commercial and rural property (RECA licence 00540392). Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Certified Condominium Specialist (CCS). Justin works with buyers and sellers across northwest Calgary and the acreages and communities around the city. Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed below. Last reviewed November 2026.
Sources
- City of Calgary: Sherwood community profile (2021 Census)
- Wikipedia: Sherwood, Calgary
- Federation of Calgary Communities: Sherwood Community Association
- City of Calgary: Symons Valley Centre update, January 2026
- City of Calgary open data: Calgary Transit stops by route
- City of Calgary open data: parks sites, pathways, playgrounds, off-leash areas and hydrology
- City of Calgary: Rotary/Mattamy Greenway
- CBE school finder and Calgary Catholic school finder (2026-27)
Verified November 2026.
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