Our Community
Mill Woods was established in the mid-1970s and was designed as a stand-alone town concept within the bounds of the city of Edmonton. Our population of nearly 100,000 people is ethnically diverse and nearly every possible ethnic or cultural group is represented. And yet, despite its differences, this community has pulled ahead of countless others to establish what they could only dream about through its ability to establish and sustain community-wide voluntary efforts to enhance the quality of life through each of its ten Community Leagues. Mill Woods and The Meadows stand proud & confident.
Mill Woods Edmonton has many excellent features
A rapidly expanding Mill Woods has given the entire area a facelift. Many new developments in the Mill Woods area are attracting a lot of attention.
Mill Woods is no longer the suburb that every local knows about but instead is part of the city of Edmonton. The diverse cultures and families that make Mill Woods their home are proof that this area is a desirable place to live. Many professionals and students commute from this neighbourhood daily using the Whitemud Dr. and the other large streets that run through this area. Mill Woods will surprise many locals with the improving living conditions and the desirable homes that are now a common part of the area. With many parks and schools, this is an ideal location for a young family and will provide plenty of space for them to grow. There are a lot of affordable housing in the area and the new parts of the district are catering to a middle-income class of people. With so many changes that have happened and that will continue to take place, this is an area that you will want to keep an eye on.
Getting to re-acquaint yourself with Mill Woods
A lot of people are not sure about the Mill Woods area as they have lived in Edmonton all their lives and have only known it as a suburb. Mill Woods has been developing quite rapidly over the years and is no longer a separate area instead is now an established part of Edmonton. The Mill Woods areas include Tweddle Place, Michaels Park, Richfield, Lee Ridge, Tipaskan, Kameyosek, Meyonohk, Satoo, Ekota, Menisa, Greenview, Hillview, Meyokumin, Sakaw, Jackson Heights, Minchau, Weinlos, Bisset, Pollard Meadows, Crawford Plains, and Daly Grove. There are many nice family-oriented neighbourhoods in the area and many families are moving into the area. This is a very convenient area to commute to and from work in the Downtown Edmonton business district or the University. With the addition of the Anthony Henday Dr., it will be easy for people working up North to get quickly to their house in Mill Woods.
A diverse culture lives in Mill Woods
Mill Woods has many diverse cultures who have moved into the area. There are East Indians, Italians, Chinese, and Europeans who make Mill Woods their home. Growing up in the area you will be exposed to the many different cultures and make some great friends with people from all around the world. These Canadian families have lived in Canada for a range of years from 1 to over 50 and have a deep appreciation for their home country and Canada. It is this shared appreciation that makes these families so unique and gives Mill Woods its character. If you live in this area you will immediately feel the closeness of family and the strong pride of ownership that these families have. You may already have experienced some of the unique traditions such as Chinese New Year and have taken part in some of the celebrations that they hold annually. It is being a part of this extended family neighbourhood that helps create a tight community and a safe home for everyone.
Mill Woods is a family neighbourhood, and the number of families that live in the Mill Woods neighbourhood is increasing. Always known as the suburb of Edmonton, Mill Woods has provided affordable housing to families of many ethnicities over the years. The area is well designed with a lot of available parks and schools to accommodate the many children who live in this area. Mill Woods also has a hospital and provides a 24/7 care facility for people in the area. Many families have lived in the area for over 20 years and it is a safe neighbourhood. The streets are wide and can accommodate traffic on both ways and parking on both sides. There are many housing choices in the area and you can live in townhouses or houses depending on your budget and preference. Given the ease of transportation and closeness to the Whitemud Dr. and the new Anthony Henday Dr., there will continue to be many families who make this their home.
Mill Woods is a great area to invest for the long term. With many schools, churches and a diverse culture, Mill Woods provides a lot of unique living experiences. If you drive around the neighbourhood you will notice that there are quite a lot of parks and greenspace in this area of town. The planned community of Mill Woods is a unique blend of parks and family-oriented neighbourhoods. The investments that you make in the area are solid and will return nicely over the medium to longer term. There are already new parts of Mill Woods that were not there just a few years ago. This new area will bring in a new professional demographic and increase the overall appeal of the neighbourhood. The area will also benefit greatly from the Anthony Henday Drive which will border the area in the Southeast portion. This will allow traffic to flow around the area and give people who live in this area greater mobility around the city of Edmonton.
Mill Woods Recreation Centre is one of Edmonton’s best recreation facilities with activities and programs for all ages and abilities!
The facility has an excellent water park featuring a large gradual depth wave pool, giant waterslide, diving tank, teach pool with waterfalls for children, sauna and large whirlpool. The pool is excellent for swim lessons, lane swims or aquafit classes.
The facility also has a giant world-class fitness centre and many indoor racquet courts. Fitness and wellness classes are offered, and there are nutrition and fitness consulting services available.
An indoor playground for children and babysitting services make it easy for parents to squeeze in a workout during a busy day while their loved ones are cared for. Children will also love the many day camps at the facility throughout the year.
Other features include a cafeteria, meeting rooms, an indoor ice arena, adjacent sports fields and outdoor tennis courts. So much to do!
Neighbourhood Community Leagues
Woodvale
Burnewood
Knottwood
Leefield
Lakewood
Millhurst
Ellerslie
North Millbourne
The Meadows
Southwood
Ridgewood
Fulton Meadows
Mill Woods Presidents Council