Community guide · 27 km from downtown Edmonton
Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove is a city of about 39,000 people just west of Edmonton, between Highway 16 and Highway 16A, next door to Stony Plain and ringed by Parkland County acreages.
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- 38,985People (2023 municipal census, City of Spruce Grove)
- 9.02 per $1,0002026 property tax (about $4,510 on a $500,000 home)
- 40+ kmTrails (all-weather trails, City of Spruce Grove)
- 1986City since (village in 1907, town in 1971)
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32 neighbourhoods in Spruce Grove
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What's around Spruce Grove.
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School zones: Edmonton Public Schools attendance areas from City of Edmonton open data (2021 school year, the newest published). Boundaries can change, so always check an address with the EPSB school locator. Edmonton Catholic does not publish zone maps; ask Brent or check with Edmonton Catholic Schools.
Places from OpenStreetMap contributors and Spruce Grove open data; schools from the school boards' own sites. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What's around .
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School zones: Edmonton Public Schools attendance areas from City of Edmonton open data (2021 school year, the newest published). Boundaries can change, so always check an address with the EPSB school locator. Edmonton Catholic does not publish zone maps; ask Brent or check with Edmonton Catholic Schools.
Places from OpenStreetMap contributors and Spruce Grove open data. Neighbourhood edges: City of Spruce Grove GIS. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
About Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove first became a village in 1907, was dissolved in 1916, became a village again in 1955, a town in 1971 and a city on March 1, 1986.
Today it is one of the larger cities in the Edmonton region. Homes sit mostly north of Highway 16A, with business and industrial areas along the highway on the south side. Newer neighbourhoods on the east and north edges are still building out.
Where people live.
Around City Centre
City Centre, Woodhaven, Brookwood, Millgrove, Broxton Park and Westgrove are the older heart of the city, close to the downtown shops, the library and the Grant Fuhr and Stu Barnes arenas on Agrena Road.
West side
Harvest Ridge, Spruce Ridge, McLaughlin, Heatherglen, Copperhaven and Legacy Ridge sit on the west side near the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School is in Harvest Ridge.
North side
Hilldowns, Aspenglen, Deer Park, Stoneshire, Linkside, Fieldstone, Spruce Village and Westwind run north toward Highway 16. Linkside sits beside The Links at Spruce Grove golf course.
East side, still growing
Greenbury, Prescott, Easton, Kenton, Tonewood, Fenwyck, Lakewood and Grove Meadows are on the east side toward Edmonton. Several are still building out, so you can find brand-new homes here.
Things to do.
TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre
Shared by Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County and open since 2002: pools, ice, a fitness centre, a track and indoor fields.
Horizon Stage
The city's performing arts theatre at 1001 Calahoo Road, with touring shows, concerts and community theatre through the year.
Trails and parks
More than 40 km of all-weather trails link many neighbourhoods, plus splash parks, outdoor rinks, skating ovals and off-leash parks.
Golf
The Links at Spruce Grove is right in the city, beside the Linkside neighbourhood.
Getting around.
- Highway 16A runs east straight into west Edmonton; Highway 16 (Yellowhead) runs along the north side of the city.
- Route 560 commuter buses run weekdays from the Spruce Grove Transit Centre to NAIT, MacEwan University and downtown Edmonton (City of Spruce Grove).
- Stony Plain is right next door to the west, and Acheson's industrial park is just east.
Owning a home in Spruce Grove.
2026 property tax
9.02 per $1,000 of assessed value
$4,510 a year, about $376 a month
Municipal 6.4198 + school 2.5007 + seniors housing 0.0997. City of Spruce Grove 2026 tax rate bylaw (Alberta Municipal Affairs copy). An estimate only: your bill uses your own assessment.
Snow
Clear sidewalks within 48 hours of a snowfall. Don't blow or shovel snow onto the road, public land or alleys. Keep 1 m clear around your waste carts, hydrants and transformer boxes.
sprucegrove.org ↗Garbage
Carts go out by 7 a.m. on collection day and come back in by 11:59 p.m., facing the road with lids closed. In winter, green organics carts are picked up in the second week of the month.
sprucegrove.org ↗
Looking at an acreage nearby?
Parkland County (acreages around Spruce Grove and Stony Plain): good to know
Garbage
Curbside pickup only in Wabamun and Entwistle. Everyone else hires a hauler or uses County transfer stations free with a Solid Waste Card (bring proof of ownership or a lease, plus photo ID). More packaging and paper is recyclable from Oct 1 2026.
parklandcounty.com ↗Water
Water comes from a well, a hauler, or (in some subdivisions) municipal lines. You don't need a County permit to drill a well. Bulk water: County station at 27021 Ellis Road, Acheson (account needed), WILD stations at Glory Hills, Kapasiwin and Seba Beach, Spruce Grove (136 South Ave) and a coin-operated station in Stony Plain (2 Boulder Blvd).
parklandcounty.com ↗Snow
The County aims to clear all 2,050 km of roads within three days of a heavy snowfall, main roads first. It does not plow private driveways, but residents with disabilities can get up to $300 a winter toward driveway clearing. Clear the area to the LEFT of your driveway (facing the street) to shrink the plow ridge.
parklandcounty.com ↗Burning
Backyard fire pits and barrels need no permit. Brush pile permits are free. On parcels under 10 acres in a subdivision or hamlet, brush piles can only be burned Dec 1 to Mar 31.
parklandcounty.com ↗Animals
Animal units depend on acreage: none under 2 acres, 1 unit at 2 to 2.99 acres, rising to 5 at 6 to 9.99 acres (1 unit = 2 horses, 1 cow, 15 chickens or 3 sheep). Dog licence within 15 days of moving, max 4 dogs.
parklandcounty.com ↗Dust
Within 150 m of a range or township road (outside a subdivision)? You qualify for 100 m of free calcium dust control. Subdivisions pay $350 per 100 m with neighbour consent. Apply by May 30.
parklandcounty.com ↗Other
OHVs on County roads: 16+, licensed, registered, insured, helmets, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. No business licence needed (development permit may be). Internet is private: list of providers on the County site. Power and gas are not County services.
parklandcounty.com ↗
Rules change. Check with your city, town or county before you count on any of this.
Schools in Spruce Grove.
- Brookwood SchoolParkland School Division · K-4
- Copperhaven SchoolParkland School Division
- Greystone Centennial Middle SchoolParkland School Division
- Millgrove SchoolParkland School Division
- Prescott Learning CentreParkland School Division
- Spruce Grove Composite High SchoolParkland School Division · 10-12
- St. Joseph Catholic SchoolEvergreen Catholic Schools
- St. Marguerite Catholic SchoolEvergreen Catholic Schools
- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High SchoolEvergreen Catholic Schools · 10-12
- St. Teresa Catholic Learning CentreEvergreen Catholic Schools
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolEvergreen Catholic Schools
- Woodhaven Middle SchoolParkland School Division
- École Broxton Park SchoolParkland School Division
Schools from OpenStreetMap, with boards from Parkland School Division and Evergreen Catholic Schools. Grades are left out where we haven't confirmed them. Schools are assigned by address, so always check yours with the board before you buy.
What’s coming.
- The province has funded a replacement Spruce Grove Composite High School. Parkland School Division
- Design funding was announced for an addition to Brookwood School (K to 4) to meet enrolment growth. Education News Canada
Spruce Grove questions
What are property taxes like in Spruce Grove?
The 2026 residential rate is about 9.02 per $1,000 of assessed value, including the provincial school tax. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $4,510 a year. Check your own assessment with the City.
Which schools serve Spruce Grove?
Parkland School Division and Evergreen Catholic Schools. Schools are assigned by address. The province has funded a replacement Spruce Grove Composite High School and design work on an addition to Brookwood School, so check with the board for the latest.
Can I take transit to Edmonton from Spruce Grove?
Yes. Route 560 runs weekdays from the Spruce Grove Transit Centre to NAIT, MacEwan and downtown Edmonton. It does not run on general holidays.
What if I want an acreage near Spruce Grove?
The acreages around Spruce Grove are in Parkland County, which has its own rules for water, septic, garbage and road plowing. Ask me and I'll walk you through what to check before you buy.
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