Deer Ridge – Family Focused Community
Located on the north-west side of St. Albert
History
- Construction first began in 1982
- Bellerose Composite High School was complete in 1988
- The original plan for Deer Ridge was much smaller than what it is now
- In 2000, construction ceased
- Due to its proximity to schools and amenities, it was always a family focused neighbourhood
- Deer Ridge is home to the largest populations of high school and young-adult populations in St. Albert
Fun Fact
- Normally, residential developments are built in a few phases over a few years, but Deer Ridge was spaced out and experienced 25 phases of development
Demographics
- Population was 6,004 people
- Average Age 38.6 years – lowest in St. Albert
- Number of homes: 1,964
- Styles of homes: Apartment: 5, Duplex/townhome: 56, single detached: 2004, Mobile homes, basement suites and unspecified: 7
Amenities
- Nearby Schools: Muriel Martin, William D. Cuts, Bellerose Composite High School, JJ Nearing, Sturgeon Heights
- Located near Original Joes, M&M Meat Shop, Starbucks, Booster Juice, Bella Mas and More
- Conveniently located near St. Albert Trail and many restaurants and commercial centers
Unique Features
- Deer Ridge Park, Dorchester Park and many more throughout the community
- Outdoor rink, greenspace and walking trails to all the parks
- Tennis courts, play structures
- Close community with over 15 block parties planned in 2017
- Family oriented and focused community
- Easy access to Edmonton via Ray Gibbon Drive
