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Parkland County, Municipal district in central Alberta, Canada

Parkland County stretches across 2,390 square kilometers of land west of Edmonton, encompassing eight hamlets including Carvel, Duffield, Entwistle, and Wabamun.

The municipal district was established in 1969, marking the beginning of structured administrative governance for this region of central Alberta.

The region maintains strong agricultural traditions with numerous farms and ranches contributing to Alberta's farming heritage through local production and land stewardship.

The Acheson Industrial Area serves as the economic center of Parkland County, containing 4,000 hectares of developed land and more than 200 operating businesses.

The Wagner Natural Area, Clifford E Lee Nature Sanctuary, and University of Alberta Botanic Garden provide natural research and conservation spaces within the district.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1969

Shares border with: Lac Ste. Anne County, Leduc County, Yellowhead County, Sturgeon County, Brazeau County, Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Devon, Enoch Cree Nation 135, Spring Lake, Wabamun, Betula Beach, Kapasiwin, Lakeview, Point Alison, Seba Beach, Wabamun 133A, Wabamun 133B

Website: http://parklandcounty.com

GPS coordinates: 53.53000,-114.00600

Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:37

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