Laurel Crossing is a growing community filled with parks, playgrounds and brand-new schools. It’s a great place to start a family, especially if you’re thinking about building your own home in your new neighbourhood. Here are just a few of the perks that you’ll enjoy when you choose Laurel Crossing!
LAUREL CROSSING PARK
Laurel Crossing is home to multiple recreation areas, but only one is known as “the” park. Offering everything from walking trails to playground equipment, it serves as the heart of Laurel Crossing’s family community. Children will enjoy the swings and slides; parents can relax on a comfortable bench after a long day at work.
LAUREL LAKE #1
This beautiful lake sits serenely in the middle of Laurel Crossing’s developing neighbourhood. Not only does it offer a picturesque panorama if you want to stop and smell the roses, but it also boasts walking, jogging and biking trails around its perimeter. If you like to get your heart pumping in the morning, enjoy some exercise at Laurel Lake!
LAUREL LAKE #2
Another lake with natural beauty that has to be seen to be believed! This one is surrounded on all sides by friendly neighbours. Your kids will be able to play under the watchful eyes of many other parents. As a bonus, there are multiple bus routes running along this lake, so you’re in for some scenic views if you take public transportation.
LAUREL HEIGHTS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
This community takes care of its own. Whether you’re a senior citizen yourself or just thinking about high-quality elder care for an ageing parent, the Laurel Heights Retirement Residence provides a safe, peaceful environment where the older generation can enjoy their twilight years.
ANTHONY HENDAY DRIVE
This highway can take you all over Edmonton, and it’s conveniently located right near Laurel Crossing. Running almost parallel to the community, it’s close enough to be useful but distant enough so traffic noise isn’t a problem. It’s the best of both worlds!
SVEND HANSEN SCHOOL
This K-9 school opened in the fall of 2017, so everything is brand new and ready for growing minds. The athletic programs include a co-ed soccer team and a cross-country running team, and there are many clubs, events and activities to be created by students and teachers. It’s definitely a school to watch in the coming years!
HOUSING OPTIONS
There is a great variety of home styles available to build or buy in Laurel Crossing and you have your choice from reputable builders such as:
Here’s a list of the home designs that are offered in Laurel Crossing:
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
These traditional homes are great for people who have or are expecting kids. They’re freestanding domiciles, so you’ll enjoy a certain amount of privacy from your neighbours, and they’re also very customizable. For example, you can choose to build a single-family home with a front attached garage or a laned home with a detached garage in the back.
DUPLEX
Duplexes are similar to a single family home in that they offer a lot of space. The difference is they share one wall down the middle with another home. You might enjoy a duplex if you’re a young professional who isn’t ready to buy a house but has outgrown a cramped apartment.
When you’re ready to take a look, head out to the showhomes in Laurel Crossing to get an up-close and in-person view of what your new home could look like!
This was just a quick guide to the beautiful community of Laurel Crossing. You’ll have to arrange a visit to see everything for yourself, so get in your car and make it happen!
Originally posted Jan 8, 2018; updated Feb 7, 2023
Author: Casey C.
I enjoy long walks on the beach...just kidding. Diehard Oilers Fan (#SorryNotSorry). Old Man Millennial.