use the City's interactive map to discover City amenities including nearby swimming pools, sports fields, parks, playgrounds, golf courses, spray parks, fire stations, police stations, property assessments, waste collection schedules and bus stops. Or find out more about people who generally live in the neighbourhood.

choose from a variety of activities, events, day-camps, programs and classes at the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre in the areas of sports, fitness and wellness, swimming, recreation and leisure, the arts, leadership and much more. The Centre features a senior's lounge, 4 NHL-sized hockey rinks with 20 dressing rooms, an indoor playground, commercial retailers, a fitness centre and walking/jogging track, flexi-hall, birthday party rooms, and three gymnasiums.

splash in Terwillegar Recreation Centre's salt water swimming pool featuring swimming lanes, wave pool with spray features, whirlpool, lazy river and waterslide, tot pool with ramp access and a steam room. There is something for all ages and abilities.

find your fit, sign up for professional fitness services, create an adventure, or check out events at local recreation and leisure centres or in the river valley. Summer camps and educational courses are also available through groups such as the University of Alberta, Telus World of Science, City Arts Centre and Metro Continuing Education focused on academic success, English language classes and adult education.

welcomes new residents and assists newcomers by sharing information about housing, policing, garbage collection, transportation, public transit, education, health, recreation and leisure, libraries and municipal government.

visit Riverbend Edmonton public library or attend a local school. Edmonton public school Esther Starkman offers kindergarten to grade 9; Edmonton Catholic school Monsignor William Irwin offers kindergarten to grade 6; Lillian Osborne Senior High School offers grades 10 to 12; and Archbishop Joseph MacNeil School offers grades 7 to 8. New schools are being built in the area to accommodate our growth.

visit Edmonton Transit Service or call (780) 496-1600 for BusLINK information. Check Route Brochures & System Maps for the latest bus and LRT schedules and service change information. Subscribe for Alerts or follow @takeETSalert on Twitter for planned detours and bus stop closures alerts. Buses travel directly from the nearest LRT station Century Park Transit Centre to the International Airport and return.

include Terwillegar Towne, Magrath, Terwillegar South and Mactaggart. TGHA works closely with homeowner associations representing these neighbourhoods and with the Terwillegar Community League serving all of these communities.

purchase a TCL membership to access community drop-in programs, swimming, skating and more. TCL encourages a safe, friendly, and active neighbourhood by offering community-wide social events and activities, running a community garden; communicating with local governing bodies including TGHA; and fundraising for parks and playgrounds. Turn to TCL's Terwillegar Tribune newsletter for information about upcoming events such as Family Day Winter Carnival, Canada Day Bike Parade, and Halloween.

learn about neighbourhood events through the City's Share Edmonton program. One successful event is the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market held Wednesday's from 4:30pm to 7:30pm in the south parking lot of the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (2051 Leger Road). It is a not-for-profit, volunteer run organization that connects local farmers, producers and artisans who provide fresh, locally grown and made food and hand-made goods with our citizens.

check out the City's senior's programs and services or visit the new senior's lounge for "Coffee, Chat'n Cards" at Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre. This is offered in partnership with South West Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA). Call them at (587) 987-3200 or dial 311 for more information. Devonshire Village for seniors is an important member of our neighbourhood. Contact Devonshire at (780) 433-1395 to volunteer your time or learn about the services offered to senior residents.

meet new people, develop your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, enhance your resume, and have fun by volunteering for City of Edmonton events, programs and facilities. Dial 211 Support Network for human services, community programs and related volunteer opportunities.

discover neighbourhood parks, picnic sites, river valley parks, off-leash areas, and trail systems or a variety of river valley activities including fishing, boating/canoeing, photography, disc golfing, dog walking, bird watching, golfing, geocaching/orienteering, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, tobogganing, running/jogging, and even memorable places to hold a wedding.

canoe down the river at Terwillegar Park about 4 kilometers from our neighbourhood. Terwillegar Park offers natural and paved walking, running, and cycling trails, scenic boating on the river, and an opportunity to let your dog run around in the off-leash area. Turn to nearby Blackmud Creek or Mactaggart Sanctuary, both within walking distance, for a peaceful stroll through the woods along the stream.

appreciate local food, services, products, and more offered by the Shoppes of Terwillegar Gardens, Market at Magrath, Terwillegar Heights Towne Square, and other Terwillegar retailers situated along Rabbit Hill Road or 23rd Avenue. Most of these establishments are within walking distance from your doorstep.

connect with neighbours by sharing pictures, ideas, gardening and safety tips, and stories about other great neighbours on the Terwillegar Gardens Homeowners Association Facebook page. Visit TGHA Facebook for links to resources that deal with a range of concerns from mosquitos to Bronze Leaf disease which is an air-borne fungus eliminating columnar aspens, trembling aspens and tower poplars in our neighbourhood.