Riverlot 56 Natural Area protects a diverse 108-hectare natural oasis, from upland aspen forests to open and large meadows to stream bed aquatic plant communities. Patches of willow and cattails grow along the banks of the Sturgeon River. Riverlot 56 is populated with many bird species as well as mammals such as muskrat, beaver, deer and moose.
Recreational trail systems exist on either side of Sturgeon Road, which cuts across the area. These trails are used extensively for hiking, cross-country skiing, and nature observation.
Location: located just outside the City of St. Albert along the banks of the Sturgeon River
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking - Front Country
Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching
| Classification | Natural Area |
| Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
| Park Size | 266.86 Acres / 108.00 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 221/87 |
| Administration / Information | 780-464-7955 |
| Regional Office | Central Regional Office |
| District | Spruce Grove |
| Natural Region |
Parkland - Central Parkland |
| Natural Region Description | Riverlot 56 is one of the original parcels of land subdivided during settlement of the region during the 1900s. In 1965, the land was transferred to the provincial government. Since 1973, local groups have maintained the area for outdoor education and nature-based recreation. The area contains upland aspen forests, streambed communities and open meadows which provide habitiat for several wildlife species. |
| Land Use Framework Region | North Saskatchewan |
