Parks and Green Spaces
The Towns has its own parks and pathway network woven through the neighbourhood, connecting residential streets to green space and eventually to the broader Greens on Gardiner trail system. Horizon Station Park is a centrepiece within the community, with play structures, open green space, and benches. The lit pathways aren't just decorative — they're legitimate routes that residents use daily for walking, jogging, and getting kids to school on foot.
What really sets the area apart, though, is McKell Wascana Conservation Park. It's about a 5-to-10-minute drive south and covers 171 acres of native prairie and wetland along Wascana Creek. There are four kilometres of groomed trails with interpretive signage, benches scattered along the route, and a floating dock where you can sit and watch the creek. It's the only urban-based native prairie park in Regina, and it feels like you've left the city entirely — even though you haven't. Birdwatchers come out in spring and early summer when migratory species show up, and families use it year-round for quiet walks. The Shumiatcher Amphitheatre at the trailhead hosts occasional educational programming and events.
Buckingham Lake Park is also nearby, offering another pocket of green space for a quick walk or to let the kids run around after school.
Shopping and Errands
Day-to-day errands are straightforward here. Acre 21 is the main commercial hub for southeast Regina, and it's just a short drive or pathway walk from The Towns. It's anchored by Save-On-Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama, and a Sherwood Co-Op gas bar. You can handle a full week's worth of groceries, prescriptions, and banking without going far.
But The Towns also has its own local commercial spot that's worth knowing about. Welcome Woodland (sometimes called Woodland Corner) is a Scandinavian-inspired, 2.1-acre development built with recycled and reclaimed materials right inside the neighbourhood. It's designed as a hub for locally owned businesses rather than chain stores. For bigger shopping runs — Costco, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Winners — you're within 5-to-10 minutes along Arcola Avenue or Victoria Avenue. Real Canadian Superstore is close too. You're not isolated out here.
Restaurants and Coffee
Welcome Woodland is where the neighbourhood's food and drink personality lives. The Everyday Kitchen does sourdough doughnuts and coffee that have a strong following across Regina — people drive across the city to pick up a dozen. Dandy's Artisan Ice Cream is right there too, making small-batch ice cream with local ingredients in flavours you won't find at a chain. GongCha serves bubble tea, and Luxe Artisan Chocolates rounds out the local options. It's a small cluster, but it's all locally owned and it gives The Towns something most new subdivisions don't have — a walkable spot to grab a treat without getting in the car.
Over at Acre 21, you'll find additional options including Boston Pizza and quick-service restaurants. It's not a foodie destination, but it covers the weeknight need to pick up dinner without planning ahead.
Recreation and Fitness
Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre is the closest major recreation facility. It's got a main pool with a slide and diving board, a warm tot pool for younger kids, a whirlpool, dry sauna, and a strength and conditioning area with cardio and weight machines. The Regina Public Library's Sunrise branch is inside the same building, along with an outdoor spray pad and accessible playground. Drop-in swimming and fitness are available, and registered programs run throughout the year. A family day pass runs about $14.
Commute and Getting Around
From The Towns, you're looking at roughly 15-to-20 minutes to downtown Regina depending on traffic. Access to Arcola Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Woodland Grove Drive keeps things moving, and the Regina Bypass connects you to Highway 1 without cutting through the city. If you work in southeast Regina's commercial areas, your commute could be under 10 minutes. Transit routes serve the neighbourhood, but realistically, most residents drive. That's standard for this part of the city.
The Honest Downsides of Living Here
I think it's important to talk about the trade-offs, because every neighbourhood has them.
The Towns is still actively developing. Depending on which phase you're in, you might have construction happening nearby — new homes going up, roads being finished, landscaping still taking shape. That's temporary, but it can be noisy and dusty in the meantime. If you want a neighbourhood that feels completely settled, this isn't there yet.
The townhome-heavy mix is a genuine pro for some buyers and a genuine con for others. You'll share walls with neighbours in many of the builds here, and lot sizes are smaller than what you'd get in a single-family area like Spruce Meadows. If yard space and privacy are high on your list, you'll want to weigh that carefully.
Trees are young. This is a post-2018 development, so there's no mature canopy yet. Summers can feel exposed without shade, and the streetscape doesn't have that established look that older neighbourhoods carry. Give it another decade and it'll be different, but right now it's wide open.
You're car-dependent for most things beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Welcome Woodland and Acre 21 handle daily needs well, but healthcare, high schools, entertainment, and most workplaces require a drive. That's true of virtually every suburb in Regina, but it's worth naming directly.
Finally, condo fees and HOA-style considerations come into play with some of the townhome and fourplex builds. Make sure you understand any monthly fees and what they cover before you commit — it varies by builder and development.
If you'd like to see what's currently on the market, browse The Towns listings or give me a call at 306-581-1212. No rush — I'm happy to answer questions whenever you're ready.
