Established in 1981, the community of Hawkwood amassed a population as of 2012 of 9,831. The median income is high in this community at nearly $97,000 annually. However, the home prices are still very accessible, ranging from $450,000 to $900,000 approximately. What are the borders of this community? Nose Hill Drive to the west, Sarcee Trail to the east, John Laurie Boulevard to the south and Country Hills Boulevard to the north.

Transit
Bus route 76 serves the Hawkwood area, with two stops located inside the community.

Parks & Recreation
When it comes to Hawkwood, residents couldn't ask for more in terms of outdoor recreation. The community has within it, first of all, Hawkcliff Park, and green space actually runs throughout the community. However, surrounding the community on all sides are other prominent parks including Nose Hill Park, the Ranchlands Community Park, Ranchero Park, Citadel Park and others. Stores surrounding the community include EC Fashions, Chapters, those comprising the Crowfoot Co-Op, Ethnic Mantra, Starbucks, and the Hamptoms Co-Op Shopping Centre.

Schools
● Tom Baines School
● Sir Winston Churchhill High

Houses of Worship
● Bow Valley Christian Church
● Varsity Acres Presbyterian
● Hope Lutheran