Cloverdale is situated along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River near the centre of the city. Settlement of Cloverdale began in the 1870s when two farms were established.
Most of today's Cloverdale was annexed in 1907 by 1915 the neighbourhood was fully established with a school, stores, local industries and churches. Recreational open space has become the major land use in the neighbourhood, and beautiful Gallagher Park provides the stage for the annual Edmonton Folk Festival. Civic ward: Métis. District: Southeast. City boundary records effective 2003-07-01.