Named for Anglican minister William Newton, Homesteader features a multi-purpose education and recreation site in the centre of the neighbourhood. A number of strategically placed pathways promote bicycle and pedestrian travel within the neighbourhood.
Homesteader residents have access to the river valley park system via Kennedale Ravine. Row housing is the most common type of dwelling unit in Homesteader although there are almost as many single unit dwellings. Civic ward: Dene. District: Northeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.