Rio Terrace's perch on the north bank of the river valley provides spectacular views of the valley and Fort Edmonton Park, one of the City's most popular attractions. Most homes were built in the 1960s, and all are single-family dwellings.
The area includes a school, community league, church, and park, and residents enjoy easy access to retail and service businesses via the Whitemud Freeway. Rio Terrace has a high population over 50 years old, many of them long-time residents. Civic ward: sipiwiyiniwak. District: Jasper Place. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.