Oleskiw is one of the larger residential neighbourhoods in the city, and is located south of Wolf Willow Ravine and east of 170 Street to the North Saskatchewan River.
The Oleskiw street pattern is a mix of keyhole crescents and curvilinear streets, and many of the local roads have names starting with the letter “W.” Single-detached homes account for almost all of the residential structures, with some higher density housing located adjacent to a small commercial centre in the northwest corner.
A central park site with a large preserved tree stand anchors the community. A prominent feature in Oleskiw is the Edmonton Golf and Country Club. The private golf course forms a “horseshoe” shape along the southern region of the neighbourhood, and is overlooked by many Oleskiw homes. Originally named “Wolf Willow Farms,” in 1972 the neighbourhood was re-named in honour of Dr. Oleskiw, an academic who was instrumental in bringing many of the original Ukrainian settlers to the Edmonton area.
