Friends of Swan Lake Park’s (“FOSLP”) long-term goal is the development of a cost-effective, long-term program for Swan Lake that leads to a self-sustaining ecosystem which supports a stable aquatic habitat, complements the biodiversity of Swan Lake Park and provides direct enjoyment and benefits for all Markham residents. In December 2025, FOSLP submitted its recommendations
Markham’s Swan Lake is back from the brink, showing ‘significant improvements’ in water quality. But will its largemouth bass survive? Volunteer group believes the water can be made clean enough for healthy bass to live in if city takes further steps to rehabilitate the former farmer’s pond located north of 16th Avenue. By Mike Adler Markham
In March 2025, Friends of Swan Lake Park announced the launch of the Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab (“SLSCL”), a partnership with leading York University researchers. The SLSCL kicked off with a Design Workshop at York University’s new Markham campus on March 27, 2025 with a program that outlined the scope of the lab and
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $25,000 Hydro One grant provides critical support for the rehabilitation of Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park Markham, September 2, 2025 - A $25,000 grant from Hydro One’s 2025 Energizing Life Community Fund will enable the Friends of Swan Lake Park (FOSLP) to engage senior environmental experts
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Friends of Swan Lake Park hosted its Celebrating the Biodiversity of Swan Lake Park event on June 7. Kathleen Elizabeth Noël photo The Friends of Swan Lake Park is an advocacy group dedicated towards protecting Swan Lake and the park’s ecosystems. Many group members and collaborators, led
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Friends of Swan Lake Park (FOSLP) and the City of Markham held a subcommittee meeting on June 18 to review the city’s initiatives to preserve Swan Lake Park. The FOSLP requested two main items for the meeting: To confirm whether the city is considering recategorizing Swan Lake
Students welcome to join SLCS lab 06/30/2025Markham Review High school students looking for volunteer opportunities can join York University’s Swan Lake Citizen Science (SLCS) Lab this summer. The SLCS Lab is looking for anyone interested in exploring scientific technologies, communicating about environmental issues, and making an impact on their local community. High school students can
11/30/2021 Markham Review The south end of the Swan Lake Park is heavily used by residents with mobility challenges from two adjacent retirement communities, Amica Swan Lake and Swan Lake Village. During discussions with Markham Council in 2020, the Friends of Swan Lake Park asked the city to address three areas that impact accessibility and usability
Yorkregion.com – Dec. 9, 2021 New Swan Lake sidewalks in Markham improve safety, accessibility 'Very important improvement for our local community' Heidi Riedner Markham Economist & Sun Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Access to Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park for Amica and Swan Lake Village residents is now much safer and more accessible. The Friends
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 Thank You Markham for New Sidewalks at Swan Lake Park Markham, ON - The Friends of Swan Lake Park and area residents extend a thank you to Ward 5 Councillor Andrew Keyes and City of Markham staff for building sidewalks at the Swan Lake Boulevard entrance to Swan
