SWAN LAKE PARK IN THE NEWS
FOSLP Submits Recommendations for Swan Lake Phase 2 Water Quality Plans (December 2025)
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 for Phase 2 (2026-2030) of Markham’s long-term water quality plan for Swan Lake. Building off the successes of Phase 1, FOSLP recommended that Phase 2
Markham’s Swan Lake is back from the brink
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 Economist Sun Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Read the entire article
FOSLP Announces Partnership with York University Researchers
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 the capabilities of the York team. Thank you to our Workshop hosts Dr. Ali Asgary, Dr. Satinder Brar and Dr. Maleknaz Nayebi and their talented
Group hosts event to preserve Swan Lake Park environment Markham Review June 11, 2025
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 founder Fred Peters, conducted free booths, polls, and nature walks for all visitors throughout the event. Birder and wildlife photographer Kathleen Elizabeth Noël led
Markham provides update on Swan Lake Park restoration_Markham Review June 27, 2025
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 Park as a Natural Heritage Network site, and to clarify what the park needs to qualify for a city-wide special purpose park status. The Natural
Students welcome to join SLCS lab_ Markham Review June 30, 2025
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 assist in collecting environmental samples, analyzing data using Excel, and explaining complex information in simpler terms for broader audiences. SLCS Lab members will train students