SWAN LAKE PARK IN THE NEWS
Candidates for Markham Council Pledge Support for Sustaining Markham’s Biodiversity
2026 Candidate Survey: Sustaining Markham’s Biodiversity Candidates for Markham Council say they will support investments and programs that help sustain the biodiversity of Markham’s green spaces and public parks. In a survey initiated by Friends of Swan Lake Park ("FOSLP") candidates for Markham Council in the October 2026 municipal elections were asked for their views on issues related to sustaining Markham’s green spaces and the impact of the Mount Joy redevelopment on the Mount Joy Community Centre and neighbouring
Update on FOSLP Activities
Updates on our activities: 2026: Mid-Year Update (July 2026) 2025: Our Year in Review (January 2026)
Markham’s Certificate of Appreciation (June 2026)
Markham’s Certificate of Appreciation June 2026 At Friends of Swan Lake Park’s June 2026 Loop-the-Lake Eco Fest event, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, on behalf of Markham Council, presented a certificate of appreciation to Friends of Swan Lake Park which states: “In recognition of your dedication to protecting and restoring Swan Lake and its surrounding parkland, and your commitment to environmental stewardship through community engagement and education. We commend your leadership in raising awareness of habitat restoration and fostering conservation through
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