Lakefront Improvements

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Starting July 30, 2025 the Town of Sylvan Lake Parks Department is starting to work on projects that were outlined in the 2020 Sylvan Lake Lakefront Usage Strategy (LUS). This Strategy was based on the 2019 Sustainable Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan (SWARP).

Why?

  • To better manage and provide a safer experience for both Sylvan Lake residents and the visitors who come to boat, swim and enjoy the lake

Leased from the Government of Alberta

  • To make these projects possible, the Town has leased the shore area from the Province, learn more here

What we heard

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Starting July 30, 2025 the Town of Sylvan Lake Parks Department is starting to work on projects that were outlined in the 2020 Sylvan Lake Lakefront Usage Strategy (LUS). This Strategy was based on the 2019 Sustainable Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan (SWARP).

Why?

  • To better manage and provide a safer experience for both Sylvan Lake residents and the visitors who come to boat, swim and enjoy the lake

Leased from the Government of Alberta

  • To make these projects possible, the Town has leased the shore area from the Province, learn more here

What we heard

Learn more

  • Projects

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    To meet the needs in the our Sylvan Lake Lakefront Usage Strategy, Council approved these waterfront projects. We'll post more information about each project as it becomes available.

    Capital Projects

    Public day mooring (2025)

    • A new public day mooring dock installed next to lighthouse park. This dock is for day use only, no overnight mooring

    • Details on pages 12, 19, 30 of the Lakefront Usage Strategy

    • Status: Installation July 30, 2025


    Accessible ramp (2025)

    • A new accessible ramp into the water at approximately 42 street, off Centennial Park

    • Details on pages 24 of the Lakefront Usage Strategy

    • Status: Installation September, 2025

  • News & Budget

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    Town leases the waterfront, July 28, 2025

    To make these projects possible, the Province of Alberta and Town of Sylvan Lake have entered into a Lease Agreement through 2050. The lease area covers:

    • Over 18 ha of the lakefront north of the retaining wall, including sand and water
    • Extends from 34 Street to Lighthouse Park at the mouth of the marina, and varies from approximately 50 m to 175 m into the lake

    "This is a landmark moment for Sylvan Lake. After years of hard work and collaboration, I’m thrilled to see our Departmental Miscellaneous Lease approved — the first of its kind in Alberta. A heartfelt thank you to our MLA Devin Dreeshen, and everyone who helped get this across the finish line. We’re now better equipped to bring our vision for the waterfront to life and continue building a community that’s deeply connected to our lake." Megan Hanson, Mayor

    Why?

    • To better manage and provide a safer experience for Sylvan Lake residents and the hundreds of thousands of park visitors who come to boat, swim and enjoy the lake


    Budget

    Each project has its own budget and phases. Some may be completed over multiple years, we post budgets as projects start.

    Public day mooring

    Accessible ramp


Page last updated: 29 Jul 2025, 03:58 PM