John Hendry Park, also known as Trout Lake, is regarded as a sanctuary in the centre of the city, providing a getaway within minutes of urban life in East Vancouver. A popular destination that attracts crowds for:
- Picnicking
- Cycling
- Walking
- Lounging
- The farmers' market
- Dogwalkers bring their dogs for a game of fetch or a swim
On May 16, 2022, the Park Board unanimously approved the John Hendry Park Renewal Plan presented by staff.
While Trout Lake has historically been a swimming destination, water quality issues have raised concerns about the future of Vancouver’s only accessible freshwater lake.
The Renewal Plan provides an opportunity to plan essential work, including:
- Surveys
- Tree health assessments
- Soil and water quality studies to prepare for future improvements.
The long-range renewal plan will guide improvements to make sure the East Vancouver destination park continues to be a vibrant and well-loved community gathering space for years to come.
What's happeningChanges to Trout Lake
Work to improve water quality
As a part of the John Hendry Park Renewal Plan, an assessment of water quality is underway until the end of 2027 to determine options to improve water quality, biodiversity, and to enhance park use services.
Learn more about the baseline water quality study
Sports fields
The northeast rugby field renewal, including leveling, reseeding, and repairs, has been completed and is open to the public in spring 2025.
The Little League Diamonds were opened to the public in April 2025 after leveling, installation of new grass outfields, a new grass infield, irrigation and drainage improvements, and replacement of aging infrastructure such as backstops, bleachers, dugouts, and fencing.
Dog off-leash area and the north beach
Planning and design for the renewal of the dog off-leash and the north beach areas is underway. Construction is set to take place in 2026.
Discover previous work
Explore our past consultation events to find more information and reports that were developed as part of that process.