This urban lake is home to a permanent collection of North American native waterfowl. Visitors have a unique opportunity to see species of geese, ducks and swans that would otherwise be elusive and difficult to glimpse in their native habitat. The project is a cooperative effort between the Swan Lake Waterfowl Society and Tulsa Parks. The Society maintains the waterfowl and park staff maintains the shoreline habitat. Park staff feed the birds daily, so visitors are asked not to feed the birds. An information kiosk displays educational information about waterfowl and a poster identifies the birds. A lighted ornamental fountain creates a spectacular display. During winter months, the lake is a winter home for nearly 250 migratory waterfowl. A pair of trumpeter swans "rule" the lake.
This urban lake is home to a permanent collection of North American native waterfowl. Visitors have a unique opportunity to see species of geese, ducks and swans that would otherwise be elusive and difficult to glimpse in their native habitat. The project is a cooperative effort between the Swan Lake Waterfowl Society and Tulsa Parks. The Society maintains the waterfowl and park staff maintains the shoreline habitat. Park staff feed the birds daily, so visitors are asked not to feed the birds. An information kiosk displays educational information about waterfowl and a poster identifies the birds. A lighted ornamental fountain creates a spectacular display. During winter months, the lake is a winter home for nearly 250 migratory waterfowl. A pair of trumpeter swans "rule" the lake. 