In 2022, there were two Artists in Residence at the park. Zahra Ebrahim (pictured above at left) is a participatory artist and public interest designer that works at the intersection of cities, social justice and creative practice. She currently co-leads Monumental, an organization advancing equitable outcomes for cities and communities, and amplifying the voices of the racialized leaders. For over fifteen years, she has used her participatory art and design practice to advance public conversations around critical issues, as well as using it to collaborate with communities to co-design towards better social outcomes. Zahra has taught at OCADU, MoMA, is currently an Adjunct Professor and "Urbanist in Residence" at the University of Toronto. She is the Vice-Chair of the Canadian Urban Institute, and the Board Chair for Park People. Zahra created a zine about her residency and wrote about her experience on the Ontario Parks blog.  Follow her on Instagram @zahraeb. 

Paige Lipsky (pictured above at right) is a photographer based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her work focuses on nature and travel. The juxtaposition between man and nature is a common theme. There’s an examination of the way mankind interacts within environments, often achieved through landscapes.

Lipsky holds BFA degrees in Photography and Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has participated in group exhibits in North America, Asia, and Europe. Her solo exhibits have taken place in the United States and the Philippines. Learn more at paigelipsky.com.