The soccer field was nice me, my Brother and my friends have had many childhood memories at that…read morefield and go practice there every week.

This is a very cool park it combines all my favourite things : water activities, relaxation area,…read morekids playgrounds and a soccer field. Yes this part is not perfect since it doesnt have a huge picnic area like La Fountine or free wifi like other parks but if you have kids thisis the place to be in the summer. A big water/splash area park and next to it a challenging playground devices to kill all that extra energy. Trully a small kids paradise.

Small urban park in The Plateau at Saint Laurent Blvd and Marie-Anne St…read more It was built in the 1980s and is dedicated to Portuguese immigrants and the Portuguese Community in Montreal. It has a gazebo, fountain and is decorated with Portuguese motifs such as the Rooster of Barcelos. It has benches and a bit of greenspace but is mostly paved stones. The park was designed by Carlos R. Martinez, the same landscape architect who designed the Park of the Americas (Parc des Ameriques) just south of this park. The fountain at the centre of the park was designed by Ruiz Dias. Apparently Leonard Cohen used to hang out here, as his house was across the street. I walked through this park often when I lived in Montreal and would sit on one of the benches and have a snack. It's a small but nice park. Review #27 (2025)

Great little park to wind down a little from all the shopping. With a great little fountain and…read moreplenty of seating. They even have a big gazebo.

Another amazing park. I am just amazed at all the fantastic parks scattered throughout the city…read more This one has a huge open green space and various playgrounds including a small baseball field, dog park, jungle gyms, swings, and splash park that looks so enticing on this summer day. There is also a lovely war memorial for those who died fighting in both World Wars and the Korean War. Doesn't hurt to squeeze in a history lesson for the kids...or adults for that matter.

Verily the sanctum sanctorum of N.D.G. The holy of holies of parks. Parc Notre-Dame-de-Grâce or…read moreN.D.G. Park or just plain and simple GIROUARD PARC is just about the best park in the neighbourhood. Call it what you will because wise people call this place by many names and call it what you want because you have free human agency. Yes, indeed, denizens of the good hood of Lady Grace, sometimes we may be No Dame Good but we sure do know damn well how to chillax on a beautiful Montreal day. Yes, citizens of the Deeg, small and large, young and old, squirrel and human, all seek refuge in this park to congregate (whilst respecting the public health and safety protocols to reduce the transmission of COVID-19) and have an excellent time. Yes, the who's who of NDG chill at this park; you've got Rebecca Anne Clark feeding the squirrels sunflower seeds whilst sitting under her favourite Maple tree with her stylish lawn chair, you've got Sarah Ring and Aurora Robinson organising the next NDG Portchfest, you've got Christopher Brown speaking truth to power, you've got elected officials like NDG borough councillor Peter McQueen riding his bike and talking to constituents, you've got the guy who does an improvised yoga/parkour hybrid, you've got the dude who practices his LARPing with a gigantic and extremely heavy wooden sword, you've got the skateboarders filming their skate videos, you've got the dude playing the bagpipes, you've got the couple low-key having sex on the grass in broad daylight, you've got the dog walkers in the dog park, and you've got many other people to people watch. There are lots of amenities in the park and in the vicinity. Yes, this park has got it all and that's not even the beginning of it. Please get a whole grain baguette or pita, some houmous, some vege pâté, some ferments and pickles, and some delicious fruit. Bring a little rose kombucha. Have a little picnic and in the words of KC and the Sunshine Band, "do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight."

Quiet and hidden just how I like them…read more It's in the most beautiful part of westmount the type of area where the houses are "ouuuu" and "ahhhh" worthy. I decided to come for a picnic and didn't want to get stuck fighting for picnic tables in every other packed park. This place was just right, quiet and you have a great view from the bleacher. There's a few entrances to the park, I however came by the street and came down a little flight of cement stairs that lead us to a huge well maintained soccer field. There's 3 sets of bleachers 2-4 benches around the field as well as 2 benches under a gazebo. There's a water fountain to drink from right beside the gazebo as well as a huge deck area that has a look out of the rest of the park. At the look out you will notice a dog park to your left and a tennis court to the right there's stairs on either sides of the building to bring you to them.

This is a beautiful park in Westmount and quieter than the always busy Westmount park as it is a…read morebit off the beaten path (and you have to walk uphill to get to it). Set on a large sweeping hill with beautiful views of the city, it is a delightful setting for a picnic or just a quiet place to stretch out with a book. A friend told me it was modelled on the Primrose Hill park in London but I don't know if that's just urban myth. On the east side of the park about halfway up there is a nice playground for kids, and a bit further up near the top there is a small wading pool in the summer. There is also a dog park, tennis courts and soccer field at the top of the park. In winter, it's a great spot to take the little ones sledding.

We were trying to find activities that wasn't just sitting indoors or going to a mall. So our…read morefamily suggested going to this park. I was like oh we're going on a walk outside in the freezing cold. HECK YES let's go! No really...I wasn't that excited, but I was up for it and we packed our balaclavas and lots of layers of clothing, so we might as well use it right? We're so glad we did it. The park itself looks quite large. We only did a portion of it as it was super cold. So we took the trail to the rapids which is pretty and you get to see the city from there. The trail is nicely marked and you can actually go all the way around the lake that's there. We just turned around after getting to the rapids. It's quite picturesque and some folks were doing cross country skiing around the park. Definitely a lovely spot to get a view and just get outside.

Just past my fav park I found this lovely park that was full of wild animals. I seen a crane a…read moreground hog ducks and birds all with in 3 minutes. Great place to go for a walk or even have a picnic. The rapids are intense as ever here so be careful.

This is a strange little park along Verdun's riverside. I'm more inclined to call it a green space…read morethan an actual park because it's so small. Sitting in front of the Verdun Circus school, it's basically a pretty bare field on one side, an outdoor gym/ workout centre on the other with a few park benches and lounges and some trees and that's about it. I never really see anyone here except maybe some seniors playing petoncle during the day and sketchy looking people who remind me of the dealers I'd see hanging out in the back of the high school I'd gone to.

Beautiful park with perfect pockets of shade. Not too crowded either and a great area to walk…read morethrough by the water.

This is a great urban park in Montreal, just west of the Village. Lots of big trees that provide…read moreneeded shade on a hot summer day in Montreal. There are tennis courts, bocce ball courts, bike paths, hiking trails, a nice pond, etc. Lots of locals and visitors come here for picnics, lunches and just plain relaxation. Check it out for a chance to enjoy a green leisure stop while in Montreal.

When we planned our trip to Montreal, social media kept pointing us toward Mosaïcultures at Parc…read moreJean-Drapeau. The images I saw online were so compelling that I knew we had to experience it for ourselves. It was a warm summer day when we arrived. The park itself was already beautiful--a serene green escape just minutes from the bustle of the city. Before stepping deeper into the gardens, we stopped at a small stall for coffee. The vendor shared a few kind words with us, and that simple exchange set the tone for the day: warm, welcoming, and grounded. With coffee in hand, we wandered through the pathways where colossal living sculptures seemed to rise out of the ground. Each one was a marvel--crafted from hundreds of thousands of flowers and plants, yet so artfully shaped that they felt like characters telling their own stories. "Mother Earth," with her serene face and cascading waterfall arm, embodied both strength and gentleness. "The Man Who Planted Trees" reminded me of the power of one person's quiet perseverance. And the "Six Pairs of YY" seemed to echo Montreal's spirit of community and cultural connection. We strolled slowly, letting the art unfold piece by piece, until we eventually found a spot to sit. There, I simply took it all in--the scale, the imagination, the harmony between nature and art. It wasn't just an exhibition; it felt like an experience that asked you to pause and reflect. What struck me most is that every year this exhibit tells a different story. It's not only a feat of horticulture but also a cultural heartbeat--Montreal reminding us of the quiet power that art and storytelling hold in shaping how we see the world. In the end, what brought us there was social media hype. But what stayed with me was something far more profound: a sense of awe, a renewed appreciation for art's dialogue with nature, and the reminder that culture--like these living sculptures--is always alive, always evolving.

We came here for a visit on a lovely fall day and spent hours exploring the park on both islands…read more The remaining structures from the world's fair are impressive, but the highlight was the botanical gardens which featured a special exhibit that involved huge sculptures made of different types of plants. Think next-level topiary and you'll be close to having an idea of what this is like. Access is easy via the Metro but just be sure to nit muss the stop otherwise you cross into "zone B" at the next stop and can't get back on if your metro pass doesn't cover both zones...a nice Metro staff person did take pity on us confused out of towners and let us through a manual gate. Signage is decent around the park, and restrooms and water bottle fillers are available but not much in terms of food so eat before you go or bring snacks.