Parc Julie-Hamelin

Last updated September 13, 2022
Address
8402 2e Avenue
Montréal, QC

Parc Julie-Hamelin is an active, inclusive and welcoming outdoor space for the St- Michel, Montréal, and circus communities. It features a universally accessible playground. Formerly known as Parc Jean-Rivard.

Description

This park has been carefully designed to make play and the outdoors more accessible to all. It features: 

  • A 16,000 sq. ft. playground for ages 2-12, inclusive of all motor skills and limitations (donated by the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation)
  • A concrete basketball court suitable for different levels of players and wheelchairs
  • Play fountains where users can cool off
  • An outdoor training structure
  • A BenchFit trail designed for the aging population
  • Training rings for circus artists
  • A variety of furniture adapted to everyone’s physical abilities
  • Shaded picnic areas
  • Drinking fountains that allow access from all sides and are easy to activate
  • Parking spaces adapted to people with reduced mobility and paratransit
  • Eco-responsible water management based on rainwater recovery
  • Restrooms with a self-cleaning and universally accessible toilet, supplied by a tank that holds the water from the play fountains
  • 100 new trees planted

Facilities

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Bike stand
  • Children's playground
  • Drinking fountain
  • Picnic area
  • Toddler playground
  • Training circuit
  • Washroom

Accessibility

  • Access way
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Assistive devices
  • Ground-level entrance
  • Paratransit drop-off zone
  • Reserved parking spaces (permit)
  • Stroller-friendly

Directions

Parc Julie-Hamelin
8402 2e Avenue
Montréal, QC