Don’t miss the park’s star bird, the European starling. This brown-feathered bird is renowned for its ability to mimic the songs of other birds. As you stroll through the park, discover a variety of cultural exhibitions being presented in different areas of the park all year long.  

Bocce (pétanque)

Two bocce/pétanque courts are available during the park’s opening hours.

The 2024 season will run from June 8^th to October 20^th.

Priority is given to permit holders. The permit is free of charge. To obtain one, please fill out this form (offered in French only) at least five days before the desired reservation.

Any questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Le Jardin du Petit Monde à bicyclette

Since fall 2020, Avenue Calixa-Lavallée northbound and the parking area for the Pavillon de Calixa-Lavallée have become sites for new cyclists to learn the rules of the Highway Code. There are also introductory skateboarding classes.

Work in parc La Fontaine: ongoing projects

• Here is everything you need to know about the current construction sites in the park (available in French only).
• To learn more about ongoing and upcoming projects in the park, also visit Réalisons Montréal. You can also subscribe to the City’s citizen consultation platform newsletter to receive email updates (available in French only).

Filling of the pond basins

The filling of the pond is now complete.

We would like to remind everyone that it is prohibited to walk in the basins for safety reasons.

Park fountain

The fountain is currently not operational. The rehabilitation project for the fountain is currently in the design phase.

Keep an eye on this space, as it will be updated as soon as possible.

Refurbishment of the softball field and tennis courts lighting

The redevelopment of the softball field aims to modernize and secure the sports area with a new grass surface, regulatory fences, and bleachers. Drainage will also be improved to prevent any contamination or obstruction of the sewer system.

The replacement of the tennis court lighting system, repositioned for better illumination, will make evening sports practice more enjoyable.

The work will begin the week of July 8^th and continue until November.

During the construction work, access to the park will be maintained at all times on Calixa-Lavallée Avenue. A lane will be reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.

Flaggers will also be present on the site to ensure safety (Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., evenings and weekends if necessary).

Bicycle access to the Jardin du petit monde à bicyclette will remain possible.

The tennis courts will remain accessible during the construction work.

Wading pools closures  

The 2 wading pools near Rue Rachel Est will remain closed for the summer. The replacement of this aquatic equipment, as well as the restoration of the swimmers’ pavilion, are planned as part of the Family zone development project.

Use of a barbecue in the picnic area

It is prohibited to use a barbecue powered by charcoal or any other fuel, except propane gas or butane, in order to improve the quality of life and safety in our parks and to prevent fire risks to urban furniture as well as waste enclosures. It is also prohibited to abandon any empty gas or butane canisters.

• Also to read: Knowing the terms of itinerant collection of hazardous household waste (available in French only)

Park Ice Rinks

In addition to the pond, three other ice rinks are available in Parc La Fontaine:

• Large team sports ice rink
• Small team sports ice rink
• La Fontaine chalet ice rink

Equipment rental at the Parc La Fontaine welcome center

• Monday to Friday: from 11 am to 7 pm (possibility of extending until 8 pm depending on attendance)
• Saturday and Sunday: from 10 am to 10 pm The last rentals are allowed one hour before closing.

Winter Trail Accessibility

• Check out this map of the snow-cleared trails in the park this winter.

Portable toilets
From May to October, temporary portable toilets are installed in the park.