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].

Work in parc La Fontaine: ongoing projects

The restoration of masonry structures, the installation of a drainage system, and the refurbishment of storm sewer pipes are currently underway. Here is everything you need to know about this construction site.

Filling of the pond basins

Thanks to the collaboration between the borough and the Service des Grands Parcs, the technical issue that prevented the complete filling of the pond basins has been identified and resolved. Filling operations are ongoing, and we anticipate that the pond will be fully filled during the week of July 7^th.

For your safety, we remind you that it is strictly forbidden to enter the basins.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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.

To learn more about upcoming projects in the park, visit Réalisons Montréal, the City’s public consultation platform (available in French only).

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.