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La Fontaine Park

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La Fontaine Park is an urban park in Montréal’s Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.

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Why go

  • The Théâtre de Verdure reopened after restoration in 2022. It has a long tradition of free cultural programming.
  • Michel Goulet’s sculpture combines six mismatched chairs with a table shaped to the park’s relief.
  • The Félix Leclerc statue stands beside a square ringed by 30 plaques bearing words from his poem.

Opening hours

Today06:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 00:00
Tuesday06:00 – 00:00
Wednesday06:00 – 00:00
Thursday06:00 – 00:00
Friday06:00 – 00:00
Saturday06:00 – 00:00
Sunday06:00 – 00:00

What you see

  • The park has two connected ponds. Its fountain is out of service, and rehabilitation is in the design phase.

With kids

  • Children’s and toddler playgrounds have equipment available year-round.
  • Two wading pools near Rue Rachel Est are closed for the summer. Replacement is planned.
  • Part of Avenue Calixa-Lavallée is used to teach new cyclists road rules. Introductory skateboarding classes are also offered.

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Snack bar
  • Drinking fountain Separate from the ornamental park fountain, which is out of service.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bocce and pétanque courts Two courts.
  • Playing fields
  • Tennis courts

Photo spots

  • Upper pond lookoutAn elevated view across the upper pond.Lookout above the upper pond On the map

Shorts

History

  1. 1845The former Logan farm was transferred to Canada. Military practice continued on the land until 1888.
  2. 1874The city inaugurated the park as Logan Park.
  3. 1888The park received its first major landscaping.
  4. 1890–1952Greenhouses moved here from Viger Square and grew flowers for the city.
  5. 1900Two ponds were dug at different levels, separated by a waterfall crossed by a bridge.
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  1. 1901The park was renamed during the Saint-Jean-Baptiste parade in honour of Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.
  2. 1929Léon Trépanier’s lighted fountain was installed in the north pond.
  3. Around 1950A redesign removed the greenhouses, keeper’s house, cascade and Degrelle bridge.
  4. 1953The current chalet restaurant opened after its predecessor burned in 1944.
  5. July 8, 1956The Théâtre de Verdure opened with a design inspired by ancient amphitheatres.
  6. 1957–1989The Jardin des Merveilles zoo operated in the park.

How to get there

  • BikeA north–south cycling path runs along the west side on avenue du Parc-La Fontaine, connecting south toward Old Montréal via rue Berri.
  • BikeA second bike path runs beside the park along rue Rachel.

Accessibility

  • Access ramp
  • Accessible parking
  • Drop-off zone
  • Reserved permit parking

Sources: La Fontaine Park - Wikipedia · Parc La Fontaine | Ville de Montréal · Parc La Fontaine - Wikipedia · La Fontaine Park: description (its own site) · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée Parc Lafontaine east to Papineau, Montreal

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Questions and answers

What are La Fontaine Park’s opening hours?

Daily, 06:00 to midnight.

Can I bring my dog to La Fontaine Park?

Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Can I rent skates at La Fontaine Park?

Skates and other sports equipment can be rented, and skate sharpening is available.

Are there exhibitions at La Fontaine Park?

Cultural exhibitions take place in different parts of the park throughout the year.

Who is La Fontaine Park named after?

It honours Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine, rather than the fountain or the writer.

Was there a zoo at La Fontaine Park?

From 1957 to 1989, its storybook-inspired buildings housed farm and exotic animals, including sea lions.

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