Centennial Park
The Centennial Park, with a surface area of 48 hectares, is mainly dedicated for residents. This wooded and enchanting site allows for recreational activities in all seasons such as walking, beach volleyball, picnics, friendly soccer games, as well as skating, cross-country skiing and sliding in the winter.
Considering the popularity of the park and the growing number of requests, the City is asking residents, non-profit organizations and anyone wishing to host a gathering of more than 20 people to complete and submit an online request to use the Centennial park to obtain the authorization before taking any steps to plan the event. Please note that park use fees may apply. Any unauthorized group will be denied access to the park. Cooking food and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
New winter activity at Centennial Park:
Do you enjoy practicing or would you like to learn to snowboard or ski? Come to Centennial Park where we have transformed part of the north hill (near the sledding hill) into a snowboard area for your enjoyment! You will find a beginners’ zone, equipped with various modules suitable for beginners. This new activity is open to all, free of charge and accessible during the 2024 winter season, weather permitting. As soon as we get an accumulation of at least 35 centimetres of snow on the ground, we will start building the installation. All you need is to bring your own equipment (snowboarding or ski) and have fun.
For more information on the opening of the new installation, please consult the web page Conditions of winter facilities
Play Structures
In the parks, all play structures have plaques indicating which age groups the structures are suitable for (2 to 5 years’ old or 6 to 12 years’ old). To prevent injuries, it is required to respect the age limits indicated and supervise your children at all times. It is important to choose a playground that is appropriate for your child’s age and developmental stage. This way, your toddler will be able to reach the structures without help and you limit the risk of a fall.
For safety reasons, please take note that during the winter season, November until March, the playground equipment in the parks and the outdoor fitness equipment are closed.
List of Parks
Conditions of facilities
To consult the status of sports fields, slides and skating rinks in real time, please click on this link. This page is updated daily.
New Outdoor Ping-Pong Tables
We are delighted to announce the installation of two new ping-pong tables (summer 2024) in Westminster Park and Spring Garden Park!
These join the ones we have already installed in Edward Janizewski Park and Centennial Park.
We hope these new installations will become a popular spot in our community.
Bring your ping-pong racket and ball and come play ping-pong!
Come and enjoy the fresh air, test your skills and have a great time with friends and family.
Pickleball
Want to learn and play pickelball?
Pickleball is a fun and accessible sport to learn, it is one that can be enjoyed by any member of the family. This sport consists of a mix of Table tennis (ping-pong), tennis and badminton and is played on a court the size of a badminton court. You will need a paddle which looks like an oversized Ping-Pong paddle, a perforated ball, and a court. The sport can be played 1 on 1 or 2 on 2. Consult the parks conditions Conditions of facilities to find out which parks offer pickelball and whether the fields are open or closed.
Looking for opponents for a game of Pickleball? Why not join the West Island Pickleball Club?
- To visit the club’s website, click here: West Island Pickleball Club
- To become a club member, click here: Membership
- By becoming a Club member, you’ll be able to find several opponents and reserve a court. The two parks reserved by the Pickleball Club are Westminster Park and Sunnybrooke Park, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Outside these hours, you can play the sport in the same parks and on the new tennis/pickleball courts in Terry-Fox Park. Here’s some practical information:
- No reservations required; first-come, first-served basis (except for the 2 fields at Westminster Park and Sunnybrooke Park, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, as they are reserved for the Club).
- The ground markings are suitable for both tennis and pickleball.
- Note that all nets are at the regulation height of 42” for tennis, and that it is unfortunately not possible to lower them to a height of 36” for pickleball.
- The rules for tennis/pickleball courts can be found here: Regulations
One final reminder: to ensure fair sharing of unreserved facilities, please give up your place after one hour’s play to the next people in line. You could also invite them to play with you or against you!
Have fun!
Schedule for Park Chalets - Summer Season
Centennial Park
- Weekdays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Weekends 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Other Parks
- Weekdays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please consult the conditions of facilities site to find out if the rinks are open or closed.