Municipal Parks
Whether you want to practice your favorite sport, entertain the kids, enjoy a beautiful day outdoors or admire the water's edge, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue's parks offer citizens and visitors a variety of activities to suit every member of the family.
Visit the page below to find out more about each of the city's parks.
Renovation Work at Aumais Park
Please note that there will be renovation work at Aumais Park.
Details of the work :
- Start date: July 2024
- End date: summer 2025
The work in Aumais Park will include several new features:
- A water play area
- A play area for 0- to 5-year-olds
- A play area for 5- to 12-year-olds
- A relaxation area with shade sails
For the safety of all, residents and workers alike, be sure to observe all park regulations during the construction period.
Landscaping work for the new Promenade du canal park stage
Construction of a stage and roof in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
A new stage is under construction on the Canal Promenade. Work has already started, and will be completed over the summer.
The new, lighted stage will feature a roof to protect musicians from the weather, as well as from the sun. Removable panels will be installed to protect them from wind and rain.
The stage will accommodate up to 8 musicians and offer a 360-degree panoramic view.
For the safety of all, residents and workers alike, please ensure that you comply with all park regulations during the construction period.
Renovation Work at Robilard Park
Phase 1: Work completed
We're delighted to announce that work on phase 1 of Parc Robillard is now complete. We're delighted to present the new installations that have been completed.
The work includes swings for the enjoyment of young and old alike, two new play modules, an asphalt path giving direct access to the bike path, a path leading directly to the dog park, a new basketball court, picnic tables and new park benches.
You can browse through the photos of the results to get a glimpse of the changes at Parc Robillard.
Stay tuned for more updates as phase 2 of the work has already begun!
Phase 2: In progress
Please note that there will be landscaping work (stripping, clearing, reprofiling and seeding) at Robillard Park.
The aim of this project is to enhance the park's biodiversity by reinforcing its natural features and transforming it into a sustainable green infrastructure. In addition, the park will offer nature observation activities as well as increase the site's resilience to flooding, including the bike path.
Key features:
- Start of work: May 6, 2024
- End of work: October 15, 2024
- The bike path will remain accessible during the work, with the presence of a signaller and site signs until the end of the work. The path is likely to be closed for a short time.
For the safety of all, residents and workers alike, please ensure that you comply with all park regulations during the construction period.
Consult the work file for more details.
Information session on the work in Robillard and Aumais parks
Our information session on the work in Robillard and Aumais parks was held on Tuesday, February 13, at the Peter-Williamson Chalet.
Project managers, along with city representatives and council members, led the presentation, during which all aspects of the projects were explained. A question period was also open to the public.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in this session for their contribution.
See the presentations below to learn more about the work that will take place in each park. Please note that this version has been presented to the public, but that some modifications will be made.
Presentations on work at Robillard and Aumais parks
Presentation of work at Aumais Park 2024 15 February 2024
Presentation of work at Robillard Park 2024 15 February 2024
- Aumais Park
- Claude Robillard Park
- Conrad Park
- Crevier Park
- Canal’s Boardwalk Park
- Godin Park
- Harpell Park
- Kelso Park
- Lalonde Park
- Saint-Pierre Park
Aumais Park
300, Cypihot Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Parc Aumais is a large municipal park with many facilities. It includes three tennis courts, an all-season rink, two play modules, swings and a soccer field.
It also houses the Peter-Williamson chalet, a reception area and the home of the Athletic Library.
The site welcomes many visitors, especially for the annual Skating Disco evening in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Key Events:
- February 24, 2000: Unveiling of the cottage named after Peter Williamson, a former councillor and mayor of the municipality of Sainte-Marie before it was annexed to Sainte-Anne-de
- Bellevue.Summer 2022: On July 9, 2022, the City of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue inaugurated its 4-season skating rink, giving citizens the chance to skate all year round.
Claude Robillard Park
57, Grenier Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
As all new developments must include an allotment reserved by the developer for a neighborhood park, Claude Robillard Park was conceived during work carried out in the northern sector of the city.
In the early summer of 2023, this park was equipped with a new basketball court, lampposts, street furniture and new child-friendly play modules. The official inauguration took place on July 7, 2023.
This outdoor space also features a dog park and a bike path joining Grenier Street to l’Anse-à-l’Orme Nature Park.
Key Events:
- July 2023: Construction and inauguration
Conrad Park
Corner of Saint-Antoine and Saint-Pierre streets, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Despite its small size, this park is within easy reach of several of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s significant establishments, including the Harpell center, the municipal library and the village’s only grocery store.
A bench is available for you to use while taking a break.
Key Events:
Crevier Park
35, Perrault Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Formerly known as Perrault Park, Crevier Park received its official name in October 1967, in memory of Mr. J. Raynald Crevier, the city’s alderman from 1929 to 1966.
The park features a play structure adapted to the needs of toddlers, swings, slides and lounge areas for parents looking after their children. It also includes two tennis courts.
Key Events:
- Summer 2001: New play modules installed
Canal’s Boardwalk Park
136, Sainte-Anne Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Previously occupied by a commercial establishment, the land along Lake Saint-Louis’ shores was acquired by the Town after its building was destroyed by fire. With the help of a government grant under the Revi-Centre program, the city then transformed this new acquisition into a park and boardwalk.
The Canal’s Boardwalk was inaugurated in 1987, and now welcomes thousands of citizens, tourists and boaters during the summer season. Also known as "Parc en X" because of its design, this park is an important feature of Sainte-Anne Street and the canal.
Every weekend during the summer season, the Canal’s Boardwalk Park transforms into a stage for local artists as part of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s street artist program.
The distinctive character of this linear park is due to its landscaping, its wooden sidewalks that recreate the rural architecture of the past, and its picnic areas.
Several restaurants on Sainte-Anne Street have added terraces to their shop, adding to the boardwalk’s appeal.
Key Events:
Godin Park
208, Sainte-Anne Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Godin Park features many attractions including swings, slides, a roundabout, a small rock climbing wall, a wading pool and a recreational complex (courtesy of Club Richelieu).
There’s also Michel Couillard’s community garden, a picnic area with barbecues and, in winter, a skating rink.
The park offers a splendid view of the Lac des Deux-Montagnes, especially at sunset. This proximity to the lake is what prompted the Club nautique Le Pingouin to set up its summer base on this site. The club offers day camps, workshops and a boat rental service where one can rent canoes, pedalboats or sailboats.
The park was made possible by James Morgan, who donated the land to the municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue in 1930, and by Sévère Godin, who enabled its development.
Key Events:
- 1984: The city erects a chalet, which in 2018 is named the Chantal Family Chalet in honor of this notorious family and its impact on the city’s history.
Harpell Park
60, Saint-Pierre Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Harpell Park is home to numerous facilities, including the municipal library, swimming pool and Harpell Centre. The latter is the current home of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s recreation department. It also houses the town hall and other multi-purpose rooms designed to meet the needs of residents and the 40 or so associations active in the community.
In the past, the land at Harpell Park belonged to a certain Mr. J.C. Tremblay. Tremblay and the park was dotted with trees under which Sunday strollers would sit on cement benches to listen to the "Fanfare" playing under the roof of the " Pavillon " erected at the far end of the property.
A substantial donation of $25,000 from the Harpell family of the Garden City Press enabled the construction of a sports and recreation center. The Harpell building was designed by architect Napoléon Bourassa and built by the firm J.P. Desroches et Cie ltée in 1948. It was blessed in February 1949 by Abbé E. Charlebois, parish priest, and opened for official public use on November 5, 1949, by Viscount Alexander de Tums, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief.
In September 2021, a TrekFit outdoor training circuit was installed in the park and inaugurated under the name "Zach’s gym" in memory of Zacharie Richard, a city resident and outdoor enthusiast who lost his life at the age of 20.
Today, Harpell Park continues to serve the physical needs of its residents with its swimming pool, paddling pool, ball field and two skating rinks in winter.
Key Events:
- Spring 2001: Installation of the play modules
- October 2001: Beginning of landscaping work
- November 2001: Redevelopment of Christie and Sainte-Élisabeth streets
- November 2001: Library development work by Cosoltech, based on plans by architects Provencher, Roy et Associés
- September 2021: the TREKFIT training circuit named "le gym à Zach" is opened to the public in memory of Zacharie Richard.
Kelso Park
24, Sainte-Anne Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Located at the eastern end of Sainte-Anne Street, on the shore of Lake Saint-Louis, Kelso Park is a quiet place for relaxation. Its rest areas and surrounding greenery make it an ideal place to unwind.
The park is also home to Astri Reush’s "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors and Inner Beings". This sculpture was conceived as part of the Conseil de la Sculpture’s "Seduction 1990" project, and its realization would not have been possible without the following donors: Association du Carnaval Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue inc, Banque de Montréal succursale Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Banque Nationale succursale Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Lavalin inc, La Prudentielle, Dumas et Voyer ltée and Pierre et Béton national ltée.
Besides relaxation, this park is known as an excellent fishing site. In fact, as soon as spring arrives, many fishermen gather here to practice this activity.
Kelso Park owes its name to Mr. Robert F. Kelso (M.A, M.B, L.M.C.C) for his dedication to the population as the town’s physician and health officer from 1914 to 1963.
Key Events:
- July 1966: The park is officially recognized as Kelso Park
Saint-Pierre Park
49, Saint-Pierre Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
During the urban redevelopment of the southern sector in 1964, a piece of land owned by the municipality was laid out as a neighborhood park on Saint-Pierre Street, hence its name "Saint-Pierre Park". It was later transformed into a dog park.
Key Events :
- 1964: Development of Saint-Pierre Park