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The purpose of this blog is to help Quebec City parents discover local parks that you and your children will love.

If you would like to submit your own review, please send us your email address so we can add you as a contributor. If you can, try to include the following information in your review:

Arrondissment:

Address:

Nearest bus stop:

Parking:

Playground surface: Rubber, sand, wood chips?

Age range: 18 months-5 years; 5-12 years

Swings? If yes, how many for babies/older children?

Sandbox?

Splashpad?

Swimming pool? If yes, indoor/outdoor?

Toilets?

Picnic tables?

Other facilities: Baseball field, basketball court, etc.

What I liked:

What I didn’t like:

We look forward to hearing from you!

Parc des Gazouillis

Arrondissment: Beauport

Address: Rue des Monqueurs, Quebec City, QC

Nearest bus stop: 250, 53, 802

Parking: street parking available

Playground surface: Woodchips and sponge bounce floor

Age range: 9 months and up

Swings? 2 older kid swings and 2 baby

Sandbox? No

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? No

Toilets? No

Picnic tables? No

Other facilities: Large grassy area directly beside the playground that is not sheltered or shaded with trees but great for picnics and grass play for babies.

What I liked: I really liked that the toddler playground has a lot of climbing things but stairs as well to challenge all phases of toddler! I also liked that the big kid playrgound had a slide that was accessible for toddlers.

What I didn’t like: lack of picnic tables.

*Important note* This park is brand new (July 2020) therefore there is no actual address for this park in google maps at this time.

Parc Lortie

Arrondissment:Beauport

Address: 1935 Avenue Lortie, Quebec QC, G1E 3E5

Nearest bus stop: Lortie (800, 54, 51, 53)

Parking: street parking with no time frame

Playground surface: woodchips

Age range: 12 months and up

Swings? Yes 4 older kid swings and 2 baby

Sandbox? No

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? No

Toilets? No

Picnic tables? Yes

Other facilities: 2 playgrounds (older and toddler sizes)

What I liked: I really like the climbing challenge the playground for the old kids provokes. There is a train theme. This park is very visible from all points.

What I didn’t like: The playground has a paved sidewalk that goes through it which can create it difficult for toddlers adjusting their running speed amongst different grounds creating extra falling opportunities.