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.

PARC BOISVERT

Arrondissment: Beauport

Address: Rue Boisvert

Nearest bus stop: Ste-Cecile and des Mouettes (buses 53, 253)

Parking: Free parking lot

Playground surface: Wood chips

Age range: 9 months and up

Swings? Yes - 3 for babies; 3 for older children

Sandbox? Yes

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? No

Toilets? No

Picnic tables? Yes

Other facilities: This park is along the bicycle path allowing access to it from the path. Has a nice grassy area beside the playground allowing for frisbee or soccer ball play. There is also a great climbing rope structure beside the main playground.

What I liked: I like the maintenance of this area as it's regularly cleaned and upkept. There is a beautiful view.

What I didn’t like: Although this play area is great for 9 months and up, for the 3 year olds and younger, they would be more interested in the sandbox, swings and grassy area.

PARC PHILIAS-GRENIER

Arrondissment: Beauport

Address: rue des Merles

Nearest bus stop: Labelle (buses 250, 350, 550, 800)

Parking: Free street parking

Playground surface: Wood chips

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

Swings? Yes - 2 for babies; 2 for older children

Sandbox? Yes

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? No

Toilets? No

Picnic tables? Yes there is 1 with shade but also a few benches

Other facilities: Grassy area for running around or soccer play

What I liked: The toddler play area is nicely thought out and has things for all stages of being a toddler.

What I didn’t like: Sandbox is small and clearly not the priority for maintenance and lack of sitting places.