PARC SAINT-LOUIS-DE FRANCE

Arrondissment: Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge

Address: 1591 Sieur-D’Argenteuil (near the intersection of Chemin Saint-Louis and Route de l’Eglise)

Nearest bus stop: S.-D’Argenteuil (buses 25, 76, 925)

Parking: Free street parking (maximum 2 hours)

Playground surface: Sand

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

Swings? Yes - 2 for babies; 4 for older children

Sandbox? Yes

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? Yes

Toilets? Yes, but only when the swimming pool is open

Picnic tables? Yes

Other facilities: Basketball court, football (soccer) field, ice rink

What I liked: It’s never busy or crowded - in fact, both times we went we had it all to ourselves. Also, there are plenty of benches around the playground, many of which are in the shade of the trees, so I can sit out of the sun with Penelope while still being able to keep an eye on Sebastian.

What I didn’t like: Nothing.

PARC SAVIO

Arrondissment: Beauport

Address: 95 rue Savio

Nearest bus stop: Tanguay (buses 51, 250, 350, 550, 800)

This is a public park that is not connected to a playground so there is no swings, sandboxes or slides. This is a group of soccer fields placed together which creates a very large play area for soccer, baseball, flying kites, and having picnics. There is a couple sets of bleachers which is great for sitting and snacking.

This is placed beside a school with a baseball field and a playground but it does belong to the school therefore if you plan to utilize it, I would recommend doing so outside school hours.

PARC NOËL-LANGLOIS

Arrondissment: Beauport

Address: 99 rue de la Terrasse-Orléans

Nearest bus stop: Christian (buses 51 and 251)

Parking: Free car park

Playground surface: Wood chips

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

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

Sandbox? Yes

Splashpad? No

Swimming pool? No

Toilets? Unknown

Picnic tables? Yes

Other facilities: Baseball field, beach volleyball court, ice hockey/skating rink. Large grass area unmarked but great for picnics and playing soccer. Before COVID-19, they displayed movies on a large screen in the summer.

Some of my favourite features of this park is the picnic tables are made of a stone which makes them easy to clean before sitting for snacks and rest time. The little kids play area and older kids area are separated which allows more space for the little ones to not be easily bumped into by bigger kids. Last but not least there is a paved walking path from the parking to the play areas which is great for chalk play if you are like me and keep a box of chalk in the bottom of my stroller.