PLACE DE LA FAMILLE 2

Arrondissment: La Cité Limoilou

Address: 250 Wilfrid-Hamel Blvd, Quebec City, Quebec G1L 4W7 (beside the Centre Vidéotron and the Grand Marché de Québec) Nearest bus stop: Buses # 802, 3, 4

Parking: Free parking in parking lot P4 (corner of boulevard Wilfred Hamel and rue Jalobert)

Playground surface: Bouncy synthetic material

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

Swings? None

Sandbox? None

Splashpad? Yes

Swimming pool? None

Toilets? Available at the Grand Marché de Québec, about a two minute walk away (during its opening hours)

Picnic tables? Yes, and many Adirondack chairs

Other facilities: There's a large green space next to the playground with many picnic tables. As well, the Grand Marché de Québec is just a two minute walk away. It's a gourmet food destination, offering a mix of farmer's market, shops, and restaurants. It's a great place to grab lunch or a snack.

What I liked: This playground is truly unique. The main playground equipment (see first two pictures below) is very tall (4.5 metres high), and only appropriate for older kids. There's a very tall, windy slide and a long climbing section.

What I didn’t like: The toddler section of this playground is quite tiny - just one slide and a little playhouse (see third picture below). This playground seems more appropriate for kids comfortable climbing independently, likely about ages four and up.