René Lévesque Park
René Lévesque Park (French: Parc René-Lévesque) is an urban park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the borough of Lachine on a jetty between the Saint Lawrence River and the end of the Lachine Canal. Approximately 140,000 m2 (1,500,000 sq ft) in area, it is named after René Lévesque, the prime minister of Quebec from 1976 to 1985.
| René Lévesque Park Parc René Lévesque | |
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  Location of René Lévesque Park in Montreal | |
| Location | Lachine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°25′43″N 73°40′50″W |
| Area | 14 hectares (35 acres) |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
History
The jetty was created in 1848 during the digging of the Lachine Canal. A parallel jetty, created in 1883, is used as a yacht club.[1]
Amenities
There is a sculpture garden consisting of twenty two sculptures by Quebec artists in the park. The sculptures were unveiled during three sculpture symposiums, the first having taken place in 1985. The sculpture garden is part of the Lachine Museum.
The park also features a bicycle path, an arboretum and several species of birds.