Parc de la Cité


Parc de la Cité, is a large park in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 6205 Davis Boulevard in the borough of Saint-Hubert.

Geography

This park is located between boulevard Gaétan Boucher and rue des Orchidées; between boulevard Julien Bouthillier and boulevard Cousineau. Each of these streets has an entrance to the park; another entrance is located at the end of Davis Boulevard.
The park is in area. This parc has an artificial lake 1.1 km long. It includes a large grass-covered field, as well as of trails, one of which leads to the Raymond-Lévesque Library.

Main attractions

The Route Verte's La Montée du chemin de Chambly trail runs adjacent to the park.
The park features a artificial lake, which serves as a retention basin, which is surrounded by wooded areas. A large hill overlooks the lake, and offers views of the surrounding area.
The park was created in 1992 in order to build the retention basin, and soon became heavily frequented by nearby residents.
It hosts many events each year, such as the local celebrations for the Fête nationale du Québec, as well as Lac en fête, and the grand concert presented by the Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil.