Westmount Park (french: Parc Westmount) is a public park in Westmount,

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. It is located on

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History

In 1892, the city of Westmount purchased of land for a park in order to preserve its rustic appearance. A few years later, the park was expanded its boundaries from Sherbrooke Street to Western Avenue (today

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). Since its expansion, it has occupied of land. In 1899, Quebec's first public library (Victoria Hall) was built in the park. In 1912, J. Howard Manning landscaped the park on behalf of the city. The park's design was inspired by the work of

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, the landscape architect of

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. The park was designed around existing natural streams, ravines and wooded areas. Flowerbeds were planted and a bandstand was constructed. In 1964, the park was renovated by the firm McFadzean & Everly. Lawns were decorated, trees were cut and the stream that crosses the park was redeveloped.

Features

The park has a playground, flower beds, two

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field, and several

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s (both

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s). A stream winds through the middle of the park and is lined by trees and benches. The Westmount Arena and municipal pool are located in the southwest corner of the park, while the Westmount Public Library and Victoria Hall are located in the northwest corner. The park also seasonally features a large

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, installed in 1926, measuring six meters in diameter and composed of more than 7,000 ornamental plants.

Gallery

File:Westmount Park 05.jpg, Soccer and rugby field at east side File:Westmount Park - community centre 02.jpg, Swimming pool File:Westmount Park - community centre 06.jpg, One of two underground hockey rinks File:Westmount Park 08.jpg, Near the middle of the park facing southwest

References

External links

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