Toboggan Hill for families - Parc de la Cit

Welcome to Toboggan Hill for families - Parc de la Cit, a beautiful athletic field located in Longueuil. This oasis of greenery spans over 960,000 square meters and offers a vast grassy plain, a 1 km long retention basin surrounded by a multi-use asphalt path, and eight kilometres of trails waiting to be explored all year round. With its wooded areas, bogs, and a hill overlooking Montreal and the Montrgie region, the park offers a diverse and stunning landscape for visitors to enjoy.

Visitors to Parc de la Cit can explore on foot, by bike, inline skating, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. The park is also conveniently located along La Monte du chemin de Chambly, part of the famous Route verte, providing easy access for cyclists and pedestrians. The park features a welcoming pavilion covering 550 square meters, complete with washroom facilities, first aid services, the Caf de la Cit, free parking, a rental shop, and relaxation spaces. The pavilion also hosts leisure activities throughout the year in a multidisciplinary room and offers panoramic views of the surrounding nature.

For families with children in wheelchairs, the park offers two water-resistant wheelchairs courtesy of the Fondation Fuse, allowing kids to enjoy the water play area without damaging their personal wheelchairs. These specialized wheelchairs are available free of charge at the rental shop in various sizes to suit different needs.

At the end of the lake near boulevard Julien-Bouthillier, visitors will find a Ginko Biloba tree, a monument made of white calcite, and a small landscaped area dedicated to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17th. A plaque on the monument features a quote from Father Joseph Wresinski, the founder of the day, emphasizing the importance of uniting to uphold human rights in the fight against poverty.

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Parc de la Cit at Toboggan Hill for families, where nature and recreation come together for a memorable outdoor adventure. Come and discover all that this amazing athletic field has to offer!