René Lévesque Park
| René Lévesque Park | |
|---|---|
| Parc René-Lévesque | |
Vortexit II scultpure in the park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Lachine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°25′43″N 73°40′50″W / 45.4287°N 73.6805°W |
| Area | 14 hectares (35 acres) |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
| Open | 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Status | Open all year |
| Public transit access | STM Bus: 110 Centrale, 495 Express LaSalle/Lachine |
| Website | Parc René-Lévesque |
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 premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985.
The park features a bicycle path, an arboretum and several species of birds. Road access to the park is mainly through the Chemin du Canal, an extension of Saint Patrick Street.