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Montreal opened its first skatepark in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro’s À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood in August 2026, fulfilling a municipal plan to expand youth recreational resources after years of local demand.
Big Bounce America set up the world’s largest bounce house, spanning over 50,000 square feet, at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on August 8‑9, 2026. The two‑day event featured multiple inflatables, live music, and open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering a high‑energy playground for all ages.
Wildwoods Baseball on the Beach will host games on the sand over the weekends of August 7‑9 and August 14‑16, 2026, offering families a casual sport option as part of the town’s summer recreation series.
Urban fishing is gaining popularity in Montreal, with residents increasingly fishing the Lachine Canal, Saint Lawrence River and Rivière des Prairies, a trend highlighted by local advocate Annabelle Marceau.
Amsterdam is applying for a state grant to resurface the rocky soccer fields at Veterans Park, aiming to make them safer and more usable for local teams.
A study commissioned by La Presse found that only 56 of the 596 lakes within 90 km of Montreal offer public swimming or kayaking access, highlighting limited recreational water opportunities in the region.
Residents of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension are urging Montreal officials and Tennis Canada to modify Jarry Park’s redevelopment, arguing the current tennis‑focused plan overlooks community and youth baseball needs.
Montreal will operate about 60 outdoor pools for free from June to August 2026, offering residents and visitors access across its boroughs.
Montreal’s municipal government has announced that about sixty outdoor pools will be open to the public from June to August 2026, providing free swimming opportunities for residents and visitors.
Montreal will operate about sixty publicly accessible outdoor swimming pools across its boroughs during the summer of 2026, offering widespread recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Lachine residents are contesting the borough mayor’s decision to cancel a planned outdoor pool on Lac Saint‑Louis, questioning the cost figures used to justify the move and demanding greater transparency.
