Jarry Park Park
Montreal park featuring sports facilities and green space
Montreal's Parc Jarry provides sports fields, tennis courts and a seasonal skating rink near Mile End; visitors attend matches, summer concerts tied to the park's baseball history and neighborhood leisure activities.
Jarry Park at a Glance#
Address: Parc Jarry (Jarry Park), 3200, rue de la Savane, Montreal, Quebec (rough reference)
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free
About Jarry Park#
Jarry Park is an urban park in Montreal’s Villeray area that combines sports facilities, green space and community amenities. It is historically notable for hosting professional baseball in the late 1960s and 1970s.
The park includes playing fields, tennis courts and areas that become skating rinks in winter, along with playgrounds and paths for general use. A baseball stadium on the site was adapted as the city’s temporary major league venue for the Montreal Expos from 1969 to 1976.
Jarry Park was developed as municipal recreational space and continues to function as a multi-use park serving nearby neighborhoods. It lies north of Montreal’s central core in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough.
- Montreal Expos history: Served as the temporary home venue for the Montreal Expos baseball club from 1969 through 1976.
- Community recreation: Contains a mix of sports facilities and open green space used year-round for community recreation.
What to See#
- Former baseball stadium: The park’s former ballpark served as the original home of the Montreal Expos from 1969 to 1976 before the team moved to Olympic Stadium.
- Recreation facilities: Public tennis courts, athletic fields and seasonal skating facilities that serve local community recreation needs.
How to Get to Jarry Park#
Parc Jarry is accessible by Montreal Metro: the Parc station on the orange line is adjacent to the park. Multiple STM bus routes also serve the area. Driving and bike access are straightforward, with bike paths leading into the park.
Tips for Visiting Jarry Park#
- Visit early on summer weekends to get a bench near the baseball diamond-Jarry Park is lively and draws families.
- Check schedules for Parc Jarry Stadium events; when there's a game the park's atmosphere changes dramatically.
- Walk the park's perimeter to find quieter tree-lined sections and community gardens most tourists miss.
Best Time to Visit Jarry Park#
Summer and early autumn are best for outdoor activities and events; winters are cold and the park sees reduced use.
Weather & Climate near Jarry Park#
Jarry Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1022 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -6° | -17° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -13° - -4° | -15° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 27° | 22° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 21° | 16° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 6° | -2° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
