The park grounds served as the site for the 1976 Summer Olympics baseball events.
It hosted the Montreal Expos professional baseball team from 1969 until 1976 at the former Jarry Park Stadium.
The park contains a specific area designated for the practice of cricket, a rarity for public parks in the city.
It was the primary filming location for several scenes in the 1989 film 'Jesus of Montreal'.
The park's artificial lake features a small island connected by a pedestrian bridge.
It is home to a public forest area managed by the city to improve urban canopy cover.
Parc Jarry is a 36-hectare municipal park located in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough of Montreal. It serves as a primary recreational hub featuring an artificial lake, a cricket pitch, and extensive public sports facilities. The park contains the Stade IGA, which hosts professional tennis tournaments. During winter months, the park provides maintained outdoor skating rinks and cross-country skiing trails. Public Wi-Fi access is available throughout designated areas of the park. It houses a large community swimming pool complex that operates during the summer season. The grounds include dedicated picnic zones, playgrounds, and significant open green space for casual recreation. The park is named after Raoul Jarry, a former city councillor.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the duck pond during sunset.
Visit the eastern side of the park for quieter, shaded walking paths away from the main sports fields.
Check the official city website for local permit requirements if you plan to host a large organized picnic or event.
Bring mosquito repellent during June and July, as the pond area can attract insects in the early evening.
Attempting to find parking directly on Rue Gary-Carter during major tennis tournament events.
Outdoor pool facilities and splash pads are seasonal, operating only during summer months.
Maintain noise levels near residential borders and keep dogs on-leash in designated non-free-run areas.
