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Westmount Park

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In 1892, the city of Westmount purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land for a park in order to preserve its rustic appearance. A few years later, the park was expanded its boundaries from Sherbrooke Street to Western Avenue (today
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Flowerbeds were planted and a bandstand was constructed. In 1964, the park was renovated by the firm McFadzean & Everly. Lawns were decorated, trees were cut and the stream that crosses the park was redeveloped.
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The Westmount Arena and municipal pool are located in the southwest corner of the park, while the
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landscaped the park on behalf of the city. The park's design was inspired by the work of
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In 1899, Quebec's first public library (Victoria Hall) was built in the park.
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Westmount Park is located in Montreal
Westmount
Quebec
Canada
Coordinates
45°28′52″N 73°35′50″W / 45.481175°N 73.597324°W / 45.481175; -73.597324

STM Bus
French
Westmount
Quebec
Canada
Sherbrooke Street West

De Maisonneuve Boulevard
J. Howard Manning
Frederick Law Olmsted
Mount Royal
soccer fields
Canadian football
tennis courts
hardcourts
clay courts
Westmount Public Library
Victoria Hall
floral clock
Soccer and rugby field at east side
Swimming pool
One of two underground hockey rinks

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