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Works at the plaine des Jeux

The restoration of the plaine des Jeux (Playground) is one of the cornerstone projects of Parc Jean-Drapeau's Management and Development Plan! Renovations to the Playground's chalet and the picnic shelter have been underway since May 2022 and are ongoing to restore its open access to the public.

Restoration work

These two heritage buildings on Île Sainte-Hélène have a special place in the Parc and enhancing their profile is a worthy venture.

Objectives:

Highlight the strong ties between the Playground, the Saint Lawrence River and the city of Montréal.
Provide the Playground's chalet with a new vocation and return the picnic shelter to its original vocation.

Features and components of the sector

Playground Chalet

The emphasis is on the restoration of the Playground Chalet's outer envelope, which is clad in breccia stone extracted from the island itself, and its copper roofing.

The indoor spaces are completely renovated so they are more open, functional and accessible. Sustainable and noble material, such as wood, will turn the chalet into a cozy refuge. The complete replacing of the windows and the adding of a skylight will bring natural lighting into the building.

From atop the stone bleachers overlooking the Playground, the chalet opens onto to a new slate-slab terrace, erected between the building and steps. Complemented by tables, the area will have an uninterrupted view of the Playground's grassland and an outstanding panorama of downtown Montréal.

Picnic shelter

The picnic shelter is also restored and turns into a more cordial place to visit! A slate terrace is built, with a host of furnishings set up on the premises: a circular bench, drinking fountain, trash, recycling and composting bins, a counter and community barbecue.

Timetable

May 2022 to July 2024

Playground Chalet

Restoration of the outer envelope of the chalet and its copper roofing.
Renovating the indoor spaces.
Completely replacing the windows and adding skylights.
Building a new terrace.
Adding urban furniture.
Masonry work

Picnic shelter

Completely restoring the shelter.
Building a new terrace.
Adding urban furniture.

Budget	$12.5 million
Status	Completed
Impact	The Chalet de la plaine will not be open to the public while the work is going on.

Photos

Here are a few photos of the plaine des Jeux, just to give you an overview of the place.

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Videos

Discover the work at the Parc Jean-Drapeau's plaine des Jeux through a selection of videos on YouTube.

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Mobility

Getting to the Chalet de la plaine des Jeux

Here is the exact location of the Chalet de la plaine des Jeux at Parc Jean-Drapeau, marked on the map to make getting there easier.

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Whether you're coming by subway, bike, car, or even on foot, explore all the ways to get to the Parc.

Nearby parking: P7, P10

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