Parc Jacques-Cartier Sherbrooke is a municipal park beside Lac des Nations, with a pump track and a plaza for free-play activities. It suits an outdoor stop in the city, whether you want to use the track or take a break in the plaza.
- Location: Beside Lac des Nations in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
- Pump track: Three skill levels and space for several kinds of wheeled equipment.
- Published pump-track hours: Open daily
- Plaza activities: Pétanque, ping-pong and mini-golf facilities.
Getting oriented in Parc Jacques-Cartier
Parc Jacques-Cartier sits beside Lac des Nations in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The pump track is at the park’s southern end, between the tennis courts and boulevard Jacques-Cartier, so that area is a useful point of reference if the track is your main destination.
Two access paths were built to serve the pump-track site. The City also says the track is accessible by bicycle from the Magog cycling route, which runs nearby.
What can you do on the pump track?
The pump track offers beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and can be used with bicycles, BMX bikes, scooters, skateboards, inline skates and sport wheelchairs. It covers 3,500 m² and has 500 linear metres of track, including a 1,525 m² paved area.
Plan around the safety rules before setting off: a helmet is mandatory for every user, regardless of age, and children aged 11 and under must be supervised by an adult. The track can accommodate up to 50 users at once.
Facilities and seasonal access
The park plaza occupies the former mini-golf location and has free-play activities including pétanque, a ping-pong table and mini-golf facilities. Seating, rest areas, plants and lighting are also part of the plaza.
The City publishes daily hours of 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the illuminated pump track; this schedule is for the track, not a confirmed opening schedule for the whole park. For the pump track’s current hours and access details, check the official site before you go.
Planning a visit
Choose your activity first: head to the southern end for the pump track, or make the plaza your stop for its games and seating. If you plan to use the track, bring a helmet and make arrangements for adult supervision for children aged 11 and under.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 6:00–23:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
For a wider Sherbrooke outing, the park can be one outdoor stop in a day that also includes the Sherbrooke city centre on a first visit.
From Motel Lennoxville, Sherbrooke city centre is about 7 minutes by car.
The market makes a convenient additional stop on a day out in Sherbrooke.
If you are pairing the park with a visit to Marché de la Gare, what to know about the market can help you plan that stop.
FAQs
Where is Parc Jacques-Cartier?
It is a municipal park in Sherbrooke, Quebec, beside Lac des Nations.
What equipment can you use on the pump track?
The track is suitable for bicycles, BMX, scooters, skateboards, inline skates and sport wheelchairs. A helmet is mandatory for all users.
Are there activities besides the pump track?
Yes. The park plaza has pétanque, a ping-pong table and mini-golf facilities, along with seating and rest areas.