Municipal park

Parc du Boisé-des-Frères-du-Sacré-Coeur

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Nearby accessible public toilets: artists’ residence behind the Alcide-Fleury Library
Outdoor amphitheatre (credit: City of Victoriaville)
Outdoor amphitheatre (credit: City of Victoriaville)
Reserved parking spaces
Reserved parking spaces
Path leading to the trail and the artist’s residence (reception building)
Path leading to the trail and the artist’s residence (reception building)
Walking trail (photo: Gyna Grenier)
Walking trail (photo: Gyna Grenier)
Artist residency (reception pavilion)
Artist residency (reception pavilion)
External entrance to the pavilion (at the rear of the building)
External entrance to the pavilion (at the rear of the building)
Interior of the building
Interior of the building
Drinking fountain
Drinking fountain
Universal toilet
Universal toilet
Washbasin
Washbasin
Walking trail
Walking trail
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking trail (credit: Les Maximes)
Walking trail (credit: Les Maximes)
Walking trail (credit: City of Victoriaville)
Walking trail (credit: City of Victoriaville)

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Door

  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Clear width (cm) : +80

Glass door/panel

  • At least one opaque strip : no

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Location : easily visible

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Table

  • Table leg type : each end

Additional Information

The pavilion in Boisé-des-Frères-du-Sacré-Cœur Park, originally a visitor centre, is now mainly used, in summer and autumn, as an artist’s residence. It has become a creative space where artists work on site, thus prioritising its cultural purpose over its role as a visitor centre.

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Toilet

  • Transfer zone : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : +92
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 93

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 82

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Available : no

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : located on the opposite side of the transfer area

Mirror

  • Type of mirror : tilted

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance available : yes

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : near sink
  • Type of drying device : hand dryer
  • Fixed drying device-Location : near sink

Additional Information

The door to the accessible toilet is fitted with an electric opening mechanism.

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Trail

  • Steps : more than 2 steps

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : less than 2%
  • Steep slope present : yes

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust
  • Trail Markings : 2 sides

Additional Information

The Boisé-des-Frères-du-Sacré-Cœur Park features a network of short paths made of compacted gravel, winding through natural woodland. Although some sections are relatively even, the presence of steep slopes in places and uneven ground may limit accessibility.
There is an outdoor amphitheatre featuring semi-circular stone seating, with no designated spaces for wheelchair users. The surfaces are made of crushed stone and access is via gently sloping paths, with no dedicated ramp, which may limit accessibility.

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • With-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 390
  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign
  • Ground marking-Color contrast : sufficient

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Additional Information

This information relates to the car park located behind the Alcide-Fleury Library, the main access point to the park. It includes reserved spaces and offers direct access to the main facilities, making it the most suitable option for wheelchair users. The other entrances (Rue Poisson, Rue des Frères and the rear of the Sacré-Cœur Complex) are less accessible or have more limited access.

Description

This park offers walking trails, a viewing point and a varied cultural programme.

Contact details

841 boul. Bois-Franc Sud, Victoriaville, Québec

1-819-758-1571 /

info.loisirs@victoriaville.ca

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