Westmount Park – Tennis Lessons

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Tennis lessons at the clay courts near the library.

One of the consequences that resulted from the construction of the new Westmount Recreation Center was the closure of the “junior” tennis courts.

Previously, there were two courts: the asphalt courts (for children and “newbies”) and the clay courts for “adults”.

If one dared to venture into the latter, without the proper sartorial attire and the latest tennis equipment, the “regulars” would, without hesitation (nor possessing any manners) make comments that made one feel out of place and very uncomfortable. It was, at one time, treated as a private tennis club.

Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Everyone, of all ages, can now have fun enjoying this sport.

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King George Park

King George Park

Many years ago, the trees in Westmount’s parks had their species’ names nailed into the bark.

From the Montreal Gazette, April 14, 1920:

“Alderman Scott, Park Commissioner…said that it had
been decided to place metal tags on the different kinds of
shrubbery in the parks and also signs on trees denoting the
common name as well as the botanical name.”

Over time, vandalism caused the removal of these plaques. I was fortunate to find one, still extant, in King George Park.