Greenfield Park, a former city in southwestern Quebec, Canada, is now a borough of the city of Longueuil. Covering an area of 4.78 square kilometres, it is home to a population of 16,733, as per the 2016 census of Canada. Greenfield Park stands out as the only borough of Longueuil with an officially bilingual status. Primarily a post-WWI suburban area, it is predominantly composed of single-family homes. With nearly all of its land built on, Greenfield Park is Longueuil's most densely populated borough.
Greenfield Park is divided into two sections. The older section of the borough is to the west of Taschereau Boulevard near Saint-Lambert, LeMoyne, and Brossard. The newer section is to the east, near the Laflèche neighbourhood. Most of Greenfield Park's businesses are located along Taschereau Boulevard, the south shore's most important commercial artery. The Charles LeMoyne Hospital, located on Taschereau Boulevard, is the largest on the south shore.
Before becoming a town, Greenfield Park was land belonging to the Seigneury of Longueuil. It remained an agricultural area until the end of the 19th century. The area benefited from its proximity to the neighbouring St. Lambert's rail line connected to the newly constructed Victoria Bridge, which was the longest railway bridge in the world at the time. This connection spurred development in Greenfield Park, leading to its establishment as a town to provide services for the growing population.
Greenfield Park was named after the area's primary geographical features, which were green fields and forests. The town was established on March 24, 1911. With the creation of the town came the need to put infrastructure and services in place. The only way for citizens to reach nearby Montreal was by rail, through the Grand Trunk Railway or the Montreal and Southern Counties Railway.
During World War I and II, Greenfield Park had a high percentage of its population serve in the Canadian forces. Following the war, returning veterans were able to purchase homes with financial assistance through a purchasing program put into place by the town.
In the early 1960s, Greenfield Park expanded its land by annexing part of Saint-Hubert. This land was located on the opposite side of Taschereau, and a large amount of veterans housing was built on these lands, particularly along Bellevue Street North.
Greenfield Park was a town until January 1, 2002, when it, along with several other suburbs on Montreal's South Shore, were merged into the amalgamated city of Longueuil.
Greenfield Park boasts nine parks: Fairfield Park, Iellamo Park, Jubilee Park, Empire Park, Regent Park, René-Veillet Park, Saint-Judes Park, Stephen-Olynyk Park, and Watson Park. Empire Park hosts junior football and baseball teams, while Cynthia Coull Arena is home to the local minor hockey association.
The borough also houses seven churches, catering to both anglophone and francophone communities. Shopping centres are located on Taschereau Boulevard and include 5000 Taschereau (formerly Mail Carnaval), Place Greenfield Park, and Les Galeries Taschereau.
Bus service in Greenfield Park is provided by the Réseau de transport de Longueuil. The borough is also served by major roadways such as Victoria Avenue, Churchill Boulevard, and Taschereau Boulevard.
For more information, visit the official website for the former city of Greenfield Park (archives).
