Four city parks – Rotary Park, MacLean Trail Park, Meadowbrook Park and Memorial Centre – are designated as permanent off-leash areas for dog owners to exercise their pets without leashes or other restraints.
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Kingston has a growing population of senior citizens and retired people, many of whom chose to settle here in their later years. To help older individuals live as independently as possible, the community has programs and services that provide assistance with errands, transportation, cooking, cleaning, home repairs, income tax preparation and other day-to-day tasks. Older people also have access to programs that help with the purchase of special beds and safety equipment.
Seniors who are no longer able to live at home can choose from a number of housing options that provide different types of services:
Short stays of up to 90 days in long-term care homes are also available to people who may be recovering from an illness or need temporary housing assistance.
The City of Kingston operates Rideaucrest Home, a long-term care facility about five minutes by car from the downtown. Admission to Rideaucrest is through the South East Community Care Access Centre.
Older residents of Kingston have access to clubs, choirs, seminars, workshops, fitness classes and other activities designed to keep them healthy, physically mobile and involved in the community. See the Activities & Sports, Seniors section.
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