Kennedy-Park, Toronto

Located in the heart of Scarborough, Kennedy Park is a desirable neighbourhood that enjoys a comfortable blend of urban living and a strong sense of community. Kennedy Park offers an ideal neighbourhood full of green spaces, recreational areas, a culturally diverse community and excellent food and dining options. From lively commercial district regions to peaceful residential areas, Kennedy Park is a neighbourhood that offers something for a diverse range of people, from all walks of life. The neighbourhood stands out for its convenient location and easy accessibility where it concerns transportation and commute. The locality is equally welcoming to residents and visitors alike.

Let us look at how Kennedy Park does in terms of lifestyle and livability: The odds of crime in Kennedy Park is 3,825 per 100k, which is 24% greater than Ontario.

In Kennedy Park, the household income is 28% lower than the national average, while the unemployment rate is 27 per cent lower than the national average. Most of the population in Kennedy Park have English as their mother tongue. There is also the presence of other languages such as Tagalog, Bengali, Tamil, Greek, Italian, and Mandarin.

The neighbourhood of Kennedy Park provides its residents with access to good quality hospitals, quality education, healthcare, multiple dining options, entertainment and shopping centres.

Schools

Kennedy Park has several schools and educational institutions in its vicinity. Some of them are:

• Robert Service Senior Public School
• Corvette Junior Public School
• Salaheddin Islamic School
• Walter Perry Junior Public School

Restaurants

One can find restaurants and eateries in Kennedy Park spanning diverse cuisines and multiple categories.

• Li’s Hakka #1 Restaurant
• Butter Chicken Roti
• Royal Congee Chinese Cuisine
• Inner Circle Caribbean Cuisine

Shopping Malls

There is no shortage of shopping centres in Kennedy Park that residents can visit to meet their retail needs.

• Kennedy Park Plaza
• Kennedy Commons
• Kenway Plaza
• Birchmount Plaza

Hospitals

Kennedy Park has a list of hospitals that provide top-quality healthcare facilities for its residents.

• Scarborough Health Network - General Hospital
• Scarborough Health Network - Birchmount Hospital
• Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital

Kennedy Park has a lot of recreational spaces to offer for leisure activities. The following parks are situated in the vicinity of the neighbourhood:

Thomson Memorial Park

This large park features trails, fitness equipment, and a playground for games and other sports activities.

Pine Hills Cemetery

A lush, well-maintained park that is an excellent choice for someone looking forward to spending some quiet time amidst nature.

Cathedral Bluffs Park

This park is pet-friendly and has sandstone cliffs that provide access to amazing views of Lake Ontario.

There is no shortage of recreational activities in this neighbourhood. Residents can engage in various activities while staying in Kennedy Park.

• Food and Dining: One can find many good quality restaurants on Eglinton Avenue East, at the intersection with Danforth Road.
• Health and Fitness: Residents can head to the Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre and enrol themselves in one of their highly specialized fitness programs.

Kennedy Park has an efficient network of transport using which residents can access different locations around and outside of the neighbourhood.

• The Toronto Pearson International Airport is located 38 km away and takes around 35 minutes to reach.
• The Royal Ontario Museum is located 15 km away from Kennedy Park, which takes around 30 minutes via road.
• The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is located 20 minutes away from Kennedy Park, located at a distance of 12 km.

Kennedy Park is surrounded by multiple markets that are open on weekends and weekdays. Some of these are mentioned below.

Merchant's Flea Market

This market is open on the weekends where one can find different vendors selling flowers, food, housewares, jewellery and so on.

Street Eats Market

In this market, one can find a huge variety of food trucks, good food along lively music, which makes it a great place to spend the day.

The population density in Kennedy Park is 109% higher than that of Toronto. The following table offers a glimpse of the demographics of Kennedy Park:

The are a lot of activities available in Kennedy Park that the residents can enjoy with their kids and their pets:

• Murals in subway stations: Parents can take their kids to watch and admire the murals painted across subway stations in the neighbourhood.
• Visit the park: The largest green area in Kennedy Park is the Pine Hills Cemetery, which is a great spot for taking a walk with pets and children.
• Recreation centres: Parents can take their children to the Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre which has several sports and art programs to enrol in.

The overall cost of living in Kennedy Park is similar to the national average. The cost of housing is 23% lower than the national average, while the cost of goods and services is 8% higher compared to the national average.

The real estate market in Kennedy Park includes townhouses, condominiums, semi-detached and single-detached options. The cost of housing can range anywhere between $700,000 and $1.1 million. Additionally, there are various renting options available for individuals who are looking for a temporary place to stay.