Older Adult Plan
A long-term guide for older adult recreation programming and services provided by the Town over the next decade.
Help shape the future of older adult programming in Oakville
The Town of Oakville is developing its 2027-2037 Older Adult Plan, a long-term roadmap that will guide older adult recreation programming and services over the next 10 years. The plan will align with the Town's Strategic Plan and Recreation and Culture Master Plan, while responding to the evolving needs and interests of Oakville's older adult community.
In partnership with Urban Metrics, the Town is creating a renewed vision for older adult programming that supports inclusion, participation, wellbeing, and community connection for years to come.
About the plan
Building on previous planning initiatives and community feedback, the Older Adult Plan will identify practical actions and strategies to strengthen how programs and services are delivered, promoted, and experienced across Oakville.
The plan will focus on enhancing:
- Service integration and coordination
- Community engagement and participation
- Equity, accessibility, and inclusion
- Program sustainability and long-term growth
- Communication and awareness of available opportunities
Key areas of focus
The plan will explore and provide recommendations related to:
- Standardized definition of "older adult"
- Program, service, and pricing frameworks
- Communication, marketing, and outreach
- Branding and identity of older adult programming
- Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors review
- Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) funding review
- Senior Services Operating Committee governance review
- Organizational and resource assessment
We want to hear from you!
Adults aged 50 and older are invited to share their input through an online survey. Whether you live, work, volunteer, learn, or connect in Oakville, your input is important.
Community feedback will help shape the vision, priorities, and future direction of older adult programming and services across Oakville. Your voice will directly inform recommendations that support active, connected, and healthy aging in our community.
Upcoming presentations and public engagements
- Older Adult Plan Survey: September 15 to October 30, 2026
- Seniors Working Action Group (SWAG) and Policy Review Committee (PRC) engagement session: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
- Senior Services Open House: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Contact
Recreation and Culture
905-815-2000
recreation@oakville.ca
Julie Pennal
Program Supervisor, Seniors
905-845-6601 ext. 3978
julie.pennal@oakville.ca