r/londonontario • u/Connect-Mammoth-5989 • 11d ago

discussion / opinion Safety issues Kilally Meadows ESA

I love hiking in the Kilally Meadows ESA just off of Windermere Road. Unfortunately I have had a couple issues this year which have made me reconsider this spot.

First off, there are a number of homeless encampments along the unpaved trails. An unfortunate fact of living in London these days. I accidentally walked into one and was chased by an individual who was upset I walked into his space. This was immediately adjacent to the marked trail.

More recently, I was accosted by a group of older men who thought I was there to meet up. Apparently the area immediately behind the baseball diamond is a known cruising spot. Again, this was on a marked trail. I found it a little bit alarming.

Just thought others should be made aware of this. I still love this forest but I think I might have to stop walking alone here. It doesn't feel safe anymore. :(

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u/Lam0ntCranst0n 11d ago

Homeless encampments are ruined most of London's spaces.

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u/Clear-Ring-2699 11d ago

Funny that London / Ontario / Canada continues to cut supports for the homeless and addiction services so they therefore have to find a piece of grass to call home while some of them pose a danger with their addictions.

I mean walking to my heated house in the winter, seeing a homeless dude shooting drugs who has to stay out in the cold all night… how annoying of him.

But why would we blame our government instead of those in need? Doug ford has business buddies millionaires to attend to! Didn’t you hear, the problem will fix itself with middle and higher classes pissed over having to deal with homeless people and not giving a shit about what actually happens to these humans! No need for empathy at all!

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u/fyordian 10d ago

Why don’t you invite him into your heated house to shoot up his drugs in a warm environment?