Special Events

Concerts & Movies in the Park
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Art in the Park
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Program Evaluation
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Northwest Special Recreation Association
River Trails Park District is part of a cooperative agreement with 16 park districts forming the Northwest Special Recreation Association. We, in cooperation with NWSRA offer year round leisure opportunities for individuals of all ages with special needs. Programs are offered in a variety of locations to people with similar abilities and interests. Through NWSRA we are able to offer such programs as cooking, dance, arts, sports, swimming, gymnastics,
horseback riding and more to those with special needs who require a closer staff to participant ratio than is typically offered in a park district program. NWSRA staff are all certified leisure professionals with knowledge and background of needs of individuals with disabilities including physical, mental, visual, hearing, learning, behavioral or emotional limitations. NWSRA programs introduce opportunities as well as enhance personal, social and developmental skills.

Celebrate ability throughout the Northwest suburbs!

Join the celebration! The team of full-time Therapeutic Recreation professionals and trained part-time staff at the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) offer safe, fun and quality year-round opportunities to individuals with disabilities of all ages and ability levels. Benefit from increased self esteem, physical and social skills development, and improved fitness and health while experiencing new challenges, making friends, and having fun! Afterschool, evening and weekend activities feature cooperative sports and games, individuals and team sports, arts and crafts, fitness, cooking, creative arts, and drama. Energizing camps, trips, and special events add to the excitement.

Inclusion assistance provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in their home park district program. When registering, the parent of the individual should inform the park district (and NWSRA, if desired) of any accommodation needed in order for the individual to successfully enjoy the program. The park district staff will then contact NWSRA for assistance with the accommodation.

For more information on NWSRA, check out www.nwsra.org. Brochures may also be picked up at the park district main office or at the NWSRA office at Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road in Rolling Meadows. NWSRA may be contacted at 847/392-2848 (voice), 392-2855 (TTY) or 392-2870 (fax).

Get Involved
NWSRA is hiring leaders for positions of inclusion and NWSRA programs. If you have an interest in working with individuals with disabilities, contact NWSRA at 847/392-2848 to discuss the possibilities.

Therapeutic Recreation . . . The Benefits Are Endless!