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Special Recreation

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Special Recreation offers a wide range of programs throughout the year, for youth through seniors of all ability levels. Program descriptions and registration information are available in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer brochures. Brochures are available at member park district or city recreation department offices and the Special Recreation office at 4625 W. 110th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or you can call us at (708) 857-2200 and we will gladly put you on a mailing list.

Cooperative Agencies

Situated in the South suburban Chicago, Illinois, Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation serves communities in Cook counties.

The park districts and cities that form the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation cooperative are:

  • Clyde Park District
  • Bridgeview Park District
  • Burbank Park District
  • Chicago Ridge Park District
  • Village of Crestwood
  • Evergreen Park Recreation Department
  • Justice Park District
  • Village of Hometown
  • Palos Hills Recreation Center
  • Summit Park District

Participants

Oak Lawn welcomes participants of all ages and various ability levels in programs. Preschoolers, children, teens, adults and senior adults can realize the benefits of involvement in recreation activities. Programs are designed with a close staff-to-participant ratio to assist people with disabilities in achieving their greatest success. Program adaptations to accommodate a physical limitation are common in our adapted sports and fitness programs. Many programs for people with mental disabilities enhance socialization and foster independence. Activities for youth-at-risk promote cooperation and social skills in a therapeutic and challenging setting. In keeping with the goals of each program, our #1 objective is to offer fun!

 

Programs

Special Recreation offers a wide range of programs throughout the year, for youth through seniors of various ability levels. Program descriptions and registration information are available in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer brochures. Brochures are available at member park district or city recreation department offices, and the Special Recreation office at 4625 W. 110th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Or you can call us at (708)857-2200 and we will gladly put you on a mailing list.

Weekly Programs

Sports, cultural, outdoor, social and motor development programs are offered each season for sessions ranging from eight to twelve weeks in length.

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Special Events

One day outings to local and regional sites offer fun on holidays, school days off, and other days throughout the year. Special Recreation staff and participants explore many of Chicagoland’s newest recreation attractions.

Trips

Trips for groups of varying ages and abilities provide experiences ranging from camping to hotel stays, regionally and nationally.

Camps

Summer day camps give children and teens a chance to make new friends, try new activities and enjoy the summer season. Full day camps are offered, along with half day camps in conjunction with some summer school programs.

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