Age group

Handicap accessible

Food option available

Pool

Infirmary

Playground

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Sports Court/Field

Dancing Studio

Art Studio

Fitness Facilities

We provide year-round recreation experiences tailored to meet the needs of individuals with all types of disabilities. 

At NISRA, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful recreation experiences. We strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Our certified staff and volunteers work closely with each individual to ensure that their interests and abilities are taken into consideration. We offer a variety of recreational activities, from bowling and adaptive sports to educational classes and leisure trips. 

NISRA is committed to providing accessible and engaging programming for people with disabilities. We strive to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all who participate in our programming. Our highly trained staff and volunteers are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for each person that visit us. We are proud to be an extension of 13 park districts and municipal recreation departments, providing year-round recreation for the local community.

Dance

Swimming

Nature

Music

Cooking

Coding/Programming

Baseball

Basketball

Karate

Reading

Chess

Painting

Art & Crafts

Sensory Play

Drawing/Sketching

Music Therapy

Bowling

Explore the fun and exciting sensory experience of water at your own pace! Explore the zero-depth pool, water safety, and
feeling comfortable with being submerged in water. Please note that this program’s main focus is comfortability in the water and not specific swim skills.


Aqua Explorers

This interactive music, movement and imagination class has everyone on their feet! Activities include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor skills,
imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills.

Rock 'n' Kids

Learn how to play baseball and spend time on the field! This program has participants work alongside peers to improve their baseball skills. Batter up!

Buddy Baseball

Physical abnormalities

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association

NISRA's staff and programs are fantastic! I'm delighted to be returning to Yoga!
NISRA, thank you.

Peter F

I currently only do summer day camp, but I may do some of the other activities in the fall.
It's fantastic, and I'd recommend it to anyone who has a disability like mine.

Moon L

My daughter has taken a few classes through NISRA, and the staff is extremely friendly, patient, and understanding. This is an incredible organization full of wonderful people.

Genny H