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Chicago Park District Special Recreation

Chicago Park District

Chicago, Illinois - Cook County

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May 14, 2026

Area

Chicago

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Provider overview

Chicago Park District publishes special recreation opportunities for Chicagoans with disabilities, including adaptive sports and recreation, Special Olympics and Paralympics sports, camps, veterans programs, and disability awareness training.

Chicago Park District is a public recreation agency with a Special Recreation Department and citywide program locations.

Quick facts

Phone
312-745-1298
Ages
Children, teens, and adults; confirm by program
Season
Year-round and seasonal programs
Cost
Fees vary by program; confirm through Chicago Park District registration.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

22 public contacts

Bessemer Park

8930 S. Muskegon Ave.

Montoya Morgan, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Columbus Park

500 S. Central Ave.

Chevette White, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Douglass Park

1401 S. Sacramento Dr.

Bryant Wilkins, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Eckhart Park

1330 W. Chicago Ave.

Carmen Lopez, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Gage Park

Location varies

Justinee Serrano, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Harrison Park

1824 S. Wood St.

Sylvia Prieto-Herrera, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Independence Park

3945 N. Springfield Ave.

Liz Clark-Wood, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Jesse Owens Park

8800 S. Clyde Ave.

David Bustos, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Kosciuszko Park

2732 N. Avers Ave.

Eric Fulara, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Loyola Park

1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Jose Herrera, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Mann Park

2949 E. 131st St.

Geovanna Alonso, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Marquette Park

6734 S. Kedzie Ave.

Vanessa Perez, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

McGuane Park

2901 S. Poplar Ave.

Kate Grant, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Mt. Greenwood Park

3721 W. 111th St.

Lisa Wisnewski, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Norwood Park

5801 N. Natoma Ave.

Matt Musillami, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Piotrowski Park

4247 W. 31st St.

David Donohue, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Shabbona Park

6935 W. Addison St.

Lori Michalski, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Vittum Park

5010 W. 50th St.

Erin Baldwin, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Washington Park

5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr.

Katherine Hart, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Welles Park

2333 W. Sunnyside

Bryan Hecker, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

West Pullman Park

401 W. 123rd St.

Rosie St. George, Special Recreation Coordinator

Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.

Programs and offerings

Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.

Program details found
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Adaptive sports and recreation

Chicago Park District lists adaptive sports and recreation as a special recreation program area. Current sports, ages, and locations vary.

Ages
Varies by program
Season
Year-round and seasonal
Schedule
Confirm current activity schedules through Chicago Park District.
Cost
Varies by program.
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Special recreation camps

Chicago Park District lists special recreation camps among its program areas. Families should confirm current camp dates, eligibility, support, and fees.

Ages
Varies by camp
Season
Seasonal
Schedule
Camp schedules vary by season and location.
Cost
Varies by camp.
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Special Olympics and Paralympics sports

Chicago Park District lists Special Olympics and Paralympics sports under special recreation program areas. Participation requirements vary by sport.

Ages
Varies by sport
Season
Varies by sport
Schedule
Confirm current teams, locations, and seasons directly.
Cost
Varies by sport or program.
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Disability awareness trainings

Chicago Park District lists disability awareness trainings among special recreation program areas. Current availability should be confirmed with the department.

Ages
Confirm directly
Season
Confirm directly
Schedule
Confirm current training availability directly.
Cost
Confirm directly.
How we checked this listing (3 public sources)

Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.

Listing check

Last checked
May 14, 2026
Why this is listed
Official Chicago Park District sources list special recreation program areas and department contact information.
Sources used
3 public sources
Location contacts
22 public contacts found

Program details we found

Adaptive sports and recreation

The official program source supports adaptive sports and recreation as a category. It does not rank or recommend programs.

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Special recreation camps

The official source supports special recreation camps as a category, with current details requiring direct confirmation.

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Special Olympics and Paralympics sports

The official source supports this sports category without making individual fit, safety, or quality claims.

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Disability awareness trainings

The official source supports the existence of this program area, not a guarantee of a current session.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The official source lists special recreation program areas and department contacts. Families should confirm accommodations, staffing, eligibility, and registration details directly.

Access details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

What we checked

What we found: Official Chicago Park District sources list special recreation program areas and department contact information.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

Sources used

Public pages used for this listing.

What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Last checked

May 15, 2026

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Last checked

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Program details

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Area

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Adaptive Sports
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Chicago, Illinois - Cook County

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Last checked

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Program details

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Area

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Common questions

Is Chicago Park District Special Recreation reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Chicago Park District?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

Where did the listing information come from?

The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.