Chicago Park District Special Recreation
Chicago Park District
Chicago, Illinois - Cook County
Source checked
May 14, 2026
Chicago
4 checked details
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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.
Montoya Morgan, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Chevette White, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Bryant Wilkins, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Carmen Lopez, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Justinee Serrano, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Sylvia Prieto-Herrera, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Liz Clark-Wood, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
David Bustos, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Eric Fulara, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Jose Herrera, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Geovanna Alonso, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Vanessa Perez, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Kate Grant, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Lisa Wisnewski, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Matt Musillami, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
David Donohue, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Lori Michalski, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Erin Baldwin, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Katherine Hart, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
Bryan Hecker, Special Recreation Coordinator
Publicly listed special recreation location contact. Confirm current programs directly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special recreation camps
The official source supports special recreation camps as a category, with current details requiring direct confirmation.
Special Olympics and Paralympics sports
The official source supports this sports category without making individual fit, safety, or quality claims.
Disability awareness trainings
The official source supports the existence of this program area, not a guarantee of a current session.
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.
- Park district websiteChicago Park District
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Park district websiteChicago Park District special recreation programs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Park district websiteChicago Park District special recreation locations and contacts
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
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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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?
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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.