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Norwalk Recreation & Parks HEART Club Adaptive Recreation

City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department

Norwalk, Connecticut - Fairfield County

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Jun 3, 2026

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Fairfield County

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125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

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Provider overview

Norwalk's Recreation & Parks Department offers the HEART Club adaptive recreation program for teens and adults with disabilities, plus a Unified Basketball partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut.

The City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department provides recreation across Norwalk, including the HEART Club adaptive recreation program and a Unified Basketball partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut.

Quick facts

Registration
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Ages
HEART Club for ages 13 and up with learning, physical, or developmental disabilities; Unified Basketball for ages 8 to 15
Season
Year-round adaptive recreation, with program sessions and excursions by season
Cost
Confirm program fees, residency requirements, registration steps, and current adaptive recreation offerings.

Location contacts

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Norwalk Recreation & Parks (HEART Club at Gerdes Park)

125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Activities and excursions vary by season. Families should confirm current HEART Club and Unified Basketball offerings and registration directly.

Programs and offerings

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HEART Club adaptive recreation and Unified Basketball

Adaptive recreation for teens and adults with disabilities, group activities and excursions, Unified Basketball, fees, and registration.

Ages
HEART Club for ages 13 and up with learning, physical, or developmental disabilities; Unified Basketball for ages 8 to 15
Season
Year-round adaptive recreation, with program sessions and excursions by season
Schedule
Contact Norwalk Recreation & Parks for current HEART Club activities, Unified Basketball dates, and registration.
Cost
Confirm program fees, residency requirements, registration steps, and current adaptive recreation offerings.
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Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
The City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department runs an Adaptive Recreation Program known as the HEART Club, based at Gerdes Park, for participants ages 13 and up with learning, physical, or developmental disabilities, with group-based activities and excursions, and has partnered with Special Olympics Connecticut to offer Unified Basketball for children ages 8 to 15.
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Program details we found

HEART Club adaptive recreation and Unified Basketball

The City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department runs an Adaptive Recreation Program known as the HEART Club, based at Gerdes Park, for participants ages 13 and up with learning, physical, or developmental disabilities, with group-based activities and excursions, and has partnered with Special Olympics Connecticut to offer Unified Basketball for children ages 8 to 15.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names the HEART Club adaptive recreation program, Gerdes Park, learning, physical, or developmental disabilities, group-based activities and excursions, and a Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Basketball partnership.

Access notes to confirm: Ask which activities fit, the staff support and group size, accessible facilities, excursion details, and how a new participant registers.

What we checked

What we found: The City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department runs an Adaptive Recreation Program known as the HEART Club, based at Gerdes Park, for participants ages 13 and up with learning, physical, or developmental disabilities, with group-based activities and excursions, and has partnered with Special Olympics Connecticut to offer Unified Basketball for children ages 8 to 15.

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

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What to confirm

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  • 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

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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  • 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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