Norwalk Recreation & Parks HEART Club Adaptive Recreation
City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department
Norwalk, Connecticut - Fairfield County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Fairfield County
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125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
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Quick answer
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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
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.norwalkct.gov/275/Recreation-Parks
- Phone
- 203-854-7806
- 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
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
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.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- 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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
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.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceRecreation & Parks | Norwalk, CT - Official Website
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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Is Norwalk Recreation & Parks HEART Club Adaptive 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 City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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