Alsip Park District • 12521 S Kostner Ave. • Alsip, IL 60803 • (708) 389-1003 •  alsipparks.org
SWSRA

South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA)


Main Office 
12521 S. Kostner Ave. • Alsip, IL 60803
Tel. 708-389-9423 • Fax 708-389-6458  
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm 
www.swsra.com  
  Summit Office
(Se Habla Español)
5700 South Archer • Summit, IL 60501
Tel. 708-997-2740 • Fax 708-496-7275
Office Hours: Martes y Jueves o por cita
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Board of Directors
Jeannette Huber Alsip Park District
Robert Manthei Blue Island Park District
Joe Vallez (Interim Director Justice Park District
Brenda Dziallo Village of Merrionette Park
Evelyn Gleason Midlothian Park District
Mike Leonard Palos Heights Recreation Department
T.J. Whitcomb Posen Park District
Tom Suhs Summit Park District
Carlo Capalbo Worth Park District
 
SWSRA Administrative Staff
Denise Iwinski Marketing Coordinator
Rae Woodard Office Clerk
Tammi Clemens Office Clerk
William Helling, CTRS Recreation Specialist
Erin Lynch, CTRS Superintendent
Marge Cozzone Business Manager
Lori Chesna, APRP Executive Director
Chuck Morgan Vehicle Coordinator

About SWSRA
Alsip Park District has a co-operative agreement with South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) to provide recreation choices for people with disabilities.

WE ARE SPECIAL….

SWSRA is a special recreation co-operative comprised of the following communities: Alsip, Blue Island, Justice, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Palos Heights, Posen, Summit and Worth. SWSRA was formed in 1981 to provide year-round quality recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs. SWSRA programs are designed to increase independence and enhance the quality of life for each individual.

SWSRA is now in its 31st year of providing recreation for special populations in the south suburban area. A wide variety of programs are available for individuals from early childhood through adulthood. The programs are designed to meet the individual recreation needs of any person who is in special education classes, participates in a sheltered workshop, is referred to SWSRA from a local hospital or rehabilitation center, or who's special needs restrict or prohibit their participation in traditional park district setting. This would include individuals who have varying degrees of physical or mental disabilities, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, attention deficit disorders, hearing or visual impairments.

We Offer...
SWSRA offers a wide variety of programs, sports (including participation in Special Olympics Illinois), special events, trips and summer camps. Participants of SWSRA not only have fun, but also make friends, increase physical activity, enjoy new experiences and refine their social and life skills.

Inclusion
Some people with disabilities prefer to have recreation opportunities in traditional recreation programs with people who do not have disabilities. To meet this need, SWSRA provides training, support staff and assistance to partner park districts and local recreation departments so inclusive recreation can be enjoyed by all!


Winter Programs (Begin January 9)
(Registration Dates: November 28-December 9)
  Winter Special Events/Trips
  • Aqua Therapy
  • Bowling
  • Dance, Dance, Dance
  • Fun with Fitness
  • Game Night
  • Healthy Eaters
  • Messy Play Anything Goes
  • Open Swim
  • Special Olympics Track & Field
  • Swim Lessons
  • Theater Tuesdays
 
  • Be Mine SWSRA
  • Chicago Wolves
  • Dinner and a Movie
  • Disney on Ice "Dear to Dream"
  • Mardi Gras Mambo
  • Theater Night "Sweeny Todd"
  • Valentines Dance
For more information, please contact SWSRA at (708) 389-9423.

SWSRA Charity Runners
Run for a good cause at the First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon in Palos Heights. Charity runners helped raise a substantial amount of proceeds that benefited our scholarship fund. This year, we are aiming to spread the news early and increase the number of SWSRA charity runners. Save the date of Sunday, May 6 for a day to physically and mentally challenge yourself while raising proceeds for individuals with special needs who face daily challenges. For more information, please contact the SWSRA office.


Walk, Run or Roll Race
The Walk, Run or Roll ½ Mile Race is specifically designed for individuals with special needs and is held in conjunction with the First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon on Sunday, May 6. Please keep checking www.swsra.com for more updates. For more information, please contact SWSRA at (708) 389-9423.


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