Since 1976, the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) has provided recreation services for individuals with disabilities through a cooperative agreement with its eight member park districts: Crete, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Park Districts. Participants enjoy active, healthy and more independent lifestyles through a variety of recreational and social opportunities.
Currently serving over 400 individuals through more than 200 programs annually, participants range from preschool through adult who have recreation needs that are not met by traditional park district programs.
LWSRA offers a wide variety of quality programs including participation in Special Olympics Illinois, Paralympic sports, social programs, trips, special events, summer camps, after school care and adult daytime activities.
Mission
LWSRA’s mission is to provide recreation and leisure services for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities while promoting greater disability awareness in the community.
Vision
A community without limits for individuals with disabilities.
Core Values
COMMUNITY – Using community-based resources to enhance recreational opportunities and reciprocate goodwill through community outreach.
OPPORTUNITIES – Providing services to an ever expanding range of those with special needs.
RECREATION – Developing an atmosphere that provides the opportunity to live a full & healthy life.
EDUCATION – Advocating and educating the importance of recreation and leisure.
TRAINING – Focusing on creating the highest trained and knowledgeable staff.
RELIABILITY – Striving for the highest quality and reliable service each and every day.
UNITY – Establishing an independent environment for individuals to belong, grow and succeed.
SAFETY – Supporting a protective balance between health, well-being and opportunity.
TRUST – Promoting accountability, responsibility and familiarity.
