LWSRA welcomes participants of all ages and ability levels whose needs may not be met by a traditional park district program. The variety of programs offered for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities actively promote socialization, skill development and independence!
Member Districts
Member Park Districts are active members of the Special Recreation Cooperative allowing each district to levy additional tax dollars in order to provide ADA funds to LWSRA which make up a portion of the annual budget. In addition, each district retains a portion of the tax levy to provide funding for ADA upgrades at their own parks and facilities. Residents who are taxpayers of one of the seven member districts are eligible to participate in LWSRA programs at resident pricing.
Crete Park District – cretepark.com
Frankfort Park District – frankfortparks.org
Frankfort Square Park District – fspd.org
Manhattan Park District – manhattanparks.org
Mokena Community Park District – mokenapark.com
New Lenox Community Park District – newlenoxparks.org
Peotone Park District – peotoneparkdistrict.com
Wilmington Park District – islandparkdistrict.com
Special and Cooperative Agreements
SPECIAL AGREEMENTS
LWSRA has special agreements with the Village of Monee and Homer Township to allow residents of those taxing bodies to participate at a discounted non-resident rate.
Village of Monee: Households that are within Village of Monee boundaries will be allowed to register at in-district rates with the out-of-town fees to be covered by the Village (subject to a seasonal cap dependent on registration).
Homer Township: Residents of Homer Township are eligible to receive up to 66% off the additional out-of-town fee that is charged after the normal resident rate. Registrants are responsible for the remaining 34% of out-of-town fees added to each resident price.
Peotone CUSD 207U: Taxpayers of Peotone CUSD 207U who reside in unincorporated areas of Peotone, Monee or Green Garden Township (not tax payers of the Village of Monee or Peotone Park District), shall be allowed to register for LWSRA programs at resident rates provided the participant is currently enrolled in classes at Peotone CUSD 207U. A household who requests to apply this agreement shall provide proof of enrollment in Peotone CUSD 207U prior to each school year and taxing body verification (via copy of their property tax bill or through the Will County Supervisor of Assessments website). The household shall notify LWSRA at any point the participant is no longer enrolled in Peotone CUSD 207U and be charged the non-resident rate for future registration.
Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) Cooperative
LWSRA has a cooperative agreement with NWCSRA. The purpose of this Agreement is to enable participants who reside in LWSRA and NWCSRA resident communities to participate in most programs offered by either association at rates discounted from the traditional non-resident cost with the exceptions listed below. The intent is not to duplicate services. If both agencies offer the same or similar program, non-residents may register at the non-resident price.
1. Special Services such as scholarships and door to door transportation are not included in this Agreement.
2. Participants who wish to register for adult day program (TITANS), day camps, vacation trips, away camps and weekend trips may do so at non-resident rates.
3. Early bird discounts or any other discounts do not apply under this agreement. Registration may take place after the deadline is reached for agency residents. Registrations will then be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All other agency policies and guidelines apply to individuals who register for programs under this Agreement. We hope that through this agreement, each agency’s residents will have expanded opportunities for program participation. NWCSRA residents are taxpayers of the Bolingbrook, Lockport Township and Plainfield Park Districts or the Village of Romeoville.
For additional information about this agreement, please call LWSRA at (815) 320-3500. To receive a copy of the NWCSRA brochure, call the NWCSRA office at (815) 407-1819. Also visit www.nwcsra.org
South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) Cooperative
LWSRA has a cooperative agreement with the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA). The purpose of this Agreement is to enable participants who reside in LWSRA and SSSRA resident communities to participate in most programs offered by either association at rates discounted from the traditional non-resident cost with the exceptions listed below:
1. Special Services such as scholarships and door to door transportation are not included in this Agreement. SSSRA’s “First Time Participant Discount” does not apply to LWSRA residents.
2. Participants who wish to register for adult day program (TITANS), day camps, vacation trips, away camps and weekend trips may do so at non-resident rates.
3. Early bird discounts or any other discounts do not apply under this agreement. Registration may take place after the deadline is reached for agency residents. Registrations will then be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. When programs are offered free to either association’s own residents because of grant funds or sponsorships, the program or event will be offered to residents of the other association at the regular fee for residents.
All other agency policies and guidelines apply to individuals who register for programs under this Agreement. We hope that through this agreement, each agency’s residents will have expanded opportunities for program participation. SSSRA residents are taxpayers of the Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Homewood-Flossmoor, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields or Tinley Park Park Districts or the Matteson, Park Forest or Richton Park Recreation Departments.
For additional information about this agreement, please call LWSRA at (815) 320-3500. To receive a copy of the SSSRA brochure, call the SSSRA office at (815) 806-0384. Also visit www.sssra.org
Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) Cooperative
LWSRA has a cooperative agreement with SWSRA. The purpose of this Agreement is to enable participants who reside in LWSRA and SWSRA resident communities to participate in most programs offered by either association at rates discounted from the traditional non-resident cost with the exceptions listed below. The intent is not to duplicate services. If both agencies offer the same or similar program, non-residents may register at the non-resident price.
1. Special Services such as scholarships and door to door transportation are not included in this Agreement.
2. Participants who wish to register for adult day program (TITANS), day camps, vacation trips, away camps and weekend trips may do so at non-resident rates.
3. Early bird discounts or any other discounts do not apply under this agreement. Registration may take place after the deadline is reached for agency residents. Registrations will then be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All other agency policies and guidelines apply to individuals who register for programs under this Agreement. We hope that through this agreement, each agency’s residents will have expanded opportunities for program participation. SWSRA residents are taxpayers of the Alsip, Blue Island, Hickory Hills, Midlothian, Posen and Worth Park Districts or Village of Merrionette Park and Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Department.
For additional information about this agreement, please call LWSRA at (815) 320-3500. To receive a copy of the SWSRA brochure, call the SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423 Also visit www.swsra.com
Non-Residents
LWSRA welcomes participation of non-residents in its programs. Individuals who are not tax-payers of a member district will be charged out-of-town fees when registering, typically 25% to 50% more than the resident rate. Program registration may be restricted to residents first before spaces are opened up to non-residents.
Find out if your community is part of a special recreation association by visiting specialrecreation.org. If they are not a member, YOU can be the advocate for better disability services! Contact your local government officials to push for more services and benefits to your family and neighbors that can be provided by an SRA!