AKA:

SRSNLC - Waukegan Park District

Description:

Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to be involved in community programs. Provides accommodations for youth, teens, and adults to participate in the following:
- General recreation programs
- Sports and aquatics
- Day programs (adults only)
- Special Olympics and other special events
- Cultural events
- Weekend trips

Eligibility:

- Must be a resident of Waukegan or Zion, six years of age or older and have a cognitive or physical
disability
- If participant requires transportation services, must reside in Waukegan Park District boundaries

Languages:

Spanish
Interpreter services available

Program Fees:

Fees vary, depending on program and residency

Intake Process:

- Call to schedule an assessment for inclusion services
- A minimum of three weeks' notice is required prior to the start of the program to arrange appropriate accommodations

Documents Required:
- Annual Information Form
- Seizure Questionnaire
- Registration Form

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Monetary donations

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Waukegan Park District Special Events offered to community throughout the year - assist with event activities such as games, crafts, traffic, parking and participant line control.
2. Specific Special Recreation program volunteer opportunities available per season - Assist with activity implementation and/or participants with specific task related to program offering.

We accept volunteers who are court mandated to complete community service.

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Jennifer Dumas at 847-360-4705 or jdumas@waukeganparks.org

Date of Official Change:

September 4, 2025

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