Main Home Page  Chicago Home Page  Sports/Recreation Resources/Products Directory

South/Southwest Cook County Park District/Recreation Facilities

Note: These descriptions are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but not guaranteed. Please check with the individual facility or organization as to their current programs.

Special Recreation Associations

Oak Lawn Park District Special Rec. Programs at Oakview Rec. Ctr, 4625 W. 110th. St., 708-857-2200. Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Serves the communities of Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Oak Lawn, South & Central Stickney, Palos Hills and Worth Township.

Southwest Special Rec. Assoc. (SWSRA), 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip IL 60482, 708-389-9423.

Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Serves the communities of Alsip, Blue Island, Justice, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Palos Heights, Posen, and Summit.

South Suburban Special Rec. Assoc. (SSSRA) 20027 S. 88th. Ave., Frankfort IL 60423, 815-806-0384.

Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Cooperative extension of the Park Districts of Country Club Hills, Frankfort Square, Hazel Crest, Homewood/Flossmoor, Matteson, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, and Tinley Park. Also includes SPEED Center programs, 1125 Division St. in Chicago Heights, at resident rates.

Special Recreation Services (SRA), New Hope Center, 1624 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip IL 60482, 708-389-9423. Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Cooperative extension of the Park Districts or Recreation Departments of Calumet Memorial, Dolton, Riverdale, South Holland, and Thornton.

Tri-County Special Recreation Association 630-257-6787

Recreational programs, including Special Olympics, for special needs individuals of all ages. Cooperative extension of the Park Districts of Romeoville, Lemont, and Lockport Township.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alsip Park District 12521 S. Kostner Alsip, IL 60803 708-389-1003

The Alsip Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool, child-care (for participants in classes & activities) and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Blue Island Park District 12804 Highland Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 708-385-3304

The Blue Island Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bridgeview Park District 8100 S. Beloit Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455 708-594-1818

The Bridgeview Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Burbank Park District 8050 Newcastle Ave. Burbank, IL 60459 708-599-2070

The Burbank Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Calumet Memorial Park District 612 Wentworth Ave. Calumet City, IL 60409 708-862-6440

The Calumet Memorial Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through Special Recreation Services/New Hope Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chicago Heights Park District 1400 Chicago Road Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-755-1351

The Chicago Heights Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care (babysitting for children of fitness class participants, mornings only) programs are available. Accommodations for special needs individuals are available from the district, and Bloom Township Helping Hands Group holds monthly meetings at Bloom Township Center in Chicago Heights, along with an exercise group on T/Th. mornings. Also, Special People Involved in Recreation Together (S.P.I.R.I.T.) sponsors activities such as bowling for those 16 years of age or older with mental disabilities.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chicago Ridge Park District 10736 S. Lombard Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 708-857-2653

The Chicago Ridge Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool (Saturdays) and child-care programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dolton Park District 721 Engle Dolton, IL 60419 708-841-2111

The Dolton Park District offers sports and fitness classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through Special Recreation Services/New Hope Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evergreen Park Recreation Department 3450 W. 97th. St. Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-229-3373/3374

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Harvey Park District 15335 Broadway Ave. Harvey, IL 60426 708-331-3857

The Harvey Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Accommodations for special needs individuals are available from the district.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hazel Crest Park District 2600 W. 171st. St. Hazel Crest, IL 60429 708-335-1500

The Hazel Crest Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hickory Hills Park District 8047 W. 91st. Place Hickory Hills, IL 60457 708-598-1233

The Hickory Hills Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St. Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-354-6563

The Hodgkins Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Accommodations for special needs individuals are available from the district.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District 3301 Flossmoor Rd. Flossmoor, IL 60422 708-957-0300

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ivanhoe Park District 144th & Stewart. Riverdale, IL 60827 708-841-8720

The Ivanhoe Park District offers sports and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through Special Recreation Services/New Hope Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Justice Park District 7747 S. Oak Grove Ave. Justice, IL 60458 708-458-1370

The Justice Park District offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWRSA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lan-Oak Park District 17551 Chicago Ave. Lansing, IL 60438 708-474-5020

The Lan-Oak Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool, child-care (for participants in classes & activities) and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the New Hope Center in Dolton.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lemont Park District 16028 127th. St. Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-6787

The Lemont Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Tri-County Special Recreation Association.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Markham Park District 16053 Richmond Ave. Markham, IL 60426 708-596-3368

The Markham Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Child-care (school-aged, after-school) programs are available. Accommodations for special needs individuals are available from the district, with payment of non-resident portion of fees for out-of-district programs.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Matteson Parks & Recreation Department 4450 W. Oakwood Lane Matteson, IL 60443 708-748-1080

The Matteson Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Midlothian Park District 14500 S. Kostner Midlothian, IL 60445 708-371-6191

The Midlothian Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWRSA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oak Lawn Park District 5760 W. 95th. St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-857-2225

The Oak Lawn Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available at the district's Oakview Recreation Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Olympia Fields Park District 20712 Western Ave. Olympia Fields, IL 60461 708-481-7313

The Olympia Fields Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Orland Park Recreation Department 14560 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-403-7275

The Orland Park Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care programs are available. Accommodations for special needs individuals in regular district classes, as well as Special Olympics programs, are available from the department.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Palos Heights Recreation Department 6601 W. 127th. St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-361-1807

The Palos Heights Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool, child-care (including before- & after-school), and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWRSA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Palos Park Recreation Department 8901 W. 123rd. St. Palos Park IL 60464 708-361-1535

The Palos Park Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Summer day camp programs are available. Accommodations for special needs individuals are available from the district).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Park Forest Recreation Department 200 Park Forest Park Forest, IL 60466 708-748-2005

The Park Forest Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSRSA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Richton Park Recreation Department 44455 Sauk Trail Richton Park, IL 60471 708-481-5086

The Richton Park Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSRSA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Riverdale Park District 151 W. 137th. St. Riverdale, IL 60827 708-841-0095

The Riverdale Park District offers sports and arts & crafts classes and programs for all ages. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through Special Recreation Services/New Hope Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

South Holland Recreation Department 501 E. 170th. St. South Holland, IL 60473 708-331-2940

The South Holland Recreation Department offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through Special Recreation Services/New Hope Center.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Anita Stone Jewish Community Center 3400 W. 196th. St. Flossmoor, IL 60422 708-799-7650

The Anita Stone Jewish Community Center offers sports, fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Park District of Tinley Park 16801 S. 80th. Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-532-8698

The Park District of Tinley Park offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and summer day camp programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Worth Park District 115th. & Beloit Worth, IL 60482 708-448-7080

The Worth Park District offers sports and fitness, recreational, and special interest classes and programs for all ages. Preschool and child-care (school-aged, before- & after-school) programs are available. Classes and activities for special needs individuals are available from the district, with support as needed through the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs at Oakview Recreation Center