Waukegan Park District | Special Recreation

Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County

Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County is an association of Lindenhurst Park District, Round Lake Area Park District, Waukegan Park District, and Zion Park District,. As an extension of the Park District, SRSNLC conducts a variety of year round recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, ages three and older, and also assists the Waukegan Park District with inclusion needs. Program options include: social outings, dances, indoor and outdoor fitness programs, art and craft programs, bowling leagues, summer, spring, and winter day camps, youth and teen specific programs and sports teams that compete in the Special Olympics of Illinois.

It is the MISSION of SRSNLC to educate our citizens to become responsible, productive, healthy, and contributing members of our society by preparing them through recreation with a dynamic and caring environment, which excites them and invites them to participate.

Tis’ the Season for Freezin’, so be freezin’ for a good reason! You’re invited to the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge hosted by the Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan. The event happens on Sunday, January 1, from 10 -11am at the Waukegan Municipal Beach. Join the brrrrrave citizens from Lake County and plunge into Lake Michigan this year. Proceeds from the Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge go to the SRSNLC- Waukegan Scholarship program. This program helps individuals with disabilities participate in camps, athletics, health and fitness programs, and much more. Click here for the 2012 Polar Bear Plunge info page.

Special Recreation Information Trifold

Special Recreation Seasonal Brochure Page

P2K2 … Power Playing Kalisthenics Kids is a free program for children ages 5-13 with a special need. The program focuses on making wise choices regarding health, Wellness and Nutrition. The program is on Wednesdays, August 29, 2011-May 30, 2012 from 4-6pm at the Jane Addams Center, 95 Jack Benny Dr., in Bowen Park (location changed from Field House). Click here for flyer.

Special Recreation Highlights in the Waukegan Park District Recreation Connection Brochure
Special Recreation is not available for online registration

Staff Opportunities

Special Recreation Directory



Julie Schneider Manager, Special Recreation click to email —click for bio	Kari Robinson Recreation Supervisor click to email —click for bio	Maria Owens Recreation Specialist click to email —click for bio