WSSRA enriching lives through recreation
As an extension of the PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK ,
WSSRA offers our residents recreation programs for persons with disabilities , of all ages and ability levels .
Programs include fitness , art , Special Olympics , social , camp , swim and excursion programs .
Participants gain skills , make friends , increase self-confidence , visit new places and most importantly have fun .
A LEKOTEK family based toy lending / play program is also available .
Register for WSSRA ’ s seasonal programs at
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Affiliates
Located at the GeorGe A . Leoni CompLex : 800 N . 17th Ave ., Melrose Park , IL
The Imaginarium Sensory Room is a place for children with special needs to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in a calm and relaxing environment .
to schedule a play session .
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West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 Maple Street Franklin Park , IL 60131 ( 847 ) 455-2100 • wssra . net
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Sports Affiliates
Thunder Soccer Club
Thunder Soccer has provided a quality youth soccer program for the Leyden Community for the past 35 years . Thunder is not a Park District program but a Sports Affiliate of the Park District of Franklin Park . Thunder is an all-volunteer program with parents & relatives becoming coaches and Board Members . Thunder Soccer is a proud member of the IYSA , Illinois Youth Soccer Association , and was recognized in 2009 as the Top Recreational Youth Soccer Club in the State of Illinois .
Thunder Soccer conducts three soccer seasons , a fall , winter / indoor and spring seasons for boys and girls from Kindergarten ( Age 5 by first game ) through 8th grade .
Conventional program includes eight matches per season . Fall & Spring seasons feature two weekly one-hour training sessions at local parks and schools in the Leyden Area . Siblings guaranteed to train at the same fields .
For information about the 2022 season , contact Eric Krueger at 630-337-9637 .
COMPETITIVE TRAVELING TEAMS For information about our competitive Travel Team , contact Paul Pikor at 847-494-8671 .
Vipers Baseball and Softball
Franklin Park Vipers provides a youth baseball and softball program for ages 4 through 16 years old for residents of Franklin Park and the surrounding communities . The Vipers organization has been a proud affiliate of the Park District of Franklin Park for over twenty years . Clinics and practices focus on ensuring that players are well versed in fundamental skills of the sport . Experienced players are trained to enhance their pitching , hitting and game knowledge while newer players can focus on fundamentals . Indoor clinics and practices start after registration and will continue until the weather permits us to practice outside ( April 1st ). Our season runs from mid-April to the end of June , consisting of 16-18 games . In addition to the regular season , we have participated in Sunday leagues , summer tournaments , and Fall Ball . Registration for the 2023 season will be held online in November 2022 .
Contact Frank Bavone at 708-668-6673 with any questions .
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