Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
was formed in 1970 and is an extension of ten park districts,
two cities and one village in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
This partnership includes the Park Districts of Deerfield,
Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Kenilworth,
Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette and Winnetka; the Cities of
Highwood and Lake Forest and the Village of Riverwoods.
NSSRA’s services include traditional, inclusive, cooperative,
summer camp and in-home programs. Special events, trips,
overnight camps, Gator Athletics/Special Olympics, adaptive
sports and more are also available.
More information on Inclusion opportunities can be found on
page 9 of this guide, as well as in our partner agencies’ program
guides. NSSRA collaborates closely with each partner agency to
NSSRA has been creating an environment of belonging through ensure consistent information and that awareness on Inclusion
play for over 45 years, and has the distinction of being the first opportunities is available to every resident.
Special Recreation Association in the country.
This program guide offers recreation activities for preschool,
NSSRA’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with
youth, teen, young adult and adult participants with disabilities.
disabilities in our partner communities through quality
recreation services.
Our program guide is published in fall, winter, spring and
summer. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of
NSSRA’s vision is to be leaders in recreation by providing
information contained within this program guide. However,
innovative and exceptional services for people with disabilities. errors can occur and circumstances may require adjustments to
fees, schedules, locations, or other information. NSSRA reserves
NSSRA’s core values are Compassion, Respect, Quality,
the right to make such adjustments and apologizes for any
Flexible, Accountable and Ethical Practices.
inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.
Partner Agencies & Board of Directors
Deerfield Park District
Glencoe Park District
Glenview Park District
Park District of Highland Park
City of Highwood
Kenilworth Park District
Lake Bluff Park District
City of Lake Forest
Northbrook Park District
Northfield Park District
Village of Riverwoods
Wilmette Park District
Winnetka Park District
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Rick Julison
Lisa Sheppard
Michael McCarty
Liza McElroy
Jim Hospodarsky
Johnathan Kiwala
Ron Salski
Sally Swarthout
Molly Hamer
George Alexoff
Kris Ford
Steve Wilson
Robert Smith
As a cooperative of 13 partner agencies, one representative from each
partner community serves on our Board of Directors, collaborating to
provide leadership and governance to NSSRA.
NSSRA families are invited to attend board meetings on
designated Thursdays at 9:00 am at NSSRA’s office. The next board
meeting is scheduled for September 8. Call (847) 509-9400 or visit
our website at www.nssra.org for details or accommodations.
Register online at register.nssra.org.