We serve over 1,300 children and adults in more than 600 programs, trips and special events each year. Programming options include recreational and competitive sports, fitness, cultural arts, general recreation, bowling, aquatics and more!
The Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation provides individuals with disabilities access to meaningful and life-enriching recreation and leisure opportunities.
Positivity • Inclusivity • Empowerment • Community • Excellence • Safety
M-NASR is an extension of: Des Plaines Park District, Golf Maine Park District, Morton Grove Park District, Niles Park District, Park Ridge Park District, Skokie Park District and the Village of Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation department.
On Tuesday, August 11, the skies cleared after a stormy morning and something special happened at the Skokie Sports Park. The Liponi Foundation’s Mini Golf Fundraiser drew a sold-out crowd–more than 200 guests–and raised nearly $16,000, a new record for the event.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. To everyone who swung…
We were deeply honored to receive the Community Partnership Award from Shore Community Services in late June. Our Sports Explorer program embodies what true partnership looks like: opening doors for Shore’s Community Day Services participants to engage in recreational sports, wellness activities and the broader community around them. We look forward to building on this…
A heartfelt thank you to the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry – and to everyone who took the time to vote for M-NASR as Small Business of the Year! We were truly honored to receive this award at their Night of Roses event on May 1, 2026. This recognition means a great deal to…
August 3–13: Priority resident registration
August 14: Lottery if a program goes over maximum enrollment
August 17–21: Non-resident registration
August 21: Fall registration ends
September 8–November 15: Fall program dates
November 30–December 18: Bonus session dates
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Oakton Community Center, Skokie | Click here to register
November 30–December 10: Priority resident registration
December 11: Lottery if a program goes over maximum enrollment
December 14: Non-resident registration begins
December 18: Winter registration ends
January 11–March 21: Winter program dates
Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Chateau Ritz, Niles | Registration to open in late 2026
