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M-NASR provides recreation programs and services for children, teens and adults with disabilities

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!

About M-NASR Our Programs

Our Mission

The Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation provides individuals with disabilities access to meaningful and life-enriching recreation and leisure opportunities.

Our Values

Positivity • Inclusivity • Empowerment • Community • Excellence • Safety

Our Communities

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.

Group of Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation participants

operating over 50 years since 1972

serving over 1,300 children & adults

600+ programs, trips and special events each year

M-NASR News & Events

Save the date: March 7, 2026 is the Liponi Foundation’s Spring Gala

The Liponi Foundation for Special Recreation invites you to their annual Spring Gala on March 7, 2026! For more than 30 years, this cherished tradition has brought our community together to celebrate abilities, uplift lives and support the programs and participants of the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of impact…

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Important Dates to Remember

M-NASR Holidays (Office Closed)

December 24 & 25, 2025

December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026

Fall 2025 Program Dates

September 8–November 16, 2025

December Bonus Programs: December 1–19, 2025

Winter Break Camp: December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 2025 and January 2, 2026

Winter 2026 Registration Dates

December 1: Priority resident registration begins

December 15: Non-resident registration begins

December 19: Winter registration ends

Winter 2026 Program Dates

January 12–March 22, 2026

Spring Break Camp 2026

March 23–27, 2026

Spring 2026 Registration Dates

February 23: Priority resident registration begins

March 9: Non-resident registration begins

March 13: Spring registration ends

Spring 2026 Program Dates

April 6–May 10, 2026

March 7, 2026: Save the date for the 2026 Liponi Foundation Spring Gala

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