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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

Almost $13,000 raised for M-NASR on November 7

Our community showed up in a big way for M-NASR’s third annual bingo fundraiser on Saturday, November 7. Guests filled the room for an evening of laughter, prizes and friendly competition while supporting our mission.

We extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose generosity made the event possible, to Skokie Park District for hosting and…

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$16,000 raised in support of M-NASR

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…

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Important Dates to Remember

Fall 2026 Registration and Program Dates

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

Winter 2027 Registration and Program Dates

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

2027 Liponi Foundation Spring Gala

Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Chateau Ritz, Niles | Registration to open in late 2026