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.
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…
Every raffle ticket you purchase – price is just $10 each – will give you a chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card. And every ticket will help us continue to offer the high-quality programs our participants count on and enjoy! Here are the details: Ticket price: $10 each Prize: $1,000 Visa® gift card…
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, M-NASR’s second annual bingo fundraiser was a full house of fun and generosity, raising almost $6,800 to benefit M-NASR programs and services for individuals with disabilities. A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors, who helped make this event possible: The Kubica Family, Dear Franks, McAlister's Deli…
December 24 & 25, 2025
December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026
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
December 1: Priority resident registration begins
December 15: Non-resident registration begins
December 19: Winter registration ends
January 12–March 22, 2026
March 23–27, 2026
February 23: Priority resident registration begins
March 9: Non-resident registration begins
March 13: Spring registration ends
April 6–May 10, 2026
