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.
M-NASR is delighted to share that our Superintendent of Recreation, Lisa Barrera, has been named Professional of the Year by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section. The award was presented during the TR Section meeting at the 2026 IPRA/IAPD Soaring to New Heights Conference in late January and recognizes Lisa’s exceptional leadership, innovation and unwavering…
We’re proud to announce that M-NASR has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the llinois Park and Recreation Association. This prestigious designation was awarded at the annual IAPD/IPRA conference in late January and represents one of the highest honors an agency can achieve in the…
What a year it’s been at M-NASR! From new experiences and personal milestones to powerful connections and unforgettable moments, this year-in-review video celebrates the joy, growth and community that make our mission come to life. Thank you for helping make every moment possible–we can’t wait to see what’s next. …
January 12–March 22, 2026
February 23: Priority resident registration begins
March 9: Non-resident registration begins
March 13: Spring registration ends
April 6–May 10, 2026
March 23–27, 2026
March 23: Priority resident registration begins
April 21: Non-resident registration begins
May 1: Summer day camp registration ends
April 22, 2026
August 5, 2026
