News and Events
NISRA’s 31st Annual Recognition Night
Annual Report FY 23-24
NISRA Foundation Annual Holiday Fashion Show
Registration and Brochures
- NOTE: If you're new to NISRA, a paper registration form is required for just the first time you register, so that we'll have important emergency contact information for the participant.
2025 Winter & Spring Brochure
Click here to view the Winter & Spring Brochure (PDF).
Si quiesiera inscribirese en un programa, y necesita asistencia en Español, favor llamar a la oficina de NISRA. Deje un mensaje en extensión 6. Alquien les respondera lo mas pronto posible. Tel: 815-459-0737, ext. 6.
2024 Fall Brochure
Click here to view the Fall Brochure (PDF).
Si quiesiera inscribirese en un programa, y necesita asistencia en Español, favor llamar a la oficina de NISRA. Deje un mensaje en extensión 6. Alquien les respondera lo mas pronto posible. Tel: 815-459-0737, ext. 6.
Welcome to NISRA
The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association provides year-round recreation activities for people with disabilities. Since 1976, children and adults of all ability levels have enjoyed socializing, building skills and having fun in hundreds of weekly programs, special events, camps and trips each year.
Our Mission
NISRA…enriching the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful recreation experiences.
Our Vision
To be a community of limitation-free recreation.
Our Values
- Fun
- Professional
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Innovative
Our Service Area
NISRA serves residents with disabilities in 13 communities in northern Illinois, thanks to the partnership of the member districts. Click here for a list of NISRA’s member districts.
Our Customer Service
It is important to NISRA that we not only provide professionalism through delivery of our services, but also in our customer service approach and experience. View our Customer Service Mission Statement (PDF) for more information.
NISRA received Level A, Accredited status in our Loss Control Review by the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA). This is the highest rating awarded by PDRMA, and is a reflection of NISRA consistently imple-menting safety standards.
Two time recipient, for excellence in park and recreation management.
Illinois Park and Recreation Distinguished Accredited Agency
Support
McHenry County Mental Health Board
