- For more information on any of the following programs, please contact Indy Parks and Recreation at 327-PARK (327-7275).
Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section
Indy Parks is committed to providing recreation programs that benefit people with disabilities. It is our goal to help people participate at their optimal level of independence. We strive to provide programs that focus on leisure related skills, attitudes, and knowledge. To find out how adaptive recreation can help you, or for sponsorship and volunteer information, please call 327–7251.
Special Olympics Coordinator
Robbie Barnes-Ritter
317-327-7016
mcspecialo@aol.com
Indianapolis Mayor's Advisory Council on Disabilities
The MACD mission is to promote the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities within the Indianapolis community, and to advise the Mayor and the City Administration on issues that impact people with disabilities. We invite you to our Full Council meetings that occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am at Municipal Gardens, 1831 Lafayette Road.
Inclusive Recreation
Indy Parks and Recreation is ready, and willing to include you in our programs and activities! The Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section recognizes that participants with disabilities benefit from Indy Parks and Recreation programs. Furthermore, Indy Parks and Recreation believes that all people deserve to participate in the least restrictive environment possible. Indy Parks and Recreation is committed to helping people with disabilities participate at their optimal level of independence. We are invested in the holistic development of individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a continuum of recreational services that provide a lifetime of benefits.
Here's how to get included
Call 317-327-7251 or 317-327-7275 for an assessment form. Fill out both the assessment and registration form and return it with you payment to 3549 Boulevard Place Indianapolis, IN 46208. You will receive a call from the Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section as a confirmation on receiving you paperwork. Communication between the Therapeutic Recreation Manager, the Community Recreation Staff, the individual and the family is continued throughout the cooperative mainstreaming process.
Indy Sports Clubs and Special Olympics
Indy Sports Clubs operates as a partnership between Indy Parks and Recreation and Special Olympics of Indiana. Indy Sports Clubs and Special Olympics provide year-round community based training and competition for youth and adults with cognitive delays. If you know someone who is eligible for Special Olympics, or if you are interested in volunteering of playing as a partner on a Unified Sports Team, Please call Robbie Ritter at 317-327-7016. Participants must be at least 8 years of age for competition.
Partnership opportunities
Have an idea for a program not listed here? We are excited to hear your innovative ideas! Community Partnerships are a priority for the Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section. Work with us to provide the community and possibly your clients with a more inclusive leisure lifestyle.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in many adaptive recreation and leisure programs. If you would like to receive more information on how you can assist, please call Patrick Dean.
Programs
Indy Sports Clubs and Special Olympics
Indy Sports Clubs operates as a partnership between Indy Parks and Special Olympics of Indiana. Indy Sports Clubs provide year–round, community based training and competition for youth and adults with cognitive disabilities. If you are interested in volunteering or playing as a partner of United Sports Teams please call Robbie Ritter. Participants must be at least 8 years of age.
Power Soccer
Power Soccer is the most exciting new sports for power wheel chair users. Games are coed in nature, and are usually played on indoor basketball courts. For more information on this revolutionary sports please visit www.powersoccer.com.
Riverside Park
Quad Rugby
Indy Parks and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana offer the opportunity to participate in an exciting new Quad Rugby League.
Krannert Park
Wheel Chair Basketball
If you're looking for a great way to meet people, stay in shape, and participate in a friendly and competitive environment this is the program for you. Wheelchair users of all ability levels are encouraged to participate in this great leisure opportunity.
Municipal Gardens
Adaptive Swimming Program
Many Indy Parks aquatic facilities are accessible. Please call 327–PARK for a complete list.
Indy Blaze Sports Club
Blaze Sports is a direct legacy of the 1996 Paralympic Games. Blaze Sports works in partnership with the National Recreation and Parks Association to provide community–based sports training and competition for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Indy Parks, the RHI Sports Program, and Hook Athletics are proud to have formed the first Blaze sponsored program in the state of Indiana.
Party–Time Fridays
Party–Time Fridays are a wonderful social outlet for adults with cognitive disabilities. This monthly event allows participants to meet new people and visit with old friends. Dance offs, limbo contests and raffle prizes are some of the favorite activities.
Riverside Park
Adaptive Golf
The RHI Sports Program, Indy Parks and Hook Rehab are proud to sponsor an innovative new program called Adaptive Golf. Certified Instructors will cover proper swing alignment, understanding balance and leverage, appropriate club selection, and the correct use of accessible golf carts.
Eagle Creek Golf Course
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