At the annual joint conference of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Illinois Association of Park Districts in January, SEASPAR and our participants were recognized with three awards. Inspirational Participant Award The Therapeutic Recreation Section (ITRS) of the IPRA recognized SEASPAR participant Jason Catalano with its annual Inspirational Participant Award at the conference on… View full article…

SEASPAR has partnered with Portillo's of Downers Grove to raise funds for our programs and services! If you visit the Portillo's at 1500 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove on Thursday, March 23 from 5-8 p.m., 20% of your total bill will be donated to SEASPAR. To participate, simply download the fundraiser ticket and either print it and… View full article…

Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting SEASPAR's programs and services! Join us at Wheatstack in Lisle on Friday, February 24 for our second annual SEASPAR Fish Fry Fundraiser. Two seatings are available: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adult meals will feature all-you-can-eat beer-battered cod with your choice of chips or fries and soup or salad… View full article…

Did you miss the online registration deadline for the winter/spring season? You're in luck - we're still accepting registrations by mail and in person for these programs and events! Programs for Everyone Horseback Riding Lessons - Multiple dates and times - Burr Ridge or Lemont Karate Lessons - Mondays, 2/6-3/20 or 4/3-5/15, 5:55-6:25 p.m. - Downers… View full article…

There was barely a dry eye in the house at the Theatre of Western Springs on December 5. That night, SEASPAR hosted our 10th annual Holiday Spectacular, a showcase of our participants talents in various arts such as music, dance, and theatre. Ninety-nine performers included participants in SEASPAR’s Voice and Music Lessons, Glee Club, Actors Guild,… View full article…

Two athletes trained by SEASPAR earned medals at the Special Olympics Illinois State Bowling competition in Peoria on December 3. The Special Olympics Illinois State Bowling competition is one of nine state tournaments held each year, and the final state competition for singles, doubles, team, and ramp bowling events. Athletes must qualify in both Area… View full article…

Suburbanite Bowl in Westmont was a flurry of strikes, spares, high-fives, and impromptu dance parties on the morning of December 2, when SEASPAR partnered with St. Francis Xavier School of La Grange for a special bowling event for people with disabilities. Fifty-nine sixth-grade students and 28 chaperones from St. Francis Xavier teamed up with 80… View full article…

We have a late addition to our fall program schedule - a Chicago Blackhawks game on Thursday, January 5! See Jonathan Toews and his teammates in a fast-paced game of agility and speed. Watch the action as the Blackhawks take on the Buffalo Sabres at the United Center. This event is for ages 16 and… View full article…

Visitors to SEASPAR's office are greeted by an “International & National Athletes Wall of Fame.” The Wall of Fame is a group of plaques honoring the 11 SEASPAR Special Olympics athletes who have been selected to compete in World or USA Games over the last 40 years. “The Wall of Fame is not, and has never… View full article…

SEASPAR's 10th annual Holiday Spectacular is a showcase of our participants' talents and abilities in various arts such as theatre, dance, and music. All are invited to attend this unique recital and cheer on the performers! This free event is Monday, December 5 at 7 p.m. at the Theatre of Western Springs, located at 4384… View full article…