Therapeutic Recreation uses leisure and recreation to either maintain or improve the quality of life for individuals of all abilities.
Therapeutic Recreation provides specialized and inclusive programs for individuals of all abilities.
Therapeutic Recreation Programs are created specifically to be inclusive or adaptive in nature for individuals with disabilities and their peers. They are typically smaller in size with higher staff supports and are designed to be an introduction to the activity.

• Enhance / Enrich Quality of Life
• Increase Recreational opportunities for People with Disabilities
• Increase Independence
• Increase physical activity
• Enhance / Foster Social Skills
• Enhance / Foster Community Engagement opportunities
• Work on individualized goals and objectives through Recreation and leisure

Inclusion Services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge.
Inclusion support can be requested for any in person Recreation program.
Inclusion is an individualized process and can look differently for everyone, it is important to us that we provide the best support for each individual.

• When registering for the program, check off "Yes" for needed inclusion support.
• Once you have registered and requested inclusion support, the Recreation Department will send you an email asking you to complete an intake packet. This packet will provide the Recreation Supervisors information on how to best plan for your child in the program. This information is then condensed and relayed to program staff to help them support each participant in a variety of ways.

We welcome children in grades K to 12 with special needs to join us for crafts, games, fun activities, and socializing. Join us every Saturday for 8 weeks for an opportunity to meet some new friends and have fun!

Social Saturdays for Grades K to 5 will meet once a week on Saturdays at Community Room of the Richard J. Koch Family Park and Recreation Complex, One Merrymount Parkway from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Social Saturdays for Grades 6 to 12 will meet once a week on Saturdays at Community Room of the Richard J. Koch Family Park and Recreation Complex, One Merrymount Parkway from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Social Saturdays Drop-off and Pick-up is at the Richard J Koch Park & Recreation Complex, One Merrymount Parkway


For Summer Happy Acres Program at Broad Meadows - Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the Gym Entrance of the Broad Meadows Middle School, 50 Calvin Road. The Gym entrance is near the basketball and tennis courts on the right rear of the school.