Belvidere Park District Special Recreation

Belvidere Park District Special Recreation "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin Contact your member district for Inclusion Services.

Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) is a cooperative partnership between the Belvidere, Freeport, and Rockford Park Districts. NASR programs are open to any individual with disability-related special needs such as; physical, mental, and developmental disabilities and persons with mental illness, behavior disorders, and visual or hearing impairments.

Special Olympics Summer Games – Day 2 Recap πŸ…πŸŽ‰Day 2 of Summer Games was one to remember! Our Pirates athletes had an inc...
06/14/2026

Special Olympics Summer Games – Day 2 Recap πŸ…πŸŽ‰

Day 2 of Summer Games was one to remember!

Our Pirates athletes had an incredible day of competition, bringing home a boatload of gold medals and showcasing their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship.

After a successful day on the field, the team celebrated with a well-deserved dinner at Applebee’s, sharing stories, laughs, and memories from the weekend. The evening wrapped up with the always-popular Victory Dance, where athletes hit the streets and celebrated their accomplishments with friends from across the state.

Congratulations to all of our athletes, coaches, and families on an outstanding Summer Games experience. We are so proud of everything our Pirates achieved this weekend! πŸ’™πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ–€

πŸ… Special Olympics Summer Games – Day 1: That's a Wrap! πŸ…What an incredible start to Summer Games! The Pirates gave it t...
06/13/2026

πŸ… Special Olympics Summer Games – Day 1: That's a Wrap! πŸ…

What an incredible start to Summer Games! The Pirates gave it their all on the track and brought home some amazing results.

πŸ₯‡ Athletes captured several gold medals in their individual events and a gold in the relay - showcasing their hard work, determination, and dedication.

We're so proud of every athlete who competed today. Congratulations on a fantastic first day, and good luck as the competition continues this weekend! πŸ’™πŸ’›β˜ οΈ


πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒ Another great week of Walking Club! πŸƒπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈThis week, our group explored Spencer Park and completed another mile-and...
06/11/2026

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒ Another great week of Walking Club! πŸƒπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

This week, our group explored Spencer Park and completed another mile-and-a-half walk while enjoying a scavenger hunt. The fresh air, scenic views, and great company made for a wonderful afternoon outdoors.

β˜”οΈ All in between 2 different storm systems!! β˜€οΈ 🌈

Our walkers continue to show enthusiasm, determination, and a love for exploring new places. We can't wait to see where next week's walk takes us!

πŸ₯ŽπŸ’ͺ Week 2 of softball practice is complete!Our athletes continue to build their skills, confidence, and teamwork with ev...
06/10/2026

πŸ₯ŽπŸ’ͺ Week 2 of softball practice is complete!

Our athletes continue to build their skills, confidence, and teamwork with every practice. From fielding drills to batting practice, everyone has been working hard and showing great determination.

We're excited to see the progress being made and can't wait for thr team’s first game of the season next week.

Keep up the great work, Pirates! β€οΈπŸ–€

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Final night of track practice before Summer Games! πŸ…πŸ”₯Our athletes wrapped up their last practice with great ene...
06/10/2026

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Final night of track practice before Summer Games! πŸ…πŸ”₯

Our athletes wrapped up their last practice with great energy, focus, and determination as they prepare to head into competition. From sprints and relays to field events, everyone gave their best effort and showed how much they’ve grown this season. πŸ’ͺ❀️

We are proud of the hard work, commitment, and teamwork each athlete has put in leading up to Summer Games. Now it’s time to take that effort to the track and shine! ✨

Let’s go Pirates! β€οΈπŸ–€

🌸✨ Floral Creations – June Edition ✨🌸Our Floral Creations group spent the evening exploring creativity, color, and desig...
06/09/2026

🌸✨ Floral Creations – June Edition ✨🌸

Our Floral Creations group spent the evening exploring creativity, color, and design while making beautiful arrangements together! πŸ’

Participants learned how to choose flowers, arrange stems, and express their personal style through each unique creation. Every arrangement turned out wonderfully and showcased the talent and creativity within our group. ❀️

We are so proud of everyone for their hard work, patience, and artistic touch throughout the program. What a beautiful month of memories and creativity!

June Diner's Club still has spots but this will FILL UP!!Haven't been to this Belvidere icon in a while - well Diner's c...
06/09/2026

June Diner's Club still has spots but this will FILL UP!!

Haven't been to this Belvidere icon in a while - well Diner's club is ready to scratch your itch. From nachos to burritos to cheeseburgers, El Molcajete is just the place to unwind with some new friends and enjoy a great meal!

Register Now - Thursday June 18th from 6-8pm
Registration Code is 209411-02
Ages 15+

Camp Horizon Week One: Chase your dreams including a field trip at Kohl Children’s Museum!   Everyone had a blast!
06/06/2026

Camp Horizon Week One: Chase your dreams including a field trip at Kohl Children’s Museum! Everyone had a blast!

πŸ”πŸ” What a fun Casual Night Out! πŸ”πŸ”Participants enjoyed dinner at Portillo's for a delicious meal and great conversation ...
06/06/2026

πŸ”πŸ” What a fun Casual Night Out! πŸ”πŸ”

Participants enjoyed dinner at Portillo's for a delicious meal and great conversation before heading to 815 Escape Room to put their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test. πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈβœ¨

From solving clues and cracking codes to enjoying food and friendship, the evening was filled with laughter, teamwork, and memorable moments. ❀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting adventure. We had a great time challenging ourselves, working together, and making new memories!

ALMOST SOLD OUT for our first ever Special Rec trip to an escape room!   TWO MORE SPOTS LEFT For Tomorrow, June 5th 5:30...
06/04/2026

ALMOST SOLD OUT for our first ever Special Rec trip to an escape room! TWO MORE SPOTS LEFT For Tomorrow, June 5th 5:30-8:30pm!!!

Join other participants and staff as our group works together to solve this mystery!

This brand new endeavor includes staff supervision and escape room assistance and dinner at Portillo's!

Only $65 for any participant age 16 and up!

Register online now: 209428-01 or pop in to register by tomorrow morning!

Address

6581 Revlon Drive
Belvidere, IL
61008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18155475711

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