Primary programs and activities include providing swim lessons for individuals with special needs through the local YMCA and scholarships for children to attend various camps, classes and summer programs. Holds special activities and gatherings for members and their extended families. Donates to other groups or causes which provide benefit and support to people with Down syndrome including UCP and the Springfield Parks Foundation for the purchase of accessible playground equipment at Springfield's Washington Park.

Offers year-round recreational and educational programs.

Youth Services offers:

- Sports.

- Tutoring during after-school program.

- Daily Snack Program.

- Summer Camps.

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Provides a variety of classes and activities including recreation programs, child care, youth activities, after school care/programs, special events, youth team sports, senior adult events and special events.

The Park District offers before and after school care clubs for elementary age school children in their home schools.

Park district with various programs and facilities youth activities and camps, environmental education, aquatics, dance, gymnastics, sports, special events, fitness, and teen and adult programming.

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes for children, teens, and adults that include clubs and classes for active older adults, athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and seasonal special events.

Provides park and recreational services to the residents of Ames. The Department manages 40 parks and offers almost 200 programs and activities throughout the year. Programs include swim lessons, fitness and wellness classes, youth and adult sports, and more. Enjoy activities at one of the facilities which include Homewood Golf Course, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Furman Aquatic Center, Community Center, and Ames City Auditorium.

Offers a variety of programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Programs include adult and youth sports, running clubs, walking clubs, youth aquatics programs, teen and adult swim lessons, aquatics personal training, dance programs, swim team, teen wellness center certification (to access fitness and cardio equipment in YMCA Wellness Centers), fab 50 club (social club for members age 50+), sports specific performance training, personal fitness, healthy lifestyle classes and programs, group fitness classes, family fitness, splash water safety program, and a teen achievers program.

Parks and recreation department serving the city of Rockford. Provides a wide range of activities for individuals of all ages. Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC) also offer sports programs for youth.

LLCC and WPCC Sports: Community center members are invited to participate in various sports teams. All practices take place on site. Competitions take place between local community centers and other not for profit organizations.

Sports offered:

- Flag football

- Basketball

- Cheerleading

- Aldeen Golf Club

- Ingersoll Golf Course

- Sandy Hollow Golf Course

- Sinnissippi Golf Course

Ice Facilities:

- Carlson Ice Arena

- Junior IceHogs Training Facility

- Riverview Ice House

Swimming Pools:

- Alpin Pool

- Harkins Aquatic Center

- Sand Park Pool

Sports:

- Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park

- Disc Golf

- Indoor Sports Center

- Mercyhealth Sportscore One

- Mercyhealth Sportscore

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes for children, teens, and adults that include clubs and classes for active older adults, athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and seasonal special events.

Outdoor activity center for adults with developmental disabilities. Sensory garden, outdoor recreation, and exercise.

Serving individuals with disabilities who are unable to successfully participate in regular recreation programs.

Services provided:

- Cultural Arts.

- Special Events.

- Special Interests (educational, outdoor/nature, cooking, social, horticulture, games, self-improvement).

- Sports and Fitness.

Provides year round community recreation activities throughout the 13 member districts for children and adults with disabilities.

These member districts include Barrington Park District, Cary Park District, Crystal Lake Park District, Dundee Township Park District, City of Elgin, Hampshire Township Park District, Huntley Park District, City of Harvard, Village of Lake in the Hills, Marengo Park District, City of McHenry Wauconda Park District and City of Woodstock.

Provides an amateur Roller Derby League that promotes self-esteem, self-empowerment, healthy body image and lifestyle.

Social skills group for adults with disabilities. This is a social and recreational program focusing on social competence and self-help skills. Activities can include (but are not limited to):

- Family swim night.

- Hobbies and crafts.

- Year-round recreational sports.

- Cooking classes.

- Outings to community activities.

- Shopping trips.

- Bingo.

Provides the HCC Sports Complex. It is a 34-acre complex home to baseball, basketball, walking path, skate park, and playground.

Recreational programming includes baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, spring/fall soccer, Tae Kwon Do, cheerleading, baton, Zumba, and yoga.

Social programming includes Kids Fun Club, summer day camps, neighborhood playground programs, and building rentals for family/local gatherings.

Educational programming includes senior assistance/seminars, monthly senior luncheon speakers, before/after school programming, and instructional tots classes for children and parents.

Provides a variety of programs, activities, and facilities for local residents of all ages
Programs and activities include athletics, aquatics, martial arts, youth programs, winter activities, arts fairs, mini golf, carousel, boat rentals, special events and recreation.

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes. Services include athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and seasonal special events.