Special Recreation
Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative Events
The Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative is a partnership between the park and recreation departments of Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, Highland, Lake County, Merrillville, Munster, Schererville, and St. John and Community Hospital, the Hammond Port Authority and several volunteers. CSRI is a cooperative venture seeking ways to increase recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages who have special needs and abilities. To receive announcements of upcoming activities email CSRI at csri2004@yahoo.com or call one of the sponsoring agencies.
Help save postage and be more environmentally friendly by going paperless. We are keeping a CSRI email list so notifications of events can be sent out as they approach. If you are interested in being added to the CSRI mailing list or need to correct an address, name or contact person, please email csri2004@yahoo.com
The following event list is provided so you can "save the date." Registration may not begin until a later date as decided by the host agency. Typically full information will be emailed closer to the date of the event. Most programs have a registration fee and require advance registration. Click Here CSRI 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS (pdf format)
Fall favorite - The CSRI Wheelchair Accessible Hayride
For families with special needs presented by the Lake County Parks
- Oak Ridge Prairie County Park
- Sunday, September 29, 2013
- 2 - 4:30 p.m.
- $3 per person
- Limit 80
- Pre-registration required by September 27
- Call 219-769-PARK (7275)
Come to Oak Ridge Prairie for a fantastic fall experience including music, snacks, crafts, games and a hayride. Our specially designed hayride wagon is wheelchair accessible and can transport two people in wheelchairs per trip. Families bringing people in wheelchairs will reserve their hayride time at the time of registration. All other guests will be assigned a hayride time upon arrival. Each hayride is about 20 minutes long. The last hayride will depart at 4 p.m. or when all in attendance have had a ride, whichever comes first.
CSRI Winter skating party - Fun both on and off the ice
For families with special needs presented by the Lake County Parks
Deep River Waterpark Ice Skating Plaza
Saturday, February 9, 2013
9:30-11:30 a.m.
$6 per person
Skates provided for those who need them
Please register and pre-pay by Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.
You may pay with credit card by phone or cash/check in person at the office
Pre-registration required. Call 219-769-PARK
This private ice skating party is just for families with special needs. The ice plaza is outdoors. Next to the plaza is a cozy, heated, eatery with concessions for sale and crafts and games for the kids. Walkers designed for the ice are provided for young skaters or anyone who is unsure of their balance. Participants are welcome to go on the ice in their sneakers or boots. There will be fun and games indoors and out; including crafts, the Hokey Pokey, and MORE.
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30