Indy Parks Therapeutic Recreation Division
601 E. 17th Street
(317) 327-7251
Philosophy
"Indy Parks is committed to helping people with disabilities participate at their optimal level of independence and desire." We strive to provide services that focus on leisure related skills, attitudes and knowledge, there by improving social skills, self-awareness and leisure skill development. We also seek to provide sport and recreational opportunities for the higher level disabled athlete.
INCLUSIVE RECREATION
Indy Parks and Recreation is ready, and willing to include you in our programs and activities! The Therapeutic Recreation Section recognizes that participants with disabilities benefit from Indy Parks and Recreation programs. Furthermore, Indy Parks and Recreation believes that all people deserve to participate in the least restrictive environment possible. Indy Parks and Recreation is committed to helping people with disabilities participate at their optimal level of independence. We are invested in the holistic development of individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a continuum of recreational services that provide a lifetime of benefits.
Inclusion services are a priority at Indy Parks! In order to provide your family with the most inclusive program possible, we ask that you complete a brief therapeutic assessment. Please the Therapeutic Specialist at 327-7251 to request your assessment.
2008 Therapeutic Recreation Assessment Form (pdf)
NEW THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS AT INDY PARKS:
Indy Parks Ability Water Ski Training Series
For Kids ages 8+
Every Thursday night from 5:30 - 8:30, May through September at the Municipal Gardens Docks
Beginning in June we will kick off another season of the Indy Parks Ability Water Ski Training Series. These sessions will provide coaching and on-water practice for tournament water skiing events for adults and children with or without disabilities. Adaptive water ski equipment is provided. Open to those who may or may not be interested in competing in water ski tournaments. All participants must wear a life jacket; non disabled program participants should be able to swim a minimum of 15 yards without stopping. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. The cost is $5.00 per session plus an additional fee is assessed from IWS. For more information contact John Kniesly at 317-208-6304 or by e-mailing jkniesly@finsvcs.com. To register call 327-7275.
Motor Gym Club
Adults
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 - 3pm at Bethel Park, located at 2850 Bethel Ave, (off of Raymond and Bethel).
Come visit our new accessible playground at Rhodius Park, located at 1720 E. Wilkins on the south west side of Indy. Wilkins Street is three blocks west of Morris from the intersection of Harding and Morris right by the Lilly Tech Center.
The playground has upper and lower features that are accessible by a power wheelchair. The swings are designed to give high upper body support for children with physical disabilities; the perimeter and the entire surface of the playground are also accessible.
Accessible high back play swings can be found at Rhodius Park, Holliday Park, Broad Ripple Park and at the newly renovated Rev Mozel Sanders Park. The Rev Mozel Sanders park is located at 1300 N. Belmont Avenue; it has an ADA accessible ramp for 75% of the play structure.
