our mission
“To provide positive, purposeful, and personal recreational experiences for populations with disabilities.”
The McDonough County Special Recreation Association (MCSRA) is a community therapeutic recreation organization that has been serving residents of McDonough County since 1991. The MCSRA is structured to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy recreational experiences with the Park District and surrounding areas. Programs provided are for all ages, starting at eight years old and up.
MCSRA is a legal recreation cooperative, subject to Section 11-85-14 of the Illinois Municipal Code. Supporting municipalities include the Macomb Park District, the City of Macomb, and the Village of Bardolph. It is structured to provide individuals of all ages and ability levels with the opportunity to enjoy recreational experiences.
MCSRA emphasizes recreation, leisure, culture, the environment, community integration, and family centered activities. Our goal is to provide skills-based programming to help further develop each individual’s proficiency in specialty areas as well as developing skills for daily living. One of the aims of the MCSRA is to build a sense of community and support. Through quality programming such as sporting activities, cooking experiences, travel ventures, outdoor adventures, and so much more, we provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to build a social network with both their peers and caregivers in the McDonough County area.
Our Values
To Be Compassionate
To Be Trustworthy
To Be Professional
To Create Possibility
MCSRA Board Members
Phil Weiss, Board President
Neil Armstrong,
Commissioiner
Russ Hamm, Treasurer
Emily Gamage, Commissioner
Molly Selders, Commissioner
Rachel Lenz, Secretary
Meeting Times:
Quarterly, 3rd Tuesday of the Month
6:00-8:00pm, CST
Meeting locations:
Macomb City Hall Council Chambers
Macomb Park District Board Room
Member Districts
Macomb Park District, City of Macomb, Village of Bardolph
(Citizens’ able to register at Resident rate, all others at Non-Resident rate)
Our Supporters
engraving by lin
Thank you to Engraving By Lin for the generous donation and all of the work that you do to support the MCSRA.
digger’s college city bowl
We are grateful to Digger’s for being our official practice location for Special Olympics bowling and all they have done to support this organization and its participants.
lil’ stitches
Thank you to Lil’ Stitches for always working with us and contributing to our organization.
the connor family
We are grateful to the Connor Family for their contributions to the “Marjorie Connor Scholarship Fund” for Special Olympic athletes and their continued support of MCSRA.
the coker family
Thank you to the support of the Coker Family! We appreciate your contributions.
capital power
Thank you to Capital Power for their kind donation to MCSRA! The contribution will help our programs get even better!
Inclusion Services
Inclusion! What does it mean?
McDonough County Special Recreation Association programs are designed for children and adults with all abilities, and their families who live in our member districts.
McDonough SRA provides you with INCLUSION services to participate in any Macomb park district program that requires registration to attend.
Inclusion provides OPPORTUNITIES of all abilities to participate TOGETHER. Inclusion looks at the NEEDS, INTERESTS & ABILITIES of all people instead of focusing on their disability.
Inclusion supports the process of PREPARING, LEARNING, EXPERIENCING, & GROWING with each person, family, and staff.
Inclusion provides a RECREATIONAL CHOICE!
Who can use inclusion services and how does that work?
Anyone can request INCLUSION services to participate in any program that require payment offered by their member park district agencies that support McDonough SRA. There are not Inclusion services offered for free or family events. MCSRA staff are trained to assess and evaluate the participant’s needs and make recommendations which can include providing adaptive equipment, Inclusion companions, interpreters, or program modifications.
To sign up for INCLUSION in your park district programs, simply let the staff taking your registration know that you need assistance and McDonough SRA will be notified of your request. You will be contacted within 48 hours of registration and an over the phone assessment for the Inclusion need will be conducted to determine the level of Inclusion need for the participant and program. Due to the different program details, the level of need will change per program and so each program will be assessed separately per it’s Inclusion level for the participant.
For more information, contact MCSRA’s Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator: 309-833-4562 or sra@macombparks.com.