Springfield Parks Department Therapeutic Recreation

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Contact Information

City of Springfield
Contact: Lena Cisero, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Email Address: lcisero@springfieldcityhall.com
Phone: 413-787-6440
Alternate Phone: 413-787-7779 xDirect
Fax: 413-787-6624

200 Trafton Road Springfield, MA 01108
Area Served: West

Map Location Springfield Parks Department Therapeutic Recreation

Narrative

The mission of Therapeutic Rec at the Springfield Recreation Department is to give opportunities for social interaction, skill development, and fun through programs for youth and adults. Therapeutic Rec is for people who have a disability. We promote awareness and integration.

Who is Therapeutic Recreation for?

We serve people with developmental delays, physical disabilities, and mental illnesses.

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Camps-Day
  • Equipment Loan
  • Horseback Riding
  • Nutrition
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Assistive Technology and Equipment

Populations Served

  • Allergies
  • Amputations
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Ataxia
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Disorder
  • Birth Defects
  • Blind
  • Blood disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cleft Lip & Palate
  • Deaf
  • Developmental Delay Birth to 3
  • Developmental Disability
  • Diabetes
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Growth Disorders
  • Heart Disorder
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Language Impairment
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Lyme Disease
  • Mental Illness
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Rubella
  • Scoliosis
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Medical Needs
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds