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Welcome to Denver Parks and Recreation Special Needs Programs. Our highly qualified, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists offer a variety of programs to individuals with disabilities that provide tremendous benefits and experiences to our participants. Benefits include:

Specially Designed Programs. Adapted Aquatics, horseback riding, community outings, arts & crafts, snow and water skiing, hand cycling, rock climbing, camping, fitness programs, special events and cooking just to name a few.

Transition to Recreational Activities in the Community (TRAC. We provide 1:1 services to individuals with disabilities as they learn to use Denver Parks and Recreation centers independently and the programs that they offer.

Special Olympics. Sports training and competition for athletes with developmental disabilities in a variety of Olympic-type sports such as; bowling, soccer, tennis, swimming, track & field, cycling, bocce, downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing and basketball.

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Download information about Fall programs below:

Fall 2006 Program Brochure


Interested in an Internship?

We offer a 15-week, 600 hour internship in the Winter/Spring (Jan.-May), Summer (May-Aug.), and Fall (Sept.-Dec.). Our internship provides a well-rounded experience in Therapeutic Recreation working with people of varying ages and ability levels. If you are interested in a Therapeutic Recreation internship with Denver Parks and Recreation, Special Needs program, click the link below to find out more!

Download Internship Packet

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