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,
Commissioner
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 are 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!