The villages of Riverside and North Riverside, along with 11 other communities, parter with The West Suburban Special Recreation Association. Through WSSRA, residents of all ages can participate in year-round programming specifically designed to meet their individual needs.

To learn more about their programs and inclusion services, visit wssra.net.

Sensory Garden Playground

Address: 2751 International Dr, Lisle
Description: Sensory-integrated playground equipment and amenities along with gardening areas.

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Owen’s Playground for Kids of All Abilities

Address: 435 Jefferson Ave, Downers Grove
Description: A universally designed play environment with double-wide ramps, a Cruiser™ Wheelchair Accessible Rocker, sensory panels, and safety surfacing that accommodates wheelchairs and other mobility devices

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The Sandlot Universal Playground

Address: 1301 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook
Description: Fully fenced, accessible surfacing, ramps from bottom to top, transfer stations throughout, specialized seating and handholds, slanted/graduated climbing elements, dual track ride, saucer swing, roller slides and molded slides, musical elements.

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Discovery Playground

Address: 1825 Short St, Lisle
Description: Fully fenced, accessible surfacing, ramps from bottom to top, transfer stations throughout, specialized seating and handholds, slanted/graduated climbing elements, high back swings, saucer swings, stainless steel and molded slides, musical elements.

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Naperville Riverwalk Jaycee Playground

Address: 798 Jackson Ave, Naperville
Description: ADA-accessible playground including braille and sign language panels, climbers, wiggle ladder, centipede climber, slides, swings and more.

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Northside Park

Address: 1300 N West St, Wheaton
Description: Playground features a zip line, modern slides, swings, and climbing apparatuses set over a safe, soft turf surface.

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The Playground for Everyone

Address: 385 E. Van Buren St., Elmhurst
Description: The playground features sensory-rich structures and inclusive equipment such as specialized swings, ground-level play panels, sliding components, spinning structures, and accessible surfacing.

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Lester Community Playgrounds

Address: 236 Indianapolis Avenue, Downers Grove
Description: Lester’s east side playground features ramped access, a communication board, and synthetic turf. Lester’s west side playground features an inclusive spinner, two inclusive swing seats, and a communication board.

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Darien Community Park Possibilities Playground
Address: 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien
Description: The playground is fully enclosed by a fence and is ADA accessible featuring rubber surfacing, wide pathways, adaptive equipment, musical elements, a sand area, and picnic tables.

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Harvester Park
Address: 15W400 Harvester Dr, Burr Ridge
Description: A route 66 themed playground with flat paved walking paths, accessible modern restrooms, and a mix of rubberized and sand playground surfaces.

Classic Cinemas Wednesday Morning Movie Series

All Classic Cinemas locations will have sensory-friendly screenings on Wednesday mornings. With the lights turned up and sound turned down, you can talk and move around, which can be helpful for young families or guests with special needs.

See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax).  Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM.

Sloomoo Institute

“Joy through sensory play! Explore handmade slimes and textures that never end. Walk on slime. Slingshot slime. Dance in dayglow. Customize your very own slime at the world’s largest DIY bar.” The Sloomoo Institute is ADA accessible and offers occassional sensory-friendly hours (visit the link for dates).