The City of Glendale Parks & Recreation Adaptive Recreation program offers specially designed activities for individuals with physical, mental, emotional or social disabilities. Activities include bowling, swimming, dances, field trips & more. The general minimum age for participating is 8 years old. The City of Glendale also supports Special Olympics Softball & Challenger Little League with the City of Peoria.

For additional details on the Adaptive Recreation Program, please call Katherine at 623-930-4333.

*With the goal of enhancing programs for citizens with disabilities, the City of Glendale partners with the City of Peoria in the Glendale/Peoria Special Recreation Alliance program, which offers cooperative programs between the two cities.

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Adaptive Sports

Special Olympics Softball*
Saturdays beginning February 6 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Clarence B. Hayes Memorial Park, 9845 N.75th Dr./ Wednesdays beginning Mar. 3 for 8 weeks. • 6–7:30 p.m. at Ira Murphy Park, 7230 W. Cheryl Dr. • Ages 21+ (Players under 21 years old with prior softball experience may be considered.) Be a part of the fun and exciting Special Olympics program! Sign up at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson. $25 Sports Participation Fee. A completed medical release must be submitted. Questions? Call 623-773-7436.

Challenger Little League*
Saturday, February 6–April 24 • 8:30–10:30 a.m. • Ages 7-21
Dust off that glove and join us for practices and games! This league features two divisions – Instructional or Competitive. Games are held at Clarence B. Hayes Memorial Park, 9845 N.75th Drive. This program is in cooperation with the cities of Glendale and Peoria and Rio Vista Little League. SIGN UP BY JAN. 29 at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson. Volunteer coaches and “buddies” are needed. Call Paula at 623-773-7923 for details. $25 per person (includes ball cap and team shirt.)

Spring Bowling Bonanza
Saturdays, March 6–April 24 • 9–11 a.m. • Ages 8+
Meet your friends on Saturdays for bowling fun! Ball and shoe rental included. Glenfair Lanes, 6110 N. 59th Ave. Glendale Resident: $18 • Non-resident: $21. To sign up CLICK HERE to go to the online registration page. Code # 452011-11

Adaptive Activities

Theatre Kidz
Thursdays, January 14–March 25 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Ages 8-22
If you enjoy singing, dancing and acting, then this is for you! Learn the basics of musical theatre, while developing motor and social skills. Questions? Call 623-930-4333. Glendale Adult Center Stage, 5970 W. Brown St. Glendale resident, $20 • Non-resident, $24. To sign up CLICK HERE to go to the online registration page. Code #461112-11

Meet and Greet Night
Wednesday, March 10 • 7-8 p.m.
FREE! Come and learn about all the activities that the cities of Peoria and Glendale have to offer in Adaptive Recreation! Light refreshments will be served. Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St.

Bingo Extravagazna Night
Friday, March 26 • 7-9 p.m. • Ages 10+
Get the family and head to the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St. for an evening of fun and prizes.$5 per family. Each family member will receive two bingo cards. For more information, call 623-773-7436

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Adaptive Recreation Advisory Committee
This committee's vision is to expand the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department programs to include more opportunities for children and young adults of ALL abilities. For more information on the committee, call David at 623-930-4334.