River Valley Special Recreation Association

River Valley Special Recreation Association River Valley Special Rec creates inclusive opportunities for people with special needs to have fun and find fulfillment. The R.V.S.R.A.

is an association formed by member agencies to provide community-based Therapeutic Recreation to individuals with disabilities or special needs. Member agencies provide the primary source of operational revenue through a property tax levy available to the Park Districts who have entered into a cooperative agreement. Our member districts are: Bourbonnais Township Park District, Kankakee Valley Par

k District and Limestone Park District. The SRA views itself as a completion of the commitment of each associating Park District's responsibility to serve all its citizens including individuals with special needs. Office Hours M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm

☀️ Summer Registration is Almost Here! ☀️Get ready for an exciting season of programs with River Valley Special Rec! 💙🗓️...
04/21/2026

☀️ Summer Registration is Almost Here! ☀️

Get ready for an exciting season of programs with River Valley Special Rec! 💙

🗓️ In-district registration begins Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM

📌 How to register:
You can register online, in our office, or by mailing in your completed summer registration form.

🌐 Visit us at: rivervalleysra.com

Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot for summer fun! 🎉

A special thank you to the Vintage Purse Museum for hosting our Club Tuesday participants! Our group had a wonderful tim...
04/20/2026

A special thank you to the Vintage Purse Museum for hosting our Club Tuesday participants!

Our group had a wonderful time exploring the collections and learning from our fantastic tour guides, Brandon and Kimberly.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Vintage Purse Museum yet, we highly recommend it — it’s a local hidden gem you won’t want to miss! ✨

We are now accepting scholarship applications for our summer programs! ☀️Eligible participants may receive up to $300 pe...
04/17/2026

We are now accepting scholarship applications for our summer programs! ☀️

Eligible participants may receive up to $300 per year in financial assistance to help make programs more accessible.

Scholarships are available to in-district residents only, including those living within the boundaries of Bourbonnais, Kankakee, and Limestone Park Districts.

Scholarship applications are available on our website or can be picked up at our office.

🌐 rivervalleysra.com
📍 Stop by our office to learn more

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please reach out—we’re happy to help! 💙

🎾 Thank You, ONU Tennis Team! 🎾A big thank you to the ONU Tennis Team for hosting our All Star Sports tennis program! 👏O...
04/16/2026

🎾 Thank You, ONU Tennis Team! 🎾

A big thank you to the ONU Tennis Team for hosting our All Star Sports tennis program! 👏

Our participants had an amazing time learning the fundamentals of tennis and getting the chance to try out the game in a fun and supportive environment. We truly appreciate your time, energy, and enthusiasm in making this experience so special for us!

☀️ Our Summer Program Guide is Here! ☀️The Summer Program Guide is now live on our website—check it out to see all the e...
04/15/2026

☀️ Our Summer Program Guide is Here! ☀️

The Summer Program Guide is now live on our website—check it out to see all the exciting programs we have planned! 🎉

🌐 rivervalleysra.com

Be on the lookout—print copies will be arriving in your mailbox soon! 📬
🗓️ Registration for in-district families begins Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM

We can’t wait for an amazing summer with all our participants and their families!

We’re excited to celebrate Nate Coffman as our April Participant of the Month! 👏🗓️ How long have you been coming to Rive...
04/14/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Nate Coffman as our April Participant of the Month! 👏

🗓️ How long have you been coming to River Valley Special Rec?
Since 1996 — what an amazing commitment to our community!

🍕 Favorite Food:
Coffee & Pizza (a perfect combo ☕🍕)

🎶 Favorite Song:
Nate loves all kinds of music — it’s impossible to pick just one!

🎉 Favorite Activities at RVSR:
Club, Bingo, Dances, and the All Star Sports Series

We’re so lucky to have Nate as part of the River Valley Special Rec family. His enthusiasm and love for programs make every activity more fun! 💙

Our participants had a wonderful time in the kitchen with Tracy as she shared her famous lasagna recipe! 🍝👩‍🍳Everyone en...
04/10/2026

Our participants had a wonderful time in the kitchen with Tracy as she shared her famous lasagna recipe! 🍝👩‍🍳

Everyone enjoyed learning new cooking skills, working together, and best of all—each participant got to take home a delicious plate of homemade lasagna to enjoy!

A special thank you to Rustic Roots Salon for helping make our recent Treat Yourself Event so memorable!Our participants...
04/09/2026

A special thank you to Rustic Roots Salon for helping make our recent Treat Yourself Event so memorable!

Our participants enjoyed being pampered with cuts, washes, and styles, along with the fun of decorating cookies 🍪🎨. It was truly a night filled with smiles, confidence, and self-care.

Our Club Tuesday crew had a blast celebrating April Fools’ Day! 🎉😄Participants kept the “tricks” coming all day long. On...
04/07/2026

Our Club Tuesday crew had a blast celebrating April Fools’ Day! 🎉😄

Participants kept the “tricks” coming all day long. One highlight? “Brownies” made out of construction paper… and pot pies that turned out to be a sweet (and very tasty!) dessert surprise!

River Valley Special Rec and Olivet are teaming up for another exciting season! Participants can sign up for one sport o...
04/06/2026

River Valley Special Rec and Olivet are teaming up for another exciting season! Participants can sign up for one sport or try them all! Each session is led by ONU coaches and student-athletes and gives participants the chance to learn skills and have fun alongside the pros. (All sessions will be held at ONU.)

Register for one or all of the following athletic programs:
XC/ Track- Tues, April 14th from 7:00- 8:00 PM
Women's Basketball- Thurs, April 16th from 7:00- 8:00 PM

This program is for children and adults ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Register Today! https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1223&campCode=RVS

Wishing all of our participants and their families a very Happy Easter! 🐣🌷Please note that our office is closed today in...
04/03/2026

Wishing all of our participants and their families a very Happy Easter! 🐣🌷

Please note that our office is closed today in observance of the holiday. All scheduled programs for today and this weekend will continue as planned.

Our office will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 9:00 AM. Thank you, and enjoy the holiday weekend!

Address

1335 E Broadway Street
Bradley, IL
60915

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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