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The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) provides dynamic recreation programs and quality services for individuals with disabilities served by the park districts of Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Westmont, and Woodridge, and the villages of Brookfield, Indian Head Park, and Western Springs, Illinois. Our page provides an opportunity for you to connect, share, and communicate with SEASPAR and fellow fans. We expect all of the interactions on our Page to be pertinent, respectful, and appropriate for a public forum. We have the right to remove content from our Page which falls into one or more of the following categories:

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🎉 It’s a brand-new year, and we’re kicking it off by celebrating the one and only Henry Seitz — our January SEASPAR Spot...
01/17/2026

🎉 It’s a brand-new year, and we’re kicking it off by celebrating the one and only Henry Seitz — our January SEASPAR Spotlight! 🌟

Henry is a burst of energy and joy in every program he joins! ⚡😄 Whether he’s making younger friends feel welcome in Music and Me 🎶, busting out dance moves at Pin Pals 💃🎳, or dodging tags in a super competitive game of tag (he’s never caught, of course!) 🏃‍♂️💨 — Henry makes every moment unforgettable.

He’s got a goofy streak 🤪, a heart full of cheer 🎉, and a celebration dance always ready to go! 🕺 Henry is also known for being the best cheerleader — always hyping up his friends after a strike or a spare 👏🎳, especially when towering friends like Nick walk in the room. 🧍‍♂️❤️

Henry, you light up our programs with humor, kindness, and your one-of-a-kind personality. 💙 We’re so lucky to have you in the SEASPAR family!

Keep dancing, joking, and spreading that Henry magic wherever you go! ✨

Did you already buy your ticket to pie a SEASPAR staff member in the face… 🥧😈Oops — we meant to say, did you already get...
01/15/2026

Did you already buy your ticket to pie a SEASPAR staff member in the face… 🥧😈
Oops — we meant to say, did you already get your ticket to our Pies & Pasta Aktion Club Fundraiser?

Because while the pasta is delicious 🍝 and the fundraiser supports an amazing cause ❤️, let’s be honest… the pie-in-the-face moment is the real behind-the-scenes star of the night.

🎟️ Tomorrow is the LAST day to purchase tickets! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mkg9359

📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:45 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
📍 Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center
4500 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove

Come for the pasta.
Stay for the pie.
Support the SEASPAR–Kiwanis Aktion Club while you’re at it. 🥧✨

SAVE THE DATE — pasta, purpose, and pies included.

🎆 End-of-Year Message & Office Closure: December 31–January 1 🎇As the year comes to a close, we extend our gratitude to ...
12/29/2025

🎆 End-of-Year Message & Office Closure: December 31–January 1 🎇

As the year comes to a close, we extend our gratitude to everyone who has shared their time, energy, and spirit with SEASPAR. 💙

The final days of the year offer a natural pause — a chance to look back with appreciation and look forward with hope. 🌠

Whether you mark this transition with reflection, celebration, or quiet moments of rest, we wish you peace and renewal as we welcome a new year together. 🌿🎉

📅 The SEASPAR office will be closed on December 31 and January 1, reopening the following day with excitement and anticipation for a milestone season: SEASPAR’s 50th anniversary! 🥳

A year of honoring our past, celebrating our present, and shaping a future filled with inclusion and possibility. 🌟

Thank you for walking this journey with us. 👣💫

12/25/2025

🎄 The Holiday Spectacular was, as always, a beautiful parade of heartfelt interpretations, piano performances, and dance. 🎶💃

Watching the faces of our friends as they sang and performed with pure joy is a moment we never forget. 🌟

For SEASPAR, this event truly captures the spirit of the season — filled with hope, connection, and the strong bond our community shares during moments like these. 💙🤝

And of course, the laughter that filled the room during the staff’s final performance was absolutely priceless 😂🎭 — reminding us that joy and togetherness are at the heart of everything we do.

Can’t wait for Christmas in July? 🎅☀️ Get a sneak peek by clicking the link to see the photos before the videos drop! 📸🎥

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCEHN1

🎁 Holiday Message & Office Closure: December 24–25 ❄️As we approach the close of the year, we pause to reflect on the ma...
12/23/2025

🎁 Holiday Message & Office Closure: December 24–25 ❄️

As we approach the close of the year, we pause to reflect on the many ways our SEASPAR community has shown kindness, resilience, and connection. 💙

This season brings different meanings to each of us, shaped by our cultures, our beliefs, and the ways we gather with those we love. 🕯️🎄🕎

No matter how you observe this time, we hope it brings you rest, warmth, and moments that remind you of what is most meaningful. 🌟

📅 Please note that the SEASPAR office will be closed on December 24 and 25. We look forward to returning after the holiday, refreshed and ready for the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of the SEASPAR family. 🤗

🎅 Holiday Office Update 🎄Please note that the SEASPAR office will be closed this Friday, the 19th, in the afternoon as o...
12/18/2025

🎅 Holiday Office Update 🎄

Please note that the SEASPAR office will be closed this Friday, the 19th, in the afternoon as our hardworking elves step away from their desks for a little holiday celebration. 🎁✨

We promise they’ll be back soon—recharged, smiling, and ready to keep spreading inclusion and joy! 💙

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope your season is filled with warmth, laughter, and good cheer. ❄️🎉

🎄 Holiday Spectacular — December 17 at 6:30 p.m. 🎶✨Another year of SEASPAR stories is coming to a close, and this one fe...
12/17/2025

🎄 Holiday Spectacular — December 17 at 6:30 p.m. 🎶✨

Another year of SEASPAR stories is coming to a close, and this one feels extra special as we prepare to enter our 50th anniversary year! 🎉

Join us for a night filled with festive music, big emotions, and unforgettable performances by our talented participants. 🌟 Bring a friend and kick off the season with joy, heart, and holiday magic! ❤️❄️

📅 Wednesday, December 17
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Lemont High School Performing Arts Center
800 Porter Street, Lemont

🎟️ Free admission. All are welcome!

SEASPAR thanks event sponsors Oakwood Construction Services, Inc. and Willow Ridge Glass & Mirror for their generous support. 🙏💙

🎉 Save Your Seat for the Believe & Achieve Recognition Banquet! 🏆Join us on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., ...
12/16/2025

🎉 Save Your Seat for the Believe & Achieve Recognition Banquet! 🏆

Join us on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., for one of SEASPAR’s most meaningful nights of the year — our Believe & Achieve Recognition Banquet.

This unforgettable evening celebrates the accomplishments, growth, and spirit of our participants, along with the staff, families, partners, and supporters who make our mission come alive. 💙 It’s a night of connection, joy, and well-deserved recognition… and we want you there. 🌟

🎟️ Tickets are now available — reserve yours today!

Let’s come together to honor the stories, the milestones, and the community that reminds us that SEASPAR is where every story has a hero… and YOU are the star. ✨
This event is generously sponsored by Team Healy Barb Healy - Baird & Warner Real Estate Blue Light Rain HVAC Downers Grove Park District , Lemont Park District, Republic Bank of Chicago

🏊‍♂️✨ SEASPAR Swim Meet: A Day of Leadership, Heart, and Outstanding Performances! ✨🏊‍♀️Last Saturday, SEASPAR hosted a ...
12/13/2025

🏊‍♂️✨ SEASPAR Swim Meet: A Day of Leadership, Heart, and Outstanding Performances! ✨🏊‍♀️

Last Saturday, SEASPAR hosted a Swim Meet at that families described as exceptionally well organized — a true showcase of leadership, teamwork, and community spirit.

Even with the freezing temperatures outside, our athletes showed incredible resilience. Wrapped in towels, cheering for one another, and waiting patiently for their turn, they demonstrated the heart that defines inclusive sports. And once they hit the water, they gave everything they had.

We were proud to share the pool with our fellow agencies:
FVSRA, NWCSRA, NWSRA, and WDSRA.
Thank you for bringing your talent, sportsmanship, and energy to this memorable meet.

Here are our SEASPAR friends results that made the day shine:

🥇 1st Place — GOLD
• David Czuchra – 25 yd Breaststroke

🥈 2nd Place — SILVER
• Ryan McGuire – 400 yd Freestyle
• Nello Rotelli – 25 yd Backstroke
• Mark Ploskonka – 50 yd Freestyle
• 200 yd Freestyle Relay
Team: Mark Ploskonka, Ryan McGuire, Sean Kristufek, Chris Tegeler
• 100 yd Freestyle Relay
Team: Aidan Metzl, Logan Tink, Joseph Lyerly, Alexandra Paregis

🥉 3rd Place — BRONZE
• Aidan Metzl – 50 yd Backstroke
• Mark Ploskonka – 50 yd Butterfly
• Chris Tegeler – 100 yd Freestyle

Congratulations to all our swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and families who made the day unforgettable.

This meet wasn’t just a competition — it was a celebration of determination, camaraderie, and the power of inclusive recreation.

🍻 Sips for SEASPAR – December 10 Reminder! 🎉Join us on Tuesday, December 10 from 3–10 p.m. at Alter Brewing Co. in Downe...
12/10/2025

🍻 Sips for SEASPAR – December 10 Reminder! 🎉

Join us on Tuesday, December 10 from 3–10 p.m. at Alter Brewing Co. in Downers Grove as we raise a glass, lift our spirits, and celebrate a year filled with inclusion, growth, and unforgettable SEASPAR moments. 💙✨

Sips for SEASPAR is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance to come together, toast the year that’s almost gone 🥂, and cheer for all the incredible people who make our community shine. 🌟

Every sip supports programs that empower our participants 💪, and every moment shared brings us closer as a SEASPAR family.

We can’t wait to see you there and close out the year with gratitude, connection, and a happy cheer for all that’s ahead. 🎶🎁

🎉 This December, we’re not just opening registration…✨ We’re kicking off SEASPAR’s 50-Year Celebration! 🎈Since 1976, SEA...
12/08/2025

🎉 This December, we’re not just opening registration…
✨ We’re kicking off SEASPAR’s 50-Year Celebration! 🎈

Since 1976, SEASPAR has been rocking inclusion, building community, and creating moments that never go out of style. 🌟 From the totally rad ’80s 🎸 to the all that and a bag of chips ’90s 🎧, every decade has shaped who we are—and who we continue to become.

And now?
We’re stepping into our golden anniversary year with a season that’s ready to shine. 🌟💛

🗓️ Beginning December 8, you can register for winter/spring programs that bring connection, creativity, and movement to life—while we celebrate 50 years of stories, milestones, and stars like YOU.

So dust off your vintage vibes 🕺, tune up your Walkman spirit 🎶, and get ready...
SEASPAR 50 is about to be iconic. 🔥

🏈 Spartan Strong from Regionals to State! 💪💙Our incredible SEASPAR Spartans Flag Football teams brought the energy this ...
12/06/2025

🏈 Spartan Strong from Regionals to State! 💪💙

Our incredible SEASPAR Spartans Flag Football teams brought the energy this season! 🔥

At the Regional Tournament:
🔹 Spartans Blue finished strong in 3rd place
🔹 Spartans White earned a spot at the Special Olympics Illinois State Tournament—and on November 1, they powered through the competition to bring home 2nd place in their division! 🥈🎉

These teams didn’t just play the game—they played with heart ❤️, sportsmanship 🤝, and the unstoppable spirit that makes SEASPAR proud.

👏 Congrats, Spartans! Let’s hear it for the athletes who made this season unforgettable!

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