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Jackson County Parks + Rec

June, 2020

Dear Special Population Services Family and Friends,

Jackson County has reopened to the public in a limited capacity. In an effort to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, our program participation will be limited. Anyone wishing to contact Special Population Services is  encouraged to do so by phone or email.

If you have question, please feel free to contact: Terri Jones McMillan, 816-503-4853, tmcmillan@jacksongov.org


The mission of Jackson County Parks + Rec’s Special Population Services is to provide professional, multi-recreational services enabling the developmentally disabled of Jackson County to achieve independence, self-fulfillment and physical fitness through athletic and social events.

Therapeutic Recreational Programming

Sports Programs provide participants with opportunities to develop physical fitness skills, good sportsmanship and team camaraderie. They also encourage friendships with families, members of other leagues and people within the community. Various sports leagues are offered year-round for interested persons eight years of age and older. All disabilities are encouraged to participate. Individual and team competitive opportunities are available. Athletes can demonstrate skills and abilities in local, regional, state and international competitions. Their programs offers training on a competitive level in a variety of event areas.

Outreach offers diverse therapeutic programming opportunities for individuals of Jackson County with intellectual and physical disabilities including Dances, On the Town Club and Specialized Classes (arts and crafts, gardening, scrapbooking)

Sports Programs

  • Aquatics
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Boccia/Bocce
  • Bowling
  • Equestrian
  • Flag Football
  • Floor Hockey
  • Horseshoes
  • Powerlifting
  • Skiing-Alpine/Cross Country
  • Snowshoeing
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Walking
  • Weight Training
  • Wheelchair Slalom

Jackson Cnty Parks + Rec Basketball/Special Populations

Thursday, January 9, 2020
6:30 pm8:00 pm
Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO 64108

SPS basketball training sessions are available for all level of players. Athletes will be assigned teams by their ability. Individuals will have the great opportunity to grow athletically and socially. All practices will be held at Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri. (Located on the corner of The Paseo and East 17th Terrace). // Each athlete is responsible for bringing to practice: black shorts, white t-shirt, a water bottle, a towel, tennis or basketball shoes and a tote bag or backpack.

Team Practices:
6:30pm: The Dreamers, Power Punch Bunch, PPB Eagles and Skills
7:15pm The Shockers, and Blue Bombers

****Athletes signing up after December 5th, athlete will need to call Ongie Douglas, the contact person to make arrangements. She can be reached at 816-918-7691 or odouglas@jacksongov.org.

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