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WELCOME TO GATEWAY SRA Providing quality community special recreation programs since 1989, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through inclusive, engaging, and meaningful recreational experiences that promote choice, growth, connection, and fun! APPLY TODAY! Are you looking for a job that’s fun, meaningful, and makes a difference? Gateway SRA is hiring Recreation Leaders, Recreation Aides, Athletic Coaches, Camp Counselors, and Volunteers to help create inclusive and engaging programs for individuals with disabilities. Campers take part in games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and themed events—all supported by caring staff who focus on each camper’s unique abilities. It's a summer full of laughter, growth, and unforgettable experiences! SUMMER CAMP Join Gator Athletics and become part of a team that champions inclusion and sportsmanship! We proudly participate in Special Olympics Illinois, offering athletes of all abilities the chance to compete, grow, and have fun together. Whether you're looking to stay active, build friendships, or challenge yourself, there's a place for you here! ATHLETICS Offers a fun, inclusive space where individuals of all abilities can connect, stay active, and explore their interests. From arts and crafts to group games, themed socials, and fitness activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while building friendships, confidence, and healthy habits! Fitness, Social Clubs, Hobbies and Events

Dedication, Respect, Support, FUN!

Gateway SRA promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in meaningful activities that maximize their health, well-being, and quality of life. Therapeutic Recreation is a critical central component of a healthy lifestyle. This philosophy is carried out through all our recreation services for people with disabilities.

It is our Mission to expand people’s lives through therapeutic recreation activities to
Reach, Grow and Achieve.


Holiday Magic at Gateway SRA

The holiday season reminds us how powerful a connection can be — a shared laugh, a new skill learned, or the confidence to try something new. At Gateway SRA, that magic happens every day because of supporters like you.

This year you can help more participants build confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging. Your gift makes a real difference:

  • $35 provides a Gateway Gators uniform
  • $100 supports specialized staff training
  • $250 helps purchase adaptive equipment for unified sports

Together, we can create more moments of growth, joy, and community.

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Thank you for helping the magic continue.


ELEVATE – a Gateway SRA Day Support Service program provides a structured, 5 day a week, 5 hours per day, opportunity for individuals with disabilities to transition from high school/transition center to adult life in their community. This program will utilize real life recreation experiences and provide opportunities to transfer these skills successfully throughout the rest of their lives.

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🍂💚 It’s Been a Busy Fall at Gateway SRA! 💛🍂We may have been a little quiet on social, but we’ve been anything but quiet in our programs! This fall was packed with Gators athletics, special events, new program experiences, and so many incredible participant moments — and we’re excited to finally share what we’ve been up to. 💚💛Here are just a few highlights from the fall season:🏐 Gators Athletics: Volleyball, Unified Bags, Bowling, and Swim Team had an awesome season full of teamwork and great energy.🎉 Special Events: Boo at the Zoo, Monster Mash, our Chicago Bears Watch Party, and Friendsgiving made for an unforgettable fall!🌟 Programs & Activities: Cooking Around the World, sensory room fun, small animal time, and our collaboration with Therapeutic Horsemanship brought a lot of smiles, learning, and new experiences.🏔️Elevate - Every week, our Elevate participants dive into new adventures, jam out with music sessions, whip up incredible lunches, break a sweat with bi-weekly workouts, and volunteer their hearts out. This crew brings the energy, creativity, and community spirit everywhere they go! 💚💛Here’s to the unstoppable Elevate team — always rising, always shining!And now the fun continues…📘 Our Winter–Spring 2026 Recreation Guide is officially available!It’s full of new programs, returning favorites, Gators athletics, special events, and exciting opportunities for participants of all ages ➡️ gatewaysra.com/program-guide/We’re excited to get back to posting more regularly and sharing all the great things happening at Gateway SRA. Stay tuned — we can’t wait for another amazing season ahead! 💚💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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December 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details
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Gateway Special Recreation Association

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🐊🧡🌄 Our time in the beautiful smokey mountains has come to an end. As we say goodbye to the breath taking views, we reminisce on the drive back home about adventures at Dollywood, taking a Pink Jeep tour through the hollers and hills, watching the swashbuckling pirate show and cultivating lasting friendships. We love our summer vacations...where should we go next year? 🐊🧡🌄 ... See MoreSee Less

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Gateway Special Recreation Association

15W431 E 59th Street
Burr Ridge IL 60527

Phone 630.325.3857

E-mail info@gatewaysra.com

Upcoming Events:

December 11, 2025
  • December 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
    Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details

January 8, 2026
  • January 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
    Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details

February 12, 2026
  • February 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gateway SRA Board of Director Meeting
    Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA See more details


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