Therapeutic Recreation

About Us


Frederick County Parks and Recreation offers Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs designed to meet the needs of individuals with various disabilities and health conditions and emphasize participants’ unique abilities. Programs utilize trained staff, adapted spaces and equipment, and a high staff/participant ratio to provide a positive experience for participants.
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Our Goal


The goal of the TR programs is to enhance health and well-being, sense of self and community, and overall quality of life by facilitating the development of leisure and recreation skills, fostering independence, and promoting socialization.

What We Offer



Programs
The TR staff are dedicated to providing enjoyable, original, inclusive, and accessible recreational experiences for the participants. Our programs include various sports, arts, social clubs, fitness, and more.

Services
Reasonable accommodations are also offered to individuals who need additional support to encourage and enable them to fully participate in our general recreation programs of their choice. Reasonable accommodations are based on each individual’s abilities and needs.

Finding the Best Fit


Are you interested in enrolling in a TR program, but you’re not sure which would be the best fit? Let us help!

Fill out this TR Program Interest Form, and return in to us via email, mail, or in person. After we receive your interest form, we will get back to you with a list of programs that would be the best matches for you!

Stay in the Loop


Sign up to stay in the loop on therapeutic recreation programs and opportunities.

Contact Us

  1. Rachel Warner, Recreation Specialist


    rwarner@frederickcountymd.gov

    Ph: 301-600-2199

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