Therapeutic Recreation
About
Therapeutic Recreation sponsors recreational activities that are modified to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. We enhance an individual’s physical, social, and lifetime recreational interests in a broad spectrum of leisure experiences. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, including the non-disabled.
Contact
Mary Beth Moore, CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
614-645-5648
Franklin Park Adventure Center
1755 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203
The Adventure Center is the primary home for our Therapeutic Recreation Program and has a fitness room, meeting space and multipurpose space for sports and events. Explore more about the Adventure Center.
Programs
Columbus Recreation and Parks offers a variety of athletics, activities, camps and classes that meets the needs of individuals with disabilities. Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists will also work with participants on accommodations necessary to join in classes at our Community Centers through the use of the “Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Accommodation Request.”
Upcoming Events
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Columbus Symphony Community Concert
Columbus Symphony Community Concert
We’re thrilled to announce that we are partnering for the second year with the Columbus Symphony for the Columbus Symphony Community Concerts! The Community Concert series is a week of […]
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Rise Up CBUS!
Rise Up CBUS!
Join us for Rise Up CBUS! a new program of the Department of Neighborhood and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department that supports and promotes Opportunity Rising, Mayor Andrew J. […]
Italian Village Park Improvements Open House
Italian Village Park Improvements Open House
Have you heard? Italian Village Park will undergo a major overhaul in the next few years. The design process will determine which components of the park will be altered, removed, […]
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Rhythm on the River: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Rhythm on the River: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce the return of Rhythm on the River to Bicentennial Park for a free six-part concert and performing arts series starting this […]
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Rise Up CBUS!
Rise Up CBUS!
Join us for Rise Up CBUS! a new program of the Department of Neighborhood and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department that supports and promotes Opportunity Rising, Mayor Andrew J. […]
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Rhythm on the River: An Evening of Dance with BalletMet
Rhythm on the River: An Evening of Dance with BalletMet
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce the return of Rhythm on the River to Bicentennial Park for a free six-part concert and performing arts series starting this […]
Adaptive Sports Club
Our Adaptive Sports Club assists athletes with disabilities in their pursuit of competing at the “next level” in a variety of sports for people with disabilities.
ExploreAdditional Resources
Inclusion
Support
Inclusion means individuals with and without disabilities participate in recreational activities together. We can adapt any of our programming to meet the needs of the individual, including translation services.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Moore.
Transition
Programs
Working with Physical and Occupational Therapists, we assist in the rehabilitation of patients. With a calm environment and friendly staff, our workout plan can help patients transition back to everyday life.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Moore.
Quest After
School Program
The Quest After School Program provides a safe after school environment for middle and high school students with disabilities. Activities include homework help, physical and cognitive activities, cooking demonstrations.
Adaptive Physical
Education (APE)
Partnering with local area schools, students travel to the Franklin Park Adventure Center for physical and cognitive activities.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Moore.
Spinal Cord
Wellness Program
Our Spinal Cord Wellness Program is a social and wellness program for both the person with disabilities and their support network. Participants experience group outings, speakers, education on quality of life and a personalized fitness program.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Moore.