Warren Special Recreation

What Warren Special Recreation does

Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA) is a non-profit special recreation association operated by Warren Township government in Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois. It delivers adaptive recreation programs and day services for children and adults with disabilities residing in Warren Township, operating under a mission of "inspiring people with disabilities through meaningful recreation." The organization functions as a department within the Township's broader community-services structure, alongside Senior Services, Youth & Family Services, and Parks & Recreation, and is co-located with Youth & Family Services at 100 S. Greenleaf St., Gurnee.

WSRA's service portfolio includes general special-needs recreation programming, the Adult Day program branded LEAP (Leisure Enrichment for Adult Pursuits), community programs and events, registration services, fundraising activities, and employment and volunteer opportunities. Programs are delivered in person at Township facilities and community venues; outreach is conducted through the Warren Township website, email newsletters distributed via Constant Contact, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and community events such as the WSRA Car Wash Fundraiser. A partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, routed through the co-located Youth & Family Services, extends the organization's reach into mentoring for township youth and families.

WSRA is funded primarily through Warren Township government allocations and member-district contributions, supplemented by participant program fees classified as subscription/recurring. The organization is led by Executive Director Beckie Korzyniewski and Superintendent Amber Bodame, supported by three Recreation Managers (Jessica Fultz, Caitlin Dassow, Carter Bruntjen), implying a five-person core staff. There is no disclosed technology platform, no AI or machine-learning capabilities, no independent revenue disclosure, and no private ownership or venture funding — WSRA is a publicly funded unit of local government rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Warren Special Recreation

Legal name

Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA)

Website

https://warrentownship.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Warren Special Recreation Association is a Warren Township (Gurnee, IL) government unit providing adaptive recreation programs, the Adult Day (LEAP) program, and community events for children and adults with disabilities residing in the Township.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Recreation and Disability Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Adaptive recreation programs
• Special needs recreation
• Adult day services
• Therapeutic recreation
• Disability community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recreation Program Fees: WSRA generates revenue through registration and program fees charged to participants for its recreation programs and events, including Adult Day (LEAP) services, special needs recreation programming, and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA) provides adaptive recreation programs, therapeutic activities, social events, and Adult Day (LEAP - Leisure Enrichment for Adult Pursuits) services for children and adults with disabilities within Warren Township and surrounding communities. Programs are delivered through direct registration with the WSRA office and are supported by community fundraisers and volunteer engagement.

Product overview

Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA) is a recreation program for people with disabilities under Warren Township, offering a unified portfolio of programs and services including special needs recreation, Adult Day (LEAP), Programs & Events, Fundraisers, and Employment/Volunteer opportunities. WSRA is part of the Warren Township government's suite of community services and is run in partnership with member school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Program (LEAP) Leisure Enrichment for Adult Pursuits (LEAP) — daytime recreation and enrichment activities for adults with disabilities in Warren Township.
• WSRA Programs & Events Recreation programs and special events for individuals with disabilities, including social activities, sports, and community outings.
• WSRA Registration Enrollment and registration services for WSRA recreation programs and activities, handled directly through the WSRA office by phone or in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspiring people with disabilities through meaningful recreation — as stated in WSRA's mission

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarren Township Youth & Family Services, which shares facilities with WSRA at the Greenleaf location, partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago to establish site-based mentoring programs. This partnership supports youth and families within the broader Township community served by WSRA's recreation programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Marklund (formerly Marklund Day School): Illinois nonprofit providing residential, day, and therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable adult day and community engagement mission, though operates residential and clinical facilities at larger scale.
• Easter Seals (Chicago-area affiliates): Nationally scaled nonprofit providing disability services including recreation, adult day, and vocational programs. Broader portfolio than WSRA but overlapping on disability-focused recreation and adult day services.

Direct peers

• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA): Illinois SRA delivering adaptive recreation programs, inclusion support, and special events for people with disabilities across member park districts. Operates under the same Illinois SRA cooperative structure as WSRA.
• Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA): Illinois SRA serving south suburban communities with adaptive recreation, inclusion services, and community-based programming for people with disabilities. Mirrors WSRA's operating structure and service breadth.
• Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA): Illinois SRA serving north shore Chicago suburbs with adaptive recreation, social programs, and summer camp for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable in service mix, member-district funding model, and adult/senior day programming.
• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA): Illinois-based special recreation association providing adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities across multiple member park districts. Operates the same SRA cooperative funding model as WSRA and serves as the closest structural and service-line analog.
• River Valley Special Recreation Association: Illinois SRA providing adaptive recreation, day services, and social programming for individuals with disabilities in southwest suburban Chicago. Closely comparable in funding model and adult day / leisure enrichment offerings.
• SEASPAR (South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation): Illinois SRA offering adaptive recreation, adult day programs, and inclusion services to member communities in the Chicago south suburbs. Shares WSRA's cooperative funding model, adult day (LEAP-style) programming, and disability-focused recreation mission.

Regional players

• Special Recreation Services of Joliet (Blazer-Youth, Recreation & Sports / SRA Joliet area providers): Regional adaptive recreation provider serving the Joliet, Illinois area through park-district-supported programming. Comparable mission and service population, though delivered via a municipal parks department rather than a multi-district SRA cooperative.

Emerging players

• Special Olympics Illinois: Statewide nonprofit providing adaptive and para-sport training programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable adaptive sports programming, though operates as a sports federation rather than a community recreation provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/warrentownship
• Facebookfacebook.com/warrentownship
• Instagraminstagram.com/warrentownshipil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warren-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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