Americans With Disabilities Act and Disability Services

164 - Recreation for People With Disabilities

The City of Santa Monica's Community Programs Division offers social and sports programs for people with disabilities who live or work in the city. People with disabilities are welcome in all Community Programs classes and activities, not just those designated for people with disabilities. Westside Special Olympics is a year round program providing athletic opportunities for individuals aged 8 and older with developmental disabilities. Participation opportunities include, but are not limited to, tennis, bowling, aquatics, basketball, volleyball, golf, bocce and gymnastics. These activities are offered free of charge.

Social programs include the Explorers Club which brings together people with and without disabilities for excursions to a variety of locations and events. Social Club is held weekly and a dance program is held each month. The fee and location depend on the scheduled activity.

For more information on these programs, or to request disability-related accommodations for a Community Programs class or event, please call Memorial Park at (310) 458-2201, ext. 2020 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and on alternate Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. TTY users may call 576-4754.