Parks & Recreation

Volunteer at Programs for Children & Adults with Disabilities

After School & Seasonal Camp Programs for Children with Disabilities

The The Disability Services Division offers summer camps and after-school programs for children and adults ages 6 to 22 with disabilities. The programs are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

If you are interested in volunteering with our park staff, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

Sports Development Programs for Children with Disabilities
The Leisure Access Division offers a variety of programs where volunteers can really make a difference. 

If interested in volunteering with the park staff in any of the programs listed below, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

• Wheelchair Tennis - "Big 5" Tennis Center
  Saturdays  9 a.m. - 11a.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for children 9 years of age and older with physical disabilities; focuses on tennis instruction for the children.
• Goalball - NFL/YET Center at Gwen Cherry Park
  Saturdays  2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-234-1673
  Description: This program is designed for individuals 14 years of age and older with visual impairments. This event is for the purpose of team practice.
• Sports Programs for Children with Autism
  Contact: Arlene Bouza-Jou, 305-222-2128
• Description: This program is designed for children with autism 6 years of age and older. This event focuses on rotating Sports Programs for children with Autism. Sports include tennis, basketball, soccer, fencing, and others.  $35 for 8 classes.

Programs for Adults
The Leisure Access Division offers a variety of programs where volunteers can really make a difference. 

If interested in volunteering with the park staff in any of the programs listed below, please call the contact person to sign up for the program of choice:

• Wheelchair Basketball Team - Miami Springs Rec. Ctr.
  Time: TBA Contact: Jody Cox, 305-234-1673
• Description: This is a competitive team environment for adults with physical disabilities.  The season starts in August and ends in February.
• Wheelchair Tennis - Big 5 Tennis Club
  Saturdays  9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Contact: Jody Cox, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for adults with physical disabilities focusing on tennis instruction for the adult.

• Fitness Swim
  Contact:  Belinda Phillips, 305-752-4966
  Description: This program is designed for ages 14 and up with physical or visual disabilities focusing on learning to swim for health and fitness.

Activities at A.D. Barnes Park/Leisure Access Center

The Leisure Access Center at A.D. Barnes Park  hosts a variety of activities targeting adults with disabilities. 

If you are interested in volunteering with our park staff in any of these activities, please contact Gisel Prado at 305-665-5319.