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AccessABLE Recreation offers meaningful experiences for children and adults with diverse cognitive abilities to participate in their community.

The AccessABLE Recreation program began in 1975 with support from the ARC of South Eastern Minnesota and parents of children and adult children who had special needs who were living in the Rochester Community. The Parks & Recreation Department hired the first Director of Handicap Services, who organized activities for youth and adults, which included arts and crafts, summer day camps and swimming. 

Over the past 46 years, with enthusiasm from our participants, their families and community partners, AccessABLE Rec. has offered exciting and enriching activities to more than 1700 people annually.

Registration is held during specific date ranges, which are posted online and for which you will be notified if you are signed up for e-notifications. Classes have size limits, and once the limit is reached, you will be added to a waiting list. Registration will close automatically once the registration period has ended. If you missed registration, please call (507) 328-2539 to check availability for activities. 

1. View current activities.
2. Log in to your existing account, or create a new one.
3. Select items to put in your shopping cart.
4. Check Out / Make Payment.

If you would like to learn more about AccessABLE Rec and what we offer, please contact Sue Miller.

Recreation activities include bowling, dances, holiday events/celebrations, game & craft nights, gym/health/fitness programs, music classes, Miracle League (softball/t-ball), swim lessons (and other aquatic activities), plus more. Programs are offered for ages 4 and up!