Salt Lake County Recreation

8446 South Harrison Street (340 W), Midvale UT 84047 • 801-559-1500

Who can compete in the Special Olympics?
Special Olympics was designed for individuals with intelectual disabilities to be active in sport.
Who can compete in the Paralympics?
Paralympic sport was designed for individuals with a variety of disabilities to compete at elite levels.  Currently individuals with a variety of disabilities can compete in Paralympic Sport except for individuals with hearing impairment or complete loss.
Do you have groups for children with downs syndrome?
We provide sport and recreational opportunities based on the individuals ability to participate in an activity.  Instead of seperating individuals by specific disabilities they participate with a variety of individuals with similar abilities.